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Mark Lister: Is the lower currency good or bad?
A weaker currency is a double-edged sword - Lister
Building consent bonanza in Rotorua but thousands more houses needed
A review of the building consent process is welcomed but thousands more houses are needed.
Temporary single lane track to open at SH35 Motu River Bridge tonight
The lane will be open from 5pm on Saturday until 7am on Monday.
Tiny homes vision starting to come to fruition
Age Concern Rotorua has bought a Ngongotahā section to take three tiny homes so far.
Two people injured in crash in Rerewhakaaitu, Bay of Plenty, road reopens
Police were alerted to the incident about 10.40am.
Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda retracts claim she won an Emmy
The newest candidate accepted responsibility for confusion after saying she won an Emmy.
From gang life to farm life: How a ground-breaking employment programme is changing lives
Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.
Comment: Believe it - our health sector is in a crisis
OPINION: Now's the logical time to undertake workforce reforms
Guilty as charged: Men admit breaching borders to go skiing
They used essential worker passes to escape Auckland lockdown for the ski slopes.
'A lot of hurt': Ian Foster's emotional All Blacks address
Foster has backed himself to turn things around as he named a new All Blacks squad.
Reserves for housing: Additional hearing dates added as submissions rise
Rotorua Lakes Council proposes to sell 10 reserve sites to make way for housing.
SH2 to close after container truck rolls down hill
Police said the road was expected to be closed in both directions for a couple of hours.
Live: 8728 new cases, 26 more Covid-related deaths as school holidays wrap up
There are 759 people in hospital with the virus, including 13 in intensive care.
Annual plan adopted, rates to rise 7 per cent on average
The plan sets out the council's projects and services to be delivered in the next year
Man sentenced for school arson, assault and robbery
The man faced arson, burglary and robbery by assault charges.
The Prem Debate: Inquiries for new builds could lead to job losses
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the construction slowdown.
Dead expensive: As cemetery fees surge there's cheaper ways to rest in peace
OPINION: From DIY caskets to donating your body to science for a free cremation.
All Blacks D-Day: Raft of changes expected to be announced
There are several high-profile names rumoured to be on the chopping block.
Sonya Bateson: Companies need to put people before profit
OPINION: A business should be allowed to succeed or fail on its own merits.
A piece of history: Decorated clay roof tiles from Bath House
Artists have painted work on the tiles.
Raukura Choir competing in Cadenza
The two-day Cadenza competition finishes with a Gala Concert the public can enjoy.
Families spend time together learning and getting creative
The library's July School Holiday Programme helped keep kids entertained.
Two Pauls the feature act of comedy night show
The Paul Paul Comedy Night features NZ standup comedians Paul Ego and Paul Douglas.
Fuelling passion for robotics and engineering
Te Aka Mauri is receiving support to introduce technology and robotic engineering.
'No alternative': Long-term solution for SH35 could be weeks or months away
'People think it's like the end of the world' in community isolated by road's collapse.
Rotorua housing projects to be fast-tracked as Govt promises $84.6m
Rotorua reaps the biggest reward from a major fund to help build more houses.
Aqua woman! Hereana's hīkoi to health
A journey to health and wellbeing changes life.
'Not just a game, this is history': Pressure on to deliver for indigenous match
Game will bring two cultures together and widen horizons.
Wāhine rangatahi put names forward for board spots
They are articulate, driven and want to have their say.
High-born twins make epic journey
Numerous stories about what unfolded upon the waka coasting along the shoreline.
Sam Cane could be dropped as All Blacks captain - report
There is speculation NZ Rugby no longer believe he is the right man for the job.
Live: 9953 new Covid cases, 32 deaths, 20 in ICU
Winter wave has peaked earlier and lower than expected, expert says.
'Disappointed': Cricket net vandalism latest in growing list
"We've seen a huge increase in the amount of vandalism we've had to deal with."