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'It means the day they start they have got everything,' says school principal.
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Jo Raphael: Personal attacks on ex-PM shameful
OPINION: At least eight people were charged with threatening to kill her during her term.
‘Severe weather incoming’: Heavy rain and strong winds to hit holiday weekend areas
MetService has placed heavy rain warnings across the upper North Island.
'I believe we need this': Why some residents support major Govt housing plan
Others fear the swamp land on Ngongotaha Rd is not the right place for homes.
'Confidence is back': Rotorua 'buzzing' ahead of long weekends
In Rotorua, elite athletes and cultural celebrations are on the cards.
Familiar figure lead in Rotorua Waitangi Day celebrations
Traditional health practices will be showcased.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Haka directs life’s journey
Kāhu ki Rotorua: All the world’s a stage for devotee of te ao haka.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Popular poitukohu fills our city courts
Te Arawa teams are the hau kainga at the National Maori Basketball Tournament.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Adultery caused major ructions in tribe
Wāhiao is associated with the village that sits beneath the ridge of Tuturu and Pohaturoa.
350-home development in Ngongotahā to help Rotorua housing shortage
More details have been released about a Ngongotahā development ahead of tonight's meeting.
Opinion: Building up not out needs embracing
Opinion: The days of the quarter-acre dream could be in the rearview.
Labour MP Tamati Coffey welcomes newborn daughter
Coffey thanked the surrogate mother for giving him 'the gift of life'.
'A big job': People on Rotorua's streets weigh in on challenges facing new PM
Housing, cost of living, health and sustainability are among the issues concerning locals.
Concerns over changes to service for children in emergency housing
"It’s our duty to provide equitable learning opportunities for these kids".
Trust ordered to pay tenant nearly $3K after subletting 'uninhabitable' property
The judgment is the second against the trust in just over a month.
Police respond to claim 10yo tasered in Rotorua
The Taser was 'deployed against a young person, who is going through a youth process'.
Carmen Hall: Food price hikes will hurt poorest most
Vegetable soup has got me through a few winters.
‘Hellish house’: Young mum wins payout over 'dire and unsafe' rental
Issues included rotting floorboards and cupboards and a mould-ridden ceiling.
Accessibility advocate fights for footpath to new subdivision
Roger Loveless says it's not safe for his grandchildren to walk to him in the same suburb.
Jo Raphael: Young people to be praised for their NCEA efforts
OPINION: Our young people are unfazed by small failures.
Flour bombs away: Aero club to host competition for the first time since 1970s
About 12 aircraft are expected to compete.
Kāinga Ora: Sixteen new homes proposed for Rotorua suburb
Subject to consent, the homes could be finished from late 2024.
'Cheering and yahooing': Crowd of thousands watches as championship decided
Spectators say they came for the adrenaline and the entertainment.
Should I let my child have a YouTube channel?
OPINION: Age-appropriate channel creation wasn’t a topic my parents had to ponder.
'Bring back some stability': Bosses share their 2023 wish lists
A better year, lower inflation, sustainability and new tech top leaders' lists.
Photojournalist helping bridge the gap between farm and plate
The book tells the stories of the people who are the backbone of farming in New Zealand.
Mark Lister: We’re beating inflation, but it’ll come at a price
OPINION: The most crucial development has been increasing evidence of slowing inflation.
From life support to a four year 'hell' recovery: How life has changed for crash victim
Hollie Snell is not like most 21 year olds.
Native birds face being euthanised after Rainbow Springs closure
Homes are being sought for three birds at Rainbow Springs.
Bistro reduces hours as staff shortages hit - but signs 'perfect storm' for jobs easing
There is “light at the end of the tunnel” as new employees start and shortages diminish.
Fun in the sun for whānau in Rotorua’s East for next 10 weeks
Rotorua's East Side residents are being encouraged to go to their local parks.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Purakau - the feats of Apumoana
Apumoana made his home at Rotokakahi.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to PM’s resignation
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.