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It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.
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Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative
Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.
Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies
Man's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.
'I’ve got mice coming through the walls': Man's plea for help
Graeme Hewitt says he's living among rodents in his Government-funded flat.
Chief medical officer jobs under review
Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.
Star backing: Cliff Curtis gets on board with build-to-own newcomers Bloxx
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Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Three injured in crash near Rotorua
Two people were seriously hurt in the single-vehicle crash.
'Remarkable': Trout fishing season starts strong with largest fish in more than 20 years
'This season has the potential to produce some truly magnificent trout ... '
'Essentially... allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'
Mark Lister: What 2025 could hold for the NZ dollar's fortunes
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'Emerge stronger than ever': Te Puia claims Supreme Award at Rotorua Business Awards
It was one of the earliest tourism operations to close its gates due to the pandemic.
Rotorua woman dies two weeks after attack, man charged with second murder
The woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
Manslaughter and meth: The man in the middle of two trials
The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Why a gravel road where a tourist died is under the spotlight
A coroner has released findings after a tourist drove off a gravel road and died.
Rotorua bird lover 'amazed' by kākā visitor
Rotorua bird lover spots rare kākā in her backyard.
'Emotions are still raw': Sons' surprise meeting with man who killed their father
'My appetite is not to keep him in the system,' says victim's son after guilty plea.
'Great opportunity': Mobile learning centre to help people access health records online
Easy access to health information helps whānau to make 'informed decisions'.
R&B artist JKing to tour NZ
The Australian-based artist will perform in 11 locations.
Rotorua beats average October rainfall in 24 hours
The drenching continues in the Bay of Plenty this morning.
'A life-threatening condition': Kiwi boy, 6, fighting sepsis in Brisbane
Friends are rallying round the family, who moved from Rotorua last year.
Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV head coach
McMillan said it was fantastic to be involved with a team creating its own legacy.
Pipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work site
A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
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His dream became a 'nightmare' - but he'd do it all again to house the elderly
Rory O'Rourke's work to get three new homes for the elderly has been rewarded.
School principal forged documents to claim grandparents' super after they died
Judge: 'Had you done this right, you probably would have got the inheritance anyway.'
‘State-of-the-art’: Refurbished children’s unit opens at Rotorua Hospital
Health minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.
Health Minister opens new Rotorua Hospital children's unit
Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith