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Opinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cake
OPINION: It was the quality of their material and performance that caught my eye and ear.
Kai whakapaepae heals hurt from careless words
The warrior’s spear can be evaded, but not the thrust of words.
New programme nurtures tech future for rangatahi
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Free course offers exciting pathway to creative jobs.
'Part of something special': Job opportunitys at new spa
Job opportunities are now open for a large number of roles.
Collection for flood victims at special kapa haka performance
Te Matatini teams to take Lakeside stage.
Rotorua sees a rebound in visitors as people fly and buy in the district
Two council-controlled organisations will give updates next week on what they have seen.
Local Focus: Rotorua charities airdrop donated goods to Hawke’s Bay residents
What started with a single request for help quickly turned into something much bigger.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting list
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Taupō-Napier road set to be closed until April
Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency was hoping to have the road open earlier.
Former gang boss hands in patch, gets home D for role in drug smuggling ring
Jeffrey Gear has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug-smuggling ring.
Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
House prices continue to drop with one district leading the trend
QV House Price Index for quarter to February shows 12.6 per cent drop on last year.
'Spending dropped sharply': How the Bay's spending was affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
Worldline data showed national consumer spending in February in retail was $2.8 billion.
Infrared camera to hunt illegal burners back on Rotorua's streets this winter
The illegal burners add to air pollution known to impact on health.
Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court
A man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
‘Oh, my goodness, is it really $1 million?': Lotto player's rollercoaster ride since big win
From shock and bewilderment to excitement and relief.
Rangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populations
Summer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.
Arrest after vehicle rolls into Rotorua reserve following collision
Police were alerted to an incident on Ngongotahā Rd, near Taui St, about 7.10pm.
Opinion: Misstep by health boss was not a sacking offence
OPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.
Car hits pedestrian and power pole in Rotorua
Emergency services were called to Devon St.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Council bills Government for share of emergency housing hearing costs
Former councillor says the council should have been more prepared.
'Unattended cooking' cause of house fire that injured woman
The fire gutted a Mangakakahi home.
Volcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quake
GeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Summer of cyclones: Rotorua's wet and windy season in numbers
Rotorua received 242 per cent of its usual seasonal rainfall over three months.
Rotorua house fire: Shocked mother says daughter rushed to hospital with burns
The house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years later
The 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.
Crankworx to return to Rotorua 'bigger and better'
Hundreds of athletes and an audience of millions will have their eyes on Rotorua.
'An awesome race': Ironman New Zealand winners crowned in Taupō
Mike Phillips and Els Visser take men's and women's titles: veteran entrant in last race.
Weekend winners: Whakatāne Lotto player scores $1m
Players from Tokoroa and Tauranga also won big in Saturday’s live draw.
Public pressure makes Rotorua ‘the best city in the world’ again
The number of people in emergency housing has nearly halved in a year, figures show.
Opinion: Time for more focus on financial literacy in schools
OPINION: Kids need to be told the realities of how money works.