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'Six months is a long time to hang on to secrets': Police plea after mum-of-three's death
The 28-year-old was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on State Highway 33.
Local Focus: Black Label BBQ sizzles with skills
Shaun and Alia Branson have taken their passion for BBQ to a higher level.
Straight from school to Crankworx: Locals make event atmosphere special
"Coming to Crankworx is important."
'The system is broken': Malachi's family call for mandatory reports of abuse
Malachi Subecz was only 5 when he was murdered by Michaela Barriball in 2021.
More teachers’ strikes for secondary schools
Teachers will again strike next term over pay and working conditions.
Pitching in! Rotorua identities face off for worthy goal
Charity football event benefited Rotorua Salvation Army.
Sonya Bateson: My tips to save money during the cost of living crisis
OPINION: Hands up if you’re feeling the pinch of the cost of living.
'Help us keep the refuge going': Fears women's safe houses will close
The Waiariki Women’s Refuge is trying to raise $50,000 for its operations.
Anti-co-governance group is finding it difficult to book venues
An online petition is calling for Julian Batchelor’s tour to be axed.
Rent: New production tackles addiction, homelessness and mental health issues
The setting might be Lower Manhattan but the lifestyle is similar.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Rotoiti's sacred log an evil omen
It usually appeared to the people only as a harbinger of misfortune or death.
Opinion: Busy life for a tough old bird
Variety of activities keeps kaumatua in touch with hapori.
Library sign to be added to $4m Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi building
The council voted to have an aluminium sign installed.
Emergency housing motels a 'positive' experience for many, report finds
But Rotorua's MP has still called for an end date to their use.
Fake raffle sees father-daughter duo sentenced for crayfish poaching ring
The pair netted over $43,000 in illegal sales using fake permits
Statue bro? Walk in the Redwoods sculpture is back
Artwork relocated to a new site after 12-month absence for restoration work.
Young dancer follows her dream
Avani Bourne competed in the National Follow Your Dreams Dance Competition in Australia.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Lost artworks spur a creative solution
At Easter weekend, Taupō locals and visitors will be able to buy art for a good cause.
The perfect over! Schoolboy bowler achieves the holy grail
'It was a bit crazy to be honest.'
The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss dissatisfaction over education system
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Crispian Stewart: Volunteers, sporting community delivers games six years in making
Opinion: Locals and sporting organisations extended manaaki [hospitality] to our guests.
High flyer loves heights, hates ladders
Libbie Faith isn't fazed by being in the minority of female crew.
Zoe Hunter: Mid-life career changes more common than we think
Opinion: Opportunities are out there and more people are seizing them.
Waimana to host major Tūhoe festival at Easter
'Everything is being built from the ground, we have no arena' - Martin Rakuraku
'Wicked vibe': The volunteers who drive Crankworx
Hundreds of local volunteers have donated thousands of hours of their time.
Meth-addicted serial shoplifter punched supermarket worker in face
A prolific shoplifter with a methamphetamine habit has been sent to jail.
Bin removal stings: Dog walker 'disgusted' after carrying pooch's poo for 5km
It removed its bins to deter wasps at a popular Rotorua lake.
Education crisis: How bad has the system become and what can be done to repair it?
Parents around the country are concerned about the quality of our education system.
Michael Johnston: Here’s what we need to do to fix education in New Zealand
These are some of the things that need urgent attention in our education system.
Critical injuries: One airlifted to hospital after crash south of Rotorua
The road was cleared about 2.30pm.
Singer Paul Potts to join NZ performers for night of musical theatre in Rotorua
NZ stage performers will join Welsh tenor Paul Potts for ‘50 Golden Years of Musicals'.
Steamers return to the 'Hangi Pit' for 2023 season
The draw for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC has been announced.