Tears as Crown witness tells court of sexual assault by leading entertainment figure
A jury hears from the first woman to complain to the police about the man.
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Mark Noble worked with a team of youths over six weeks to paint an eco-friendly mural.
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The Year 11 Rotorua Lakes High School student says qualifying was a great feeling.
Fabulously fun: Two schools bringing Legally Blonde The Musical to stage
The bright, upbeat musical is an antidote to the toughness of the last couple of years.
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The Energy Events Centre was bustling as people browsed the exhibits at the expo.
'Don’t be mean': Teens tackle the 'snarky and snooty' as they speak up on bullying
Comments range from the sense of 'not fitting in' to finding a future 'free of bullying'.
'Absolutely stoked': Bronze sculpture of tourism pioneer recovered
The statue was removed from the Government Gardens in February.
Appeal Court declines Tūhoe kaumatua challenge to Māori Land Court decision
Te Uru Taumatua had gone to the Appeal Court over decision.
'Never been so busy': Waka Kotahi receives 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Potholes after last week’s rain gave a Rotorua wheel repairman a record week.
'MeToo fest': Defence claim as entertainment figure's rape trial begins
A High Court trial for a man facing serious sexual assault and drugs charges has started.
'Chuffed': Rotorua kaumātua elated as Te Matatini funding boosted to $34m
Local families and tourism, business and health sector representatives give mixed reviews.
All the reaction to Budget 2023: ‘blowout’ says National, Greens want stronger action on poverty
National has accused the Government of 'wasteful spending'.
Cost of living crunch or 'no ideas' - Budget 2023 breakdown
Kids (and their parents) are the big winners with childcare subsidy, public transport.
Budget 2023: $160m to gaming sector, rebate for video game developers
The sector contributed $7 billion towards New Zealand’s GDP in 2021.
Budget 2023 breakdown: Massive EV charging expansion among climate change initiatives
New climate-focused initiatives include expanding the electric vehicle charging network.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No need to fear strong, Māori, women politicians
Opinion: Female Māori politicians are challenging some of the norms of Parliament.
Budget 2023: Massive boost for Te Matatini kapa haka festival
Te Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.
Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.
Budget 2023: What’s in it for you
Free medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.
Budget 2023: Primary care eyed as solution to hospital pressure as winter approaches
Also referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.
Budget 2023: Govt to build 3000 more public homes by mid-2025
A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.
Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans
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Budget 2023 watch live: Sausage rolls, cheese rolls and Grant Robertson's special tie
Chris Hipkins gifted Robertson a special tie to wear on Budget day.
'Rough night ahead': North Island braces for stormy 24 hours
The worst of the tropically-charged storm will be felt after dark.
Premium Debate: Subscribers react to teens hooked on vaping
Subscribers have their say.
Injury mystery: Police secure address after critically hurt man found in park
The man was found in the early hours of this morning.
Business ram-raided in South Waikato
Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.
'You get to make a difference': Police leader nabs award for search and rescue efforts
Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.
International cricket stars call into Rotorua school for a quick match
A Black Caps legend was among the top cricketers to visit local kids.
Ambulance station a second home for many officers
Tūrangi's new ambulance station adds an important function to the community.