Leading entertainment figure previously at centre of ‘rumours and allegations’, jury told
Second business associate takes the stand in the High Court trial.
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Leading entertainment figure trial: Business relations sour after assault allegation, court told
The High Court trial is continuing in Rotorua.
Medsafe suspends Pharmacy 44's operating licences
Medsafe says an audit found a "significant number of non-compliance issues".
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Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu turns pink to get behind Pink Shirt Day
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Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for region
The watch is in place until Tuesday morning.
'Where does it stop?': Councillors debate request to consult on previous council decision
A notice of motion was filed ahead of this week's council meeting.
Entries open for 2023 Rotorua Business Awards
With entries now open, people can nominate the businesses they 'admire and love'
Whakatane turnoff: 30-minute delays expected during roundabout build
Waka Kotahi will be monitoring delays and queues.
Revealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about it
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Pedestrian hit by car outside Rotorua supermarket
The pedestrian was hurt this afternoon outside New World.
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'Huge help': Pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription fee
The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the government $619m.
Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.
64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.
Social services provider's income more than doubles to $5m
Most of the trust’s income came from government contracts.
The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
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Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.
Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
Polic want to hear from anyone with information on Thursday's incident in Whakatāne.
'I hate it': Four motels in five months is family of seven's rental crisis reality
Tradie living in van with his two dogs says 'brutal' rental market is hard for pet owners.
Tears as Crown witness tells court of sexual assault by leading entertainment figure
A jury hears from the first woman to complain to the police about the man.
Rotorua sets target to halve inner-city violent crime
Top cop claims many motel emergency housing residents have moved to hostels, backpackers.
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‘Dream project come true’: Rotorua’s Mark Noble completes eco-friendly mural
Mark Noble worked with a team of youths over six weeks to paint an eco-friendly mural.
'Don’t be mean': Teens tackle the 'snarky and snooty' as they speak up on bullying
Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.
'Never been so busy': Waka Kotahi receives 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Potholes after last week’s rain gave a Rotorua wheel repairman a record week.
'MeToo fest': Defence claim as entertainment figure's rape trial begins
A High Court trial for a man facing serious sexual assault and drugs charges has started.
'Chuffed': Rotorua kaumātua elated as Te Matatini funding boosted to $34m
Local families and tourism, business and health sector representatives give mixed reviews.
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Injury mystery: Police secure address after critically hurt man found in park
The man was found in the early hours of this morning.
Business ram-raided in South Waikato
Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.
'You get to make a difference': Police leader nabs award for search and rescue efforts
Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.