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Small Rotoiti island once hotly sought-after site

Near the western end of Lake Rotoiti lies a small island.

Wero to govt policy over data stored overseas

Upholding the principles of Māori data sovereignty is crucial, group finds.

Aquatania working day and night for passport to a better life

Mokopuna proud of helping her kuia into aged care.

'Shattered worlds': Victims of teenage rapist Jayden Meyer speak out

'This has been a challenge like no other and has taught us all a very valuable lesson.'

1653 new Covid cases, 254 people in hospital and 12 deaths

Community cases, hospitalisations and deaths are all declining.

Subscribers weigh in on shining a brighter light on white-collar criminals

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Appeal for violent murder of pregnant girlfriend declined

Court has declined appeal by convicted murderer.

Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight

Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".

Taking a stand: Rural community unites against ram raids and crime

Reporoa locals raise $40,000 for new Community Patrol vehicle to fight crime.

Calls mount for official inquiries into emergency housing

'The New Zealand public deserve to know that [public money] is being spent appropriately.'

The Bombardment a little gem from Denmark

Jen Shieff reviews The Bombardment

Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground

Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.

Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels

The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.

'A last resort': Rotorua school rosters year groups home due to staff illness

About ten staff at the school were off sick with Covid or other illnesses.

'Whole different ballgame': Mayor speaks after gunpoint robbery as manhunt continues

The town's mayor says there could have been real consequences if the gun was used.

Whakaari volcanic alert level raised

Power supplies, sensors and cameras had degraded or failed over time.

'A new stage of the pandemic' - cases, hospitalisations and deaths falling

There are 1793 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.

Local Focus: Fletcher Tabuteau on Candidate Camera

Former NZ First MP turns his attention to local body politics and the race for mayoralty