'Systemic racism': Healthcare inequities frustrate community advocate
'It's not fair ... it's another system that's let them down.'
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'We're open, we're safe, keep coming': Sector's message as restrictions ease
But one Rotorua tourism operator says the changes came "too late" for their business.
Jo Raphael: Drug bosses now paying for their own vile crimes
OPINION: Drug criminals make money off people's misery - and it's disgusting.
Graham Bell: Nation's crime rate - it's not so bad
Former top cop says New Zealand is a very safe country.
Business digest: Young Innovator Awards 2022 launches
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Cooking drunk and high on meth cost 'adored father' his life
Sky Carson adored her father despite his addictions and 'ratbag ways'.
We're living longer - is it time to raise the age for superannuation?
More than 70,000 in the Bay of Plenty receive superannuation. Is it time for a rethink?
Opinion: Reynold Macpherson: The argument against co-governance replacing democracy
OPINION: RDRR chairman responds to article on council representation
Mafia-like tactics: How a gang's drug empire came crashing down
Big business: The inside story on the inner workings of a major organised drug operation
'Nah, we'll be right': Drink driver ignored pleas to stop before fatal crash
His friends were screaming at him to stop. But he was drunk, crashed and killed his mate.
'Out of thin air': Appellants take council to task on Māori ward structure
'It's like all of a sudden, the goal post changed.'
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on mayor's emergency housing letters
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Wingspan continues to soar to new heights
Wingspan will celebrate its anniversary by remembering the birds that it helped.
New Menzshed building officially opened
The official opening of the new Rotorua Menzshed Trust building was celebrated.
School's biosecurity work and dedication recognised
Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
Opinion: Event restriction changes, MIQ facilities, pricey toilet paper
Paul Hickey discusses this week's announcements around the traffic light system.
Winter is coming - still fun ways to stay motivated to exercise
In colder months it can be hard to find the motivation to stay active and exercise.
Vocal quartet of emerging artists showcasing their roots
Tokowhā has been performing together since 2020 and is coming to Rotorua.
New changes could be the key to affordable housing - agent
There are hopes housing intensification will help with Rotorua's housing shortage.
'He fried the town': Gang kingpin jailed for meth dealing
A drug kingpin has been jailed after leading the Rebels gang's massive drug dealing.
Decade-long flooding problem plagues Edgecumbe residents
The townsfolk say they have been asking for a solution to the issue for 10 years.
Free food: Popular store reopens to feed needy families
Free food is back for the needy, so what's different now and how much can you get?
'I've felt like I'm the virus': Barber refuses to pay $48k in mandate fines
His defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.
'Water lapping at the door': Clean-up under way for flood-damaged homes
One resident says drainage on his street could not cope with the downpour.
'Disturbing': MP hits out at Kāinga Ora's empty houses on troubled street
Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on cruise ship industry and maritime border closures
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Zizi Sparks: Remove some mandates, keep commonsense
Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.
'A lot of damage': Biking identity suffers devastating stroke
The complete impact of Jeff Anderson's stroke won't be known for some time.
'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stance
Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.
'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP
"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.
How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay
Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.