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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.

Coromandel leaders upset over loss of concert
Cancelled Whitianga Summer Concert is another blow to the region's visitor industry.

‘It’s luck that no one’s died’: Inside NZ’s youth justice residences
Staff in youth facilities fear for their lives as Wellington turns its back.

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.

Notorious highway black spot to get partial fix
Budget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.

Letters: Story of village that went 'through the mill' a heartening read
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.

'That won't be good enough': Cane sends strong message to table-topping Chiefs
The Chiefs know their achievements so far this year will count for nothing in the finals.

Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.

Heavy rain and wind warnings: Wet weather expected to ease in Northland, Auckland
Northland and Auckland are being warned to expect heavy rain and strong winds.

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
Our readers have their say.

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."

Te Whakatōhea Settlement: A moment to celebrate, mourn and look to the future
Today marks the signing of the Deed of Settlement between Te Whakatōhea and the Crown.

Te Rito journalism cadetship wins INMA international media award in New York for NZME
NZME is incredibly proud of an initiative that brings new voices and perspectives.

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'

60 million streams: Rotorua songwriter to release first full-length album
Praise comes worldwide for singer-songwriter Alayna Powley.

‘Rising and falling is part of the journey’: Allbirds co-founder front-foots negative media
Media Insider: 'Extreme' stress - Stuff union email; Media awards - what to watch for.

Homeless family with baby forced to sleep in car
A family of five had to sleep in their car in Taupō as temperatures reached 4 degrees.

Rotorua youth tell elders their hopes for future
Head students from local Rotorua schools meet with elders at U3A forum

Boat capsizes at Kaituna River bar in Maketu
The person who was in the boat is now back on land.