High honour for master carver who was once told he was a 'failure'
Master carver Clive Fugill has been made a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.
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Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Sonya Bateson: Now's the perfect time to start building good habits
OPINION: New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone.
Pair who floated off on 'small inflatable mattress' among four rescued by Coastguard
Coastguard Rotorua Lakes searched the shoreline and lake for almost an hour.
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Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
Opinion: We're in dire straits if we can't get everyone paddling in the right direction
OPINION: We all have the potential to play a part on this waka ride.
'Smashed': String of overnight burglaries at Rotorua shops
Two vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi Rd.
Rain records, striking teachers, a home at last: What made news in March
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
GPs working 'a lot' of overtime to keep up with 'high demand' amid workforce shortages
One Rotorua clinic said it had 'a constant flow of people wanting to enrol'.
Best of Premium 2023: 'It isn't easy, but it is possible': 27yo builds her first home
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Gabrielle's fury and stretched GPs: What made news in February
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.
'Times are hard': Multiple families living together and taking on extra jobs
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Revealed: Most popular freshwater fishing lake in the country
More people getting out fishing in the South Island compared with the North Island.
Ram raids, a 'radical' idea and rain, rain, rain: What made news in January
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.
SH5 reopened after crash near Rotorua
A single vehicle collided with a power pole and lines came down across the road.
From 'preparing for his last days' to planning a 21st: How a 'miracle' drug has changed lives
'It’s just the best thing that could have ever happened to him.'
Party like the public service: What councils did for Christmas
Some opted for a Kiwi classic.
'Look at what we’ve managed to do together': Christmas appeal sets six-year record
And that is just the provisional tally with donations continuing to pour in.
Freedom from secrecy and shame: How a sex abuse victim has transformed her life
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It's okay to say 'no' this Christmas
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'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal
"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."
Weekend and Christmas Day weather for region
North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.
'People go nuts for them': Berry growers ready for a busy summer season
'It’s looking like it’s going to be a great summer.'
Sleepwalking defence rejected for man who raped sleeping woman
Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.
Maryana Garcia: When the going gets tough, the tough keep giving
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Pair arrested after firearms, drugs and cash found
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Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
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How to avoid a Christmas financial hangover lasting 'long after the fun is over'
'It is a time of giving, you don’t want to give yourself a headache in the new year.'
Ocean Billy rides recovery wave ahead of Te Rapa return
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‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes ahead
While one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.