'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears
Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.
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Young motorcyclist dies after incident in Taupō
St John confirmed it responded to the scene.
'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'
The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.
'Trailblazer': Netball 'matriarch' Taini Jamison to be farewelled in Rotorua
'She had a strong desire to give back to the game and she did that for her entire life.'
Joy, fear and long hours: Why the people in this job are some of the hardest workers
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Rotorua MyLotto player wins $21K in live draw
One lucky Rotorua MyLotto player was among 11 winners on Saturday night.
'Worst nightmare': Father fuelled by grief running four marathons in four weeks
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Legendary former Silver Ferns coach Taini Jamison dies
The most successful coach in Silver Ferns history passed away at the age of 97.
'Like a shark attack': Dog mauls child 'with intent to kill'
The victim's traumatised family is now fighting for justice.
Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crash
Police have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.
'Frenzied' attack: Dog breaks into cattery, kills three cats
'It was a horrible way to die for the cats.'
Future of former central Top 10 holiday park revealed
The Rotorua Top 10 Holiday Park closed early last year.
Former prison guard sentenced for role in cartel-linked cocaine smuggling ring
Allison Dos Santos was a prison officer at the time of the offending.
Why the Government is spending $57 million on forestry industry growth
Opportunities for Rotorua forestry sector with new funding announcement.
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Swim Rotorua team get strong results at national champs
Swim Rotorua had a team of seven swimmers representing the club at the championships.
'I was never going to give up': Swimmer, 45, conquers Cook Strait dream
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Local Focus: Rotorua BMX racer chases Olympic dream
Rotorua rider Megan Williams takes it up a gear ahead of Paris 2024.
'Heartbreaking': Fears service will close if council cuts funding
The council's funding for CAB is proposed to be cut in the draft Annual Plan.
Man's fight for new home has glimmer of hope
'Our staff are doing everything they can to support him at this time'.
Comrades conquer pa to avenge sisters’ deaths
Torekāhe speedily raised an armed force of 170 men.
Opinion: Anzac Day time to reflect
Comrades in arms were on parade in towns and cities all over Australia and New Zealand.
Maketu climate plan wins award
Experience helps village prepare a strategy to combat climate change.
Opinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequences
Opinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.
Opinion: Civic leadership isn't about popularity, it's about relationships
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Why a 'burnt-out' new teacher who quit after three terms may try again in Australia
More than 27,000 teacher practising certificates have expired and not renewed since 2018.
Livestock injured after truck rolls in Waikato
The truck was on its side and police were on scene.
‘Let us have peace’: Last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion appeals for end to wars
Sir 'Bom' Gillies wraps up Anzac Day by gifting a battle memorial flag to Treaty Grounds.
The BoP town being hit hard by nationwide GP shortage
Locals are losing patience with the delays they face for treatment.
Doubled parking fees, more paid parks and pricier pool admission proposed
The draft Annual Plan proposes a number of fees increases in the city.
'They are in our hearts': Sacrifices past and present honoured in Rotorua
'They are in our hearts. They may have passed but we still feel them.'
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