Exploitation of immigrant worker costs kebab store owner $48k
The boss told a worker he ‘did not believe in that stuff’ when queried about holiday pay.
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'Victims believed they were going to die that day': Bank hostage-taker sentenced
'What you did to me, this terrible experience, will be with me forever.'
Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Labour’s campaign slogan
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Lotto punter $500k richer but prize unclaimed
The winner shared the first-division prize with another player.
Korrey Whyman murder case: Man pleads not guilty
A man charged with murdering the Kawerau mum has appeared in the High Court.
'It’s shocking': Illness fears as pensioners scrimp on heating to save power costs
'No one should fear catching a winter illness because they can’t afford... heating'
Breakfast before beer: Changes to alcohol trading hours recommended
The previous draft included 9am to midnight trading hours for bars and clubs.
'A child on a pushbike would be breaking the law': MP hits out at speed mandate
He says National would overturn the rule if it forms the next Government.
Prison plot: Phoney cop call gets girlfriend free hotel stay
‘Fake it 'til we make it’: Plan netted hotel with room service valued at nearly $1400.
Planned power outage hits hundreds of Rotorua properties
Power is out in several suburbs until later this afternoon.
'So exciting' Reclaiming her love of dance after life-changing diagnosis
Nathalie Macfarlane and George Taurua have the romantic dance of this year's competition
'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addict
The nangs epidemic: Should cream chargers be banned for youth?
Top three reasons for WoF fails revealed: Mechanics' tips on what to watch out for
More than half of vehicles inspected over the past five years have failed at least once.
Leading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanket
It's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.
The Premium Debate: Renting out rooms a no-brainer?
Some say Bay of Plenty homeowners discovering perks of renting rooms are ‘great Kiwis’.
Man charged with Claude Takao’s murder appears in court
The 47-year-old was found dead down a bank last month.
Rotorua Museum: Millions would have to be repaid if full restoration doesn't continue
A potential plan to cover the costs has been found - but it isn't confirmed
DNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara man
Lofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.
'You had your way with her': Entertainment figure denies drugging, raping women
The defendant spends his fourth day in the dock giving evidence in his defence.
700 men in 5 years were told they have this cancer. Mark's diagnosis shocked him
"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"
'Game-changer': Meet the regional businesses using AI and TikTok to find new customers
Using AI to answer visitor questions in real time online can be a major asset.
Dancing for Hospice: Theatregoers adapt for this year's event
'Part of something magical': Dancers ready for the spotlight.
'It's the only thing I talk about': Why Tia's chasing a pageant crown
She's unique in the history of Miss Rotorua and hopes to be a role model for others.
Helicopter, Police and LANDSAR find missing Whakatāne man
Kaea Umuhuri had been missing since about 11am on Thursday.
Preserving paradise: The hidden battle at our borders
Guardians of the border: Unveiling the unsung heroes of Biosecurity New Zealand.
Power restored after Koutu Rd crash injured one person
A woman in a serious condition was taken by ambulance to Rotorua Hospital.
'We have a huge amount of fun': Dance partners looking forward to show night
Dance rehearsals for this year's show under way: “Life is fun at the moment."
Police seek missing Whakatāne man Kaea Umuhuri
Kaea was last seen in Poroporo, Whakatāne.
Fire guts family's new home near Taupō
If not for smoke alarms, 'we could easily be talking about multiple losses of life'
Sonya Bateson: Parents hunting for bargains on kids toys face tough choices
Opinion: "I do have twinges of guilt for buying from these websites."
'It was mean as': Rotorua Matariki celebration aired nationwide
This year, for the first time, women were part of the hautapu ceremony.
'Painstaking process': Council identifies projects involving man accused of forgery
The council says it has spoken to some property owners and will send letters to others.
Opinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challenges
Mātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.