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All-in for top New Zealand poker champs this weekend
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Luke Kirkness: People need to take more ownership of themselves
OPINION: We can take some easy steps to help relieve the pressure on the health system.
Rotorua council, businesses add treats and toys to Fill the Bus collection
Scion and Rotorua Lakes Council donated essentials, treats and toys to Fill the Bus.
Rugby player's rape trial: It was just a normal one-night stand, jury told
A rugby player charged with raping a woman 31 years ago has taken the stand.
Dairy owner and father fight off hammer-wielding alleged robber
A Rotorua dairy owner shares his story of being attacked by an alleged robber.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on recruitment stresses for hospo, tourism
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Aggression, intimidation leads to launch of extra security measure for retailers
The tool comes in the form of a paid app complete with panic button.
Rugby player’s historic DNA rape trial: Woman ‘distressed’ after being dragged into alleyway, court hears
Crown witnesses have given evidence during the second day of the trial.
Local Focus: Rescues Palooza event to help animals in need
Rescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market
'Best Christmas present ever': Cystic fibrosis sufferers celebrate drug funding
"It means that I’ll finally have a quality of life," Natalie Wineti said.
DNA advance after 31 years sees rugby player charged with rape
He was in Rotorua playing rugby at the time, but says he "didn't rape no chick".
'The team feel valued’: Why Mitre 10's paying for period products for staff
'The team feel valued and no longer need to stress about having their period at work.'
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Councils get share of $350m transport package
Forty-six councils across the country will receive their share of the $350m package.
No beds to spare: Working holiday visa holders with no accommodation options move on from Rotorua
A hospo rep says lack of accommodation on offer to visitors another 'kick in the guts'.
Ngahi Bidois: Christmas is a time for self-reflection and rejuvenation
OPINION: At Christmas, we should spend time with ourselves.
Letters to the editor: Where are the Christmas decorations in the CBD?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Howard takes long jump into medical career with top award win
She's a champion athlete who also wants to be a doctor. How will Gisele Howard fit it in?
Motels warned council in 2018 of ‘massive upcoming problem’
How the Rotorua Motel Association predicted the emergency housing crisis four years ago.
Council deputy chief executive resigns
One of the seven deputy chief executives has stepped away from the role.
Aftershocks continue as Taupō braces for another quake
The area is still being rattled after yesterday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake.
Flying high: He overcame brain surgery to become a pilot
'I wouldn’t call it a hobby, it is a way of life - of living that dream.'
Business community looks to new council for long term vision it can back
An optimistic sector has shared its hopes for fixes to local issues in a recent survey.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The eight beating hearts of Te Arawa
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Famous Arawa warrior chief Rangitihi had eight children by four wives.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Mana whenua and airport find common ground
Have you noticed that the heartbeat of Rotorua is starting to gain moment?
Self-healing journey blossoms into career
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Spiritual teachings open to anyone who feels the calling.
Saboteur, brother of a cannibal, anti-vaxxer: Who is Graham Philip?
NZ's first convicted saboteur was motivated by debunked theories around the pandemic.
Quake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremor
The quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.
Revealed: First sabotage convict attempted to bring down national grid
New Zealand's first sabotage convict has been sent to prison.
5.6 magnitude quake in central North Island - dozens of aftershocks since
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.
Do what you can: Scope cafe's foodbank drive is back
Scope will exchange coffees for Salvation Army foodbank donations on December 7.
'Sick, down, wild, angry': Elders gutted by damage to houses for struggling families
It's a gutting setback to an iwi-led plan to help house their people.