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The Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Council charged after tourist injured falling into geothermal sinkhole
The charge laid by WorkSafe carries a maximum $1.5m fine.
Pricey GP visits, long waits lead to 'ridiculous use of hospital resources'
Opinion: Every day I am amazed at how people worse off than me manage to get by.
'Roadworks season' hits Rotorua: How to avoid it this long weekend
What time to set off if you want to avoid worst of roadworks disruptions.
'There's very little birdsong': Pests threaten native bush at Lake Ōkāreka
But a grant of $25,000 could help take the forest back from wallabies, rats and possums.
'Extremely exciting': Bay set to reap the benefits of busy summer cruise ship season
Tauranga is set to welcome the first of more than 110 cruise ships.
Council considers time limits at three popular parking spots
Council seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.
Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access
OPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.
'I’m one of the lucky ones', breast cancer survivor says ahead of Pink Walk
Rotorua walkers are preparing to walk in a colourful pink crowd tomorrow night.
Christmas Parade to make long-awaited return
The popular annual event has been disrupted in recent times.
From P addict to 'squeaky clean': Solo dad eyes new Kāinga Ora homes
The housing agency has announced a major development.
She was terrified of the water. Now it's her happy place
Meet award-winning Coastguard Rotorua Lakes and Taupō units volunteer Amy Nattrass.
McClay: Work starts now to restore Rotorua's reputation
Rotorua MP Todd McClay says he will work hard to get back the Rotorua that once was.
Kirkpatrick says local roots crucial in win over Coffey
East Coast electorate reverts back to blue with Dana Kirkpatrick's election win.
'Honoured': Todd McClay claims victory in Rotorua seat
Todd McClay has retained has retained his position as electorate MP for Rotorua.
Bus-stop bashings school ‘rumbles’ and not serious, councillor tells meeting
He later said he conflated two incidents and believed one was serious.
Council leadership shake-up not driven by costs or criticism, executive says
Council yet to say if change will result in salary savings.
Rotorua-made supercar returns for 40th anniversary
The Heron MJ1 was designed and built by Rotorua mechanic Ross Baker in the 1980s.
Mark Lister: What might the conflict in Israel mean for markets?
OPINION: Investors should take a safety-first approach and avoid making rash decisions.
'It was really fun': School funds trip for students who show positive attitude to learning
School trip a reward for school attendance and positive attitude.
In pictures: How local candidates are wrapping up their election campaigns
Its the last day of campaigning, ahead of election day tomorrow.
'Turning away in disgust': Voter turnout 'plunge' sign of 'hollow' campaign - analyst
'This election is the most hollow and unsatisfactory in living memory.'
The remarkable Kirimatao Te Tautahi
Kirimatao Te Tautahi was another prominent woman from Te Arawa’s past.
Songs for the people
For more than 60 years, no other waiata has been composed or written purely for the Pā.
New luxury spa lauded for award winning design
The new luxury spa secured three distinguished awards.
Passion for performance? This deputy head girl has it in droves
"I've always wanted to perform in stage shows since I was young."
Sonya Bateson: Wear what you want on polling day... just be there
OPINION: Do you remember your first voting day? I remember mine clearly.
'Upset and distressed': Abortion protests banned around hospital
"They also felt judged by seeing protesters and their placards."
The Premium Debate: Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid delays
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Man found critically injured: Police seek witnesses
Officers found the man at an address on Old Taupo Rd about 5pm.
Old Taupō Rd bridge re-opens
The closure has caused congestion for almost three weeks.
Critically injured man found at Rotorua address
Emergency services were called to the scene.
'Won't give up': How mum landed 'dream' role despite never having a job as an adult
'If I didn’t believe, everyone at the foundation believed in me to make it happen'.