'Dreaded, soul-clenching fear': Nurse shares why she's holding out for a better offer
140 Lakes nurses walked off the job for two hours this week.
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One arrested after Rotorua charity's missing trailer found
The person is due to appear in Whakatane District Court next week.
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Singer-songwriter Nikau Grace is at a crossroads musically and culturally.
'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kids
Brutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.
Long-time Māori councillor Trevor Maxwell receives his tohu from Dame Cindy
Trevor Maxwell will break the NZ record this term as the longest serving councillor.
Dirt bikers' 'intimidating, lawless behaviour' slammed by principal, MP
Principal Colin Watkins says he's heard talk of vigilantism from fed-up locals.
Rape complainant quizzed in court over relationship with leading entertainment figure
Young woman says she was “off-my-face” drunk and could not consent to sex.
'It's about holding on to your roots': The powerful message behind band's new song
The lead singer says the different cultures and languages in Australia inspired him.
Dog suspected of mauling kiwi to death in blow for breeding programme
'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'
Chateau Tongariro seismic report to be shared with DoC
The historic hotel has been closed indefinitely.
Hākinakina Iwi Kainga: Schoolboy matches show our national game at its amateur best
Opinion: Raukura scored an early try, but the visitors were just getting started.
Happy outcome: New home found for tenant facing homelessness
'I just want to get into a new house with no more stress, anxiety or panic.'
Leading entertainment figure rape trial: ‘I just felt yuck and disgusted’
Young woman breaks down in tears giving evidence.
Deadly waters: Urgent call for new lifejacket laws after 'staggering' stats
Coastguard boss says too many volunteers have had to "pull dead bodies from the sea".
The Premium Debate: Kiwis cash in on lucrative mining jobs in Aussie
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Hearings told of 'death trap' skate parks, 'short-sighted' council cuts
Rotorua councillors have heard how proposals will impact the community.
Leading entertainment figure on trial a 'creep' and 'sex addict', jury told
A complainant says a leading entertainment figure on trial for sexual assault is a creep.
Why one group thinks Rotorua will benefit from National's big housing plans
National plans to "get the private rental market working again".
Jo Raphael: I'm proud that we’re a nation of helpers
OPINION: Hopefully, lower temperatures and heavy rain will bring relief to the country.
Letters: Story of village that went 'through the mill' a heartening read
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.
Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.
Rotorua's future: What business leaders think we should be focusing on
Results from the latest businesses survey have been revealed.
Person critically hurt after serious crash near Taupō
People travelling on SH5 should expect delays.
The Premium Debate: Mum of injured teen speaks out after street racers arrested
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National's big promise to get 'private rental market working again'
Luxon said more houses and more roads were the answer for local issues.
'Hollow words': Campaigner's battle for 'life-changing' diabetes device
“I feel we are no further forward today than we were two or three years ago."
Nikau Grace: People kept telling me I’m not Māori because I don’t look it
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A history of violence: Former Mongrel Mob member jailed for 29th time
'You have spent most of your life in prison,' Judge tells repeat offender.
Hospitality awards 2023 finalists announced
There are 20 categories from which the overall supreme winner will be chosen.
'A spanner in the works': First-home buyers brace for interest rates rise
'If you buy a house at 23 you can get through anything.'
Mark Lister: What if the US debt ceiling isn’t resolved?
Opinion: We’ve got the small matter of the US debt ceiling to resolve.
'The system has failed women': High-risk stalker freed without treatment
Board says lack of psychological treatment for 'high-risk offender' is 'highly concerning'
Rotorua youth tell elders their hopes for future
Head students from local Rotorua schools meet with elders at U3A forum