Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
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Rotorua Lotto player strikes it lucky - was it you?
The win follows two big Bay of Plenty wins last week.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
Scientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.
'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.
'Indomitable spirit': Music legend Eddie Low dies at 81
"He never knew how talented he was and how much he inspired all of us."
'Felt the truck slam into us': Samoan worker recalls fatal SH1 crash
The last thing Va'amailalo Sasi Neru remembers before he dozed off was his mates laughing.
Council supports lake sewerage project continuing
Councillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.
'Coming home': Rotorua Boys' High appoints new principal
Former head boy and staff member returns for the top job.
'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau Tongariro
Gov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.
'Keep that flame alight': How rising teen beat the odds and wrote a song about it
Why Nikau Grace's latest single is a bit special.
Waiata Anthems documentary about Nikau Grace's new song
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Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants
A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
Letters to the editor: Meeting a wonderful queen
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penalties
Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.
Homage to a legend: New mural takes shape in Rotorua CBD
Taumata Solomon pays homage to kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai.
'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six months
Road rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
'It’s supported me in so much': Nursing student wins scholarship
She wants to make it 'easier' for people living in rural communities to get healthcare.
McClay to meet Aussie counterpart in Rotorua
Pair to meet the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ meeting.
Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chances
Volcano's crater lake registers coldest temperature in seven decades of monitoring.
Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.
'Gutting': Charity garage sale may be canned after alleged burglary
It has raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the years.
New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the water
Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
Leaders seeking a slice of $1.2b Govt infrastructure fund to meet Jones, Peters
The Regional Growth Summit will take place in Whakatāne on Friday.