Kawerau man admits causing father-in-law's death
Leonard Solimon Akurangi, 31, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a push proved fatal.
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Snow is expected to affect the road this afternoon.
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Jo Raphael: Burglary victims should not blame themselves
COMMENT: Mental health needs support after a break-in.
No crowds allowed at Steamers preseason game
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Two utes crash near Tūrangi
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Season's significant road work sites announced
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Earn while you learn film and TV course launches in Rotorua
Earn while you learn - new film and television course officially starts.
Kelly Makiha: Where have all the homeless come from?
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Violence and drugs: Rotorua seniors left homeless
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Haere mai Aucklanders - but please follow the rules
How do we feel about Aucklanders coming back to Rotorua?
Masks on buses: Who is on board, and who isn't in the Bay
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Water Safety: 'Improving your knowledge never a bad investment'
Coastguard Boating Education courses are available online.
Businesses hit by lockdown crime ramp up security
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New jobs, new skills in Whakatāne
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Bay athletes star at cross country challenge
Triathlete Hayden Wilde has proven his running prowess.
Comment: Teachers aren't qualified to counsel children beyond NZ's school curriculum
Having guidance councillors at primary schools is worth a try for the sake of society.
Club Sports Wrap: Rotorua Aces reign supreme
A review of the sport played over the weekend.
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'Unacceptable' crime concerns prompt action over Fenton St emergency housing
Locals are fed up with badly behaved emergency housing clients.
Principal finally retires after postponing farewell twice
Otonga Rd Primary School principal Linda Woon has been in education for 50 years.
'Fled on foot': Police searching for occupant after car pursuit
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Zizi Sparks: School guidance counsellors important but wider help needed for kids
Comment: More than just counselling needed to help young people.
'Frightening': Why Rotorua landlords are selling up
But those quitting are creating new opportunities for others.
Gang member's meth-fuelled rampage: Police cars rammed and officers injured
Man armed with axe confronted innocent motorist during crime spree.
Taxpayer bill for Rotorua's homeless tops $5m
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