Opinion: Iwi shed tears of joy and grief as kuia returns
Items of particular significance are taken to hapu to keep a connection to taonga.
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Entertainment figure trial: Indecent assault complainant told 'that's just what he does'
She gave evidence the accused tried to push her into a room.
Luke Kirkness: Thinking beyond roadworks to fix pothole crisis
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Pedestrian hit by truck in supermarket carpark
One person has been taken to hospital following the incident.
'Hugely demanding': Firefighters head to Canada to help tackle wildfires
Canada has had more than 500 wildfires this season.
'Top-tier destination': Luxury hotels get multi-million dollar makeovers
“We will be needing additional housekeeping and restaurant staff.”
'Okay with it': Wife accepted husband on trial was having casual sex with others
Wife of entertainment figure accused of sexual offences against other women gives evidence
How you can transform food waste into sustainable savings
Opinion: Expert tips on saying goodbye to food waste and hello to savings.
12 cars impounded in one night during boy racer sting
12 vehicles impounded, 15 unsafe vehicles were ordered off the road due to modifications
Fake money warning: Can you spot the difference?
Retailers are warning other businesses to watch out for counterfeit notes.
Premium Debate: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years
Subscribers have their say.
Locals invited to see eight new Kāinga Ora homes
Eight new houses have just been finished for people without a home.
Leading entertainment figure previously at centre of ‘rumours and allegations’, jury told
Second business associate takes the stand in the High Court trial.
Local Focus: Charity out to serve up kindness
Meet the volunteers who bake home-cooked treats for locals doing it tough.
'The king of the mountain has fallen': Mountain biker mourned by community
'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'
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".
The Premium Debate: Subscribers share views on family's rental struggle
Subscribers have their say.
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu turns pink to get behind Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is about reducing bullying by celebrating diversity in all its forms.
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
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.
Pedestrian hit by car outside Rotorua supermarket
The pedestrian was hurt this afternoon outside New World.
Your ultimate guide to using ChatGPT
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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
Online subscribers have their say.
Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.