One dead after motorbike crashes into power pole in Rotorua
The crash was between Pak'nSave and the Te Ngae Rd extension intersection.
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SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.
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Ella Wilson has lived through pandemics, war and has outlived two of her children.
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The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.
'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housing
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Luke Kirkness: What we can learn from a businessman about Covid-19
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'Drop in the bucket': Hospice grateful for $3.1m boost but more needed
One-off funding of more than $3 million has been announced but is it enough?
Improvements to deadly 'nightmare' junction set to start
The improvement will cost $6.4m and are scheduled for completion in February.
'That stabbing didn't need to happen': Witness' regret as 'naked' man wounded
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?
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Rotorua stabbing: Police cordons cleared, investigations ongoing
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Emergency housing: Lobby group wins battle over 'unnecessarily difficult' paperwork
Lobby group Restore Rotorua had challenged the process specifying separate submissions.
'Massive opportunity': What locals can hope for from Health NZ
'It won't matter where you go, you're going to be treated the same.'
Dance couple say Hospice a lovely cause to support
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'Not just ticking a box': Rest home pioneers Māori-context aged care
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'A beautiful way to welcome manuhiri to the forest': Pou whenua unveiled in Rotorua
The pou whenua unveiling is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development Project.
Letters: Upset about reserve sales? When did you last use one?
Our readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Political cracks widening on gun control in the US
OPINION: Cracks are widening in the US political landscape over gun violence.
Retirement village celebrates three 100th birthdays
A local retirement village celebrates three 100-year birthdays.
Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others
OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.
Rotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovation
The current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
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Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday
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Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home
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'You can feel the aroha': Rotorua Matariki ceremony draws hundreds
Grief was shared and reflections made on the first official Matariki public holiday.