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Opinion: It's time to raise the retirement age
Our rising population age raises the stakes for the Super debate, writes Luke Kirkness.
Pedalling in nature: Families can enjoy benefits together
Nominations are open now for the winter Share the Ride with Whānau programme.
Opinion: It's opening time and Rotorua is ready
Paul Hickey discusses events returning, bucket list wishes and 'Free Ticket Friday'.
Plenty for all ages as photographers and authors exhibit at The Arts Village
This April is a month of discovery.
Sport, role models and community giving come together
Rotorua Athlete Development Trust helps athletes do charitable work in the community.
Tough job for judges selecting exhibition awards
He Kete Kotahi He Whenu Maha - One Basket Many Strands featured 170 works of art.
Geeky tutu works to empower his people
Potaua Biasiny-Tule works to ensure our people have skills to stand in the digital world.
The stories behind the hills of Whakapoungakau
It was an area once renowned for its abundance of trees and birdlife.
Hearings to begin on beneficial entitlement to Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
Hearings on who has beneficial entitlement to the valley start on Monday.
Outdoorsman's art funds true love - the forest
Tane Lawless is happiest in the taiao.
Premium Debate: Kāinga Ora developments in Rotorua - future slums or vital housing?
Have your say by going to dailypost.co.nz and becoming a Premium subscriber.
All hands on deck: Hospital clinicians help out as staff shortages bite
Covid-19 is causing staffing shortages at Tokoroa Hospital.
'Too many desperate families': Thousands in need of food as Omicron wreaks havoc
One support service says it has never seen demand as high as during the current outbreak.
Film Review: Fresh gets the pulse racing
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Disney's Fresh.
Council being asked to do more with less - finance boss
One councillor believed it was time to 'reprioritise'.
Health warning lifted for Lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel
The public should always be cautious for signs of algal blooms if using lakes.
What has caused the discolouration of Puarenga Stream?
The regional and district councils are investigating the discharge.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 31st March Wrap
There were 15,250 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday, and 22 Covid-related deaths. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Flight operator pleads guilty, ordered to pay $267k
The defendant has been ordered to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Half-price fares for Bay of Plenty buses
Bay of Plenty bus fares will be half price for three months.
Live: 15,250 community cases, 22 deaths, 830 in hospital
Director general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield released the latest numbers at 1pm.
An epic journey: Taupō man paddles 420km down Waikato River
Peter Cook demonstrated his mental and physical capacity with a mighty paddleboard trip.
Tremains Taupō scores Top Office honour
It's the first time the award has gone to an office outside of Hawke's Bay
Letters: Petrol station encounter shows reality of Fenton St issues
Our readers have their say.
'Declared insolvent 3 times': Protest donations go to account of man with debt
'An exceptionally bad tenant' - landlord
'Why can't they work a little longer?': Locals discuss NZ Super eligibility
Experts butted heads on the subject, now Bay of Plenty locals put their thoughts forward.
Disc Golf Classic: 160 players, from professionals to enthusiasts
The annual disc golf event is in its 20th year.
White Island survivor's touching message to her mum
Young Aussie eruption survivor pays tribute in an emotional video.
Forget 'bikinis and Barbie dolls': Beauty pageant returns with a makeover
'We're modernising - it's 2022.'
Jewellery store owner says burglary is more grief on top of hard times
Whakatāne business owner is "absolutely gutted" by break-in.
'The lifeblood of the community': New organisation to support volunteers
Volunteer Great Lake Taupō could change the face of volunteer work in the district
Donated fairy lights help beautify Taupō
Fairy lights wrapped around trees at roundabouts are one of many ongoing projects.
'Gentleman of the law' with wicked wit dies from heart condition
Rob Vigor Brown's wit and intelligence will be missed in the courtroom and boardroom.