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She is prepared to make the sacrifices necessary and give the time to training hard.
Chiefly woman ensured the survival her people
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Tony Gill farewelled: 'He was simply a wonderful human being'
Adored Rotorua man Tony Gill has been farewelled by family and friends.
Ratepayers could save thousands under 'essential' new-look Three Waters
But the mayor hits back, saying there is no evidence of how it would be a fair deal.
Cigarettes, vapes taken in overnight ram raid
Police were notified of a burglary at a dairy on Ranolf St shortly before 3am.
The Prem Debate: The 'ridiculous' process for continued ADHD meds
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Dawn Picken's life to be celebrated with Mount service
Writer Dawn Picken lost her public battle with liver disease in December.
Thirty rangatahi from cultural capital bring Moana Junior to life
Young people relish the chance to develop acting skills.
Contracted emergency housing rules are now tougher. But are they working?
Locals speak out two months after conditions were tightened.
'Our community is suffering': Council proposes to cut millions from services
Details are revealed in the council's draft annual plan.
Rotorua councillors seek assurance no repeat of performing arts centre sound issues
Refunds totalling $22,000 were given following February's cancelled show.
Labour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seat
The Labour Party has announced its candidate after Tāmati Coffey announced his retirement.
Solemn farewell to 'charismatic, hard-working rangatira'
Hundreds turned out to pay their respects.
The real lesson being learned by tradie apprentices amid 'rife' poaching
OPINION: It concerns me these future industry leaders could think such antics are okay.
Reader opinion: Trolley outrage; praise for Sir Rod Stewart
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Opinion: Ability to evolve keeps club in good health
Dedicated volunteers work behind the scenes to further the club's legacy.
'Unfortunate but necessary step': Job losses as sawmill closes
The Toi Ohomai Waipā closure will not affect students - courses continue 'as usual'.
'In over their heads': Tips on managing debt as Rotorua borrowing soars
Some people are getting into debt to pay for the basics.
$22k refunded: Failures that led to Sir Howard Morrison Centre show cancellation revealed
The ticketed event was cancelled last-minute in February.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change
Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.
The locations bucking the property value trend
Taupō is one of just two Waikato districts to record positive property price growth.
Opinion: The key to plugging New Zealand's brain drain
OPINION: There's no quick fix to get people to stay in New Zealand.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on ‘rife’ tradie poaching
One business has lost four apprentices in about six weeks and its staff were 'groomed'.
'Wonderful' weekend expected to have 'significant' impact on economy
Rotorua was a hive of activity over the long weekend.
'ADHD doesn’t go away': Women tell of 'ridiculous' process for access to meds
One woman has spent about $2000 on appointments and medication for ADHD.
Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
Serious two-vehicle crash at Tihoi
Initial reports suggest one person has been seriously injured.
How to keep your house warm without driving your power bill up
The call is going out for curtain donations to help hundreds of households in need.
The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand
Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".
Jo Raphael: Paws for thought - why dogs are better than cats
OPINION: Dogs are as attached to us as we are to them.
Basketball: Rising star and the unclear pathway to going pro
Rotorua Boys' High School student Elijah Fonotia dreams of making it big in the NBA.