Tis the season to be generous
It looks like it will be a tough Christmas for many Taupō families this year.
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'Kick in the guts': Mum's heartbreak as memorial to son killed in crash vanishes
The community has fought back, creating another memorial site since it was stripped.
Fake barcodes, false bank statements: How a repeat thief 'ripped off' big businesses
Elmira Raffiee targeted big retailers like Mitre 10 and Bunnings.
Equestrian officials seize chance for a refresh
Equestrian officials from all over the world are champing at the bit for a seminar.
Messages, flowers and kai given to BNZ staff following alleged bank siege, kidnapping
Rotorua locals have offered support to BNZ staff following last week's alleged kidnapping.
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal Tokoroa crash
The sole occupant of a vehicle died after it collided with a pillar on Bridge St.
Lake Rotorua death: Police confirm recovered body as missing French kayaker
The man was reported missing on October 24.
NZME partners with Rescue Helicopters to raise critical funds
Newstalk ZB, The Hits, nzherald.co.nz and regional newspapers will highlight the trust.
Budget service hatches new nest egg
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Jo Raphael: Help struggling families - donate to foodbank
OPINION: Help us give Bay families a good Christmas.
Bloom in the Bay: Lots going on at Garden & Art Festival HQ
Speakers, music, fashion and food stalls all on offer.
'When we can talk, we can start saving lives': Daughter's death a catalyst for change
'If I had a support space like this back in 2016... Georgia might still be here today.'
Tragedy hero: 'He gave all his strength to save her' - dad sacrifices life to save daughter in rip
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Three serious crashes in central North Island
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Massive planting bid to protect sensitive waterways
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Work begins on removing Rotorua cycleway section
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Rotorua Christmas Parade date revealed
The parade was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
$1m winner took two months to realise, even after Lotto staff called him
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Local Focus: Pushing Play in the Bay
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Fun-filled adventure in pantomime full of jokes
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Man missing six months 'likely' travelled in a car on day of disappearance - brother
'We miss him dearly ... we love him so much and we just want to see him come back.'
Taupō man jailed for 'extreme brutal violence' against wife
A man who stabbed his partner with scissors then a large knife has been jailed.
Felix Desmarais: Why I resent Six60
OPINION: I don't like Six60 or New Zealand. Let me explain.
Wanted: Māori Battalion B Company stories
Rotorua Museum wants stories from soldiers' whānau.
Where there are hungry people, there are hungry animals
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Crankworx Rotorua: Final days bring rain, sun, and crowned competitors
Find out what happened during the final days of Crankworx Rotorua.
Rotorua's locals and leaders are backing the annual Christmas Appeal
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Streak snapped: Adesanya's UFC reign over after stunning TKO defeat
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Mark Lister: How might you end up in negative equity?
COMMENT: Finding yourself in, or close to, negative equity isn't the end of the world.
Nearly 20 drink-drivers caught at checkpoints near Six60 concert
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