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Ngakuru community rallies after house damaged by fire
Firefighters were called around 6.30pm and say the house was "extensively damaged".
Warm wishes: Polynesian Spa celebrates big 5-0
Polynesian Spa is celebrating its 50th birthday this month and sharing its history
Dancing For Hospice and banana sandwiches? The Hits host bends over backwards
Paul Hickey discusses upcoming charity events, benefits of bananas and chainsaw safety.
What is your dream job? Find ideas and info at expo
The Rotorua Careers Expo is back for 2022 on May 26.
Glenholme Primary School 'Whānau Whare' proving its worth
Glenholme Primary School's Whānau Whare supports teaching of social and emotional skills.
Workers faking Covid sickness to get off work? Readers react
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change
Opinion: The politics of stability are comfortable, but won't get us out of this mess.
'Well overdue': Eased funding criteria good news for first-home buyers
'The new caps are more realistic,' says Realty Group chief executive Heath Young.
Mayor's message to Housing Minister: Rotorua homes for Rotorua homeless
Will the Government make changes to its state housing policy to give Rotorua a break?
$350 'won't fix anything': What locals will do with cost of living payment
"It is like they are focused on spending and not earning."
Taupō Legal Corner: Can I date my workmate?
Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Harcourts Good Sort: Mike's bold brass band revival
The Harcourts Good Sort awards celebrate outstanding members of the community
Waretini lives and breaths the culture
That strong work ethic was instilled in Ataraiti and her two brothers by their parents.
Ancient sandstone highly prized and closely guarded
Many such sandstone working blocks are found throughout the Central North Island.
'Stupid little skits' grows into full-time business
What started as a bit of fun has become his full-time business.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Budget 2022: $350 cash payment for 2m Kiwis - just enough for a ticket to Aussie, say Nats
Tune in for our live coverage and the key points of today's Budget.
Budget 2022: Nearly $1b to disability sectors and changes to benefits
Benefit changes are expected to lift up to 14,000 more children out of poverty.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Budget: The cost of living and what's in it for you
New payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.
Audrey Young: Robertson's Goldilocks Budget - not too little, not too much
But managing expectations around health, will be a challenge, writes Audrey Young.
Budget 2022: Snapshot for business
Govt tackles supermarket competition and finance for SMEs.
Rotorua brawl: Two groups involved, one charged with intentional damage
Two groups of people were involved in the incident.
David Beck: Why I'll be performing in drag this August
COMMENT: Sometimes you just have to leap out of your comfort zone for a good cause.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
The Premium Debate: how damaging are construction cost blowouts?
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Luke Kirkness: The pre-Budget promises are off the mark
Luke Kirkness isn't a budget expert but reckons the Government hasn't got it right.
Opinion: Riding on a bus is a privilege, not a right
Opinion: The bus stop boycott is showing users what they are missing out on
SH38 reopens following logging truck crash
Three people were injured in the State Highway 38 crash near Rotorua.
Business-owning mum wants Budget to tackle housing, food costs
Locals share their spending wishlists ahead of today's Budget announcement.
Rotorua-born author's book being adapted into Disney series
His father says Joshua could be New Zealand's Stephen King.