Tauranga man 'a lot more careful' after two-time melanoma diagnosis
"If we weren’t working [...] we’d be at the Mount burning ourselves and lying out there."
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Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Felix Desmarais: Why I’m calling for a moratorium on picnics
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Jo Raphael: New Year's resolutions need stickability
OPINION: Congratulations — you made it to a new year, now what will you do?
Cracking it cutting it: Kobi raises funds to boost barbering career
Generous donations have helped realise a dream for a young barber.
Making New Year’s resolutions? Five young people share their hopes for 2023
'It’s important to look after the environment because this is the only earth we have.'
'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs rise
Some farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.
Premium stories of 2022: 'A really hard decision': Burger bar owner 'gutted' to let staff go
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Tunes, kai and family: Rotorua's send-off to 2022
Sun shines on Whānau Market focused on family-friendly fun.
Watch: Liqour store hit by attempted ram raid overnight
Three people tried to ram raid the Ngongotahā Bottle-O store overnight.
How to take care of your mental health this summer
A wellness expert said there was nothing more "uplifting" than being in nature.
Year in Review: June 2022
Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2022.
Luke Kirkness: Drink-driving tests must be ramped up to address the issue
OPINION: The number of breath tests and driving under the influence convictions has shrunk
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'I became a heroin addict, a cocaine addict and a prostitute at 14.'
Pass or fail? - New Zealand's report card
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Party safely these holidays: Police warn New Year's Eve revellers to be responsible
“Look after your friends and stick together."
'It's buzzing': Takeaway shop breaks sales records amid busy holiday season
'Half of them were tourists and they were willing to really spend big time.'
Mobster allegedly attacked with weapons at emergency motel
Knives, wooden bats and poles were allegedly used.
New Year Honours: Doctor, ‘saint’, and now Sir Ashley Bloomfield
“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”
Former top Bay cop's 37 years of service honoured
A career in the police spanning 37 years sees Glenn Dunbier made an ONZM.
Veteran, cyclist, former mayor, translator among Eastern Bay's New Year Honours recipients
Six people from the Eastern Bay of Plenty are being honoured this New Year.
'A privilege': New Zealand's longest-serving GP honoured at New Year
Dr John Armstrong has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Matua Trev's mahi recognised in New Year Honours - again
The long-serving councillor and kapa haka champion shares why he has mixed emotions.
Work of a coroner an 'honour' for Bain
He spoke for the dead to protect the living. Now he's been acknowledged for his work.
New Year Honour 'the work of many', principal says
Chris Grinter has dedicated a 48-year career to education and young Māori.
MNZM for successful former mayor
Jennifer Shattock has been aknowledged for her services to local government and more.
Man dies after river incident in Bay of Plenty
The man died at the scene despite attempts to save him.
Rāhui placed over Huka Falls after body recovered
'The public is advised to stay out of the water.'
Sonya Bateson: Respect the power of the ocean
Opinion: Suddenly, I felt myself being dragged out to sea. It all happened so fast.
'A good few days': Modest Williamson plays down record-breaking knock
Williamson remained his stoic self when asked how he felt about his latest feat.
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