'Our women and children matter': New refuge manager has hope for better future
'Let’s stop making excuses,' says new district manager Julie Gibbs.
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Surprise rates revenue bolsters effort to lower deficit
The operating deficit was forecast to be $5.6m in December.
Live: Highway reopens after slip, schools closed due to 'localised flooding'
State Highway 34 is closed this morning as heavy rain lashes the region.
Premium debate: NZ's illegal street racing problem not just about boy racers
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Donation by motorcycle: Ulysses Club donates $4k to St John
The motorcycle club has supported St John for 30 years.
'She has gone to paradise, but look what she has left behind': Netball legend farewelled
Netball legend Taini Jamieson has been farewelled by family and friends.
Jo Raphael: We need to get back on track with childhood immunisations
OPINION: Imagine a baby having to deal with whooping cough. It’s absolutely unthinkable.
'Significant risk': Infant jab rate below target amid whooping cough fears
Three infants, all aged under one year, have died from whooping cough this year.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on tax changes
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Live: Weather and road information for BoP and Coromandel
Rain is forecast to fall every day until Saturday in Tauranga and Rotorua.
Young motorcyclist dies after incident in Taupō
St John confirmed it responded to the scene.
'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'
The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.
'Trailblazer': Netball 'matriarch' Taini Jamison to be farewelled in Rotorua
'She had a strong desire to give back to the game and she did that for her entire life.'
Joy, fear and long hours: Why the people in this job are some of the hardest workers
Opinion: Midwifery is a hard job - I couldn't do it.
Rotorua MyLotto player wins $21K in live draw
One lucky Rotorua MyLotto player was among 11 winners on Saturday night.
'Worst nightmare': Father fuelled by grief running four marathons in four weeks
Simon Adams' motivation for hitting the roads is a heartbreaking one.
Legendary former Silver Ferns coach Taini Jamison dies
The most successful coach in Silver Ferns history passed away at the age of 97.
'Like a shark attack': Dog mauls child 'with intent to kill'
The victim's traumatised family is now fighting for justice.
Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crash
Police have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.
'Frenzied' attack: Dog breaks into cattery, kills three cats
'It was a horrible way to die for the cats.'
Future of former central Top 10 holiday park revealed
The Rotorua Top 10 Holiday Park closed early last year.
Former prison guard sentenced for role in cartel-linked cocaine smuggling ring
Allison Dos Santos was a prison officer at the time of the offending.
Why the Government is spending $57 million on forestry industry growth
Opportunities for Rotorua forestry sector with new funding announcement.
The Premium Debate: Aussie brain drain a concern for readers
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Swim Rotorua team get strong results at national champs
Swim Rotorua had a team of seven swimmers representing the club at the championships.
'I was never going to give up': Swimmer, 45, conquers Cook Strait dream
"And then all those dolphins turned up. I thought, 'These are here as a bit of a sign'."
Local Focus: Rotorua BMX racer chases Olympic dream
Rotorua rider Megan Williams takes it up a gear ahead of Paris 2024.
'Heartbreaking': Fears service will close if council cuts funding
The council's funding for CAB is proposed to be cut in the draft Annual Plan.
Man's fight for new home has glimmer of hope
'Our staff are doing everything they can to support him at this time'.
Opinion: Anzac Day time to reflect
Comrades in arms were on parade in towns and cities all over Australia and New Zealand.
Comrades conquer pa to avenge sisters’ deaths
Torekāhe speedily raised an armed force of 170 men.
Maketu climate plan wins award
Experience helps village prepare a strategy to combat climate change.
Opinion: Street racing law blows a lot of smoke, but no real consequences
Opinion: It was hoped the threat of car crushing would be a deterrent to illegal racing.