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Letters to the editor: Readers react to recent bashings of teen girls in Rotorua

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Ngai Tūhoe mourns the loss of leader Paki Nikora

Ngai Tūhoe has lost a leader who put issues of tikanga and rangatiratanga first.

Hospital department 'critically short' of doctors: Three of eight positions filled

Another department had eight staff leave in just over two years, a union member says.

Murder trial witness recounts ‘terrifying’ encounter with Mongrel Mob

The witness came home to find door ajar, and friend David Kuka "gasping for air".

The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Liam Dann’s take on tax policies

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

He thought it was the flu. Now he uses a wheelchair

A 'shock' diagnosis at 31 upended his life plan. So he remade it.

Crown alleges Mongrel Mob trio responsible for murder to ‘avenge’ fellow gang member

The Tauranga man was shot twice just weeks after a gang member was killed at same address.

Pensioner's two-year wait for new windows 'so we can have some warmth'

'Are you telling me that there has been a labour shortage for over the last two years?'

'Daily' fights at bus stop where girl attacked, teens feel 'so unsafe'

One principal isn't letting her children take the bus anymore following the attacks.

Planner criticises lack of progress from five-year-old growth plan

He warns a strategy is only as good as its implementation as a new growth plan is debated.

Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on the election

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Great ball of fire: Mamaku resident snaps eerie optical illusion

'It was just like this big glowing orange ball at the end of the street.'

Rotorua mayor plans new community safety hub after attacks on teens

Tania Tapsell said the hub would co-ordinate resources in one place.

'Happiest little baby': Grieving mum gives back after cancer tragedy

'She was so strong. She stayed her happy bubbly Hazel self'.

Police deal with three youths after teen girls assaulted in CBD streets

Police say they are maintaining more presence in the CBD.

'My second home': Fijian teachers move to Rotorua with Govt grant

"We are more than happy to contribute towards New Zealand’s economy."