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Simon Bridges: Republicanism will open a can of worms
OPINION: Now's not the time for talks of republicanism.
Up $40k in month: Rotorua house prices bucking national trend
'More sales were subject to conditions such as house sales in August.'
Taupō half Ironman event sells out
Organisers expect December's full Ironman event to sell out soon.
'It is possible': How this 23yo bought his first home - with his savings alone
'You just have to set a vision, make a plan, and anything can happen.'
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Speed limit changes for busy Rotorua roads
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirmed the speed limit changes today.
Local Focus: Brendan Davis on Candidate Camera
Local school teacher says housing and homelessness are his top election issues.
Comment: Is this the perfect storm to fix our homeless problems?
Instead of complaining and blaming, let's all focus on the remedies.
From 'drowning' to teaching 200: Reo learning tool helping to learn language
Tuterangiwhiu Grant-Cairns decided to do something about a lack of resources to learn reo.
Crispian Stewart: Slew of tournaments a winner for region
Three major sporting tournaments over five days - an amazing feat for Rotorua.
'Exciting': New CBD rental units may ease shortage
Meanwhile, McLeods Booksellers is on the move to a new location
Whakatōhea votes against split from treaty settlement
More than 61 per cent of voters said no to Te Ūpokorehe being removed from the settlement.
Why Rotorua Farmers Market won't restart this year
The decision has been made to not restart the Rotorua Farmers Market in 2022.
Rotorua Trust offers chance to make a difference
Those standing for the trust are encouraged to get their nomination in early.
Subscribers weigh in on damage already done for Govt reelection chances
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Govt should cover museum funding gap, says mayoral hopeful
One candidate thinks a 'taskforce' needs to be set up
Luke Kirkness: Great, we're moving on but there's still Covid caution
OPINION: Lots moved on from Covid-19 a long time ago but there is reason to be cautious.
'Massive cost': Bay of Plenty businesses concerned about new public holiday
The one-off public holiday to mark the death of the Queen will be on September 26.
Onepu park faces closure – again
Among the reasons for the closure was that they could not get insurance for the property.
'It was a survival scenario. She was hungry and going to jail was not a bad option'
Shoplifter accepted the risk of returning to prison, court hears.
Traffic light setting ends: Businesses celebrate return to 'normality'
The Covid-19 traffic light system and mask requirements have ended.
Former Te Arawa leader facing serious fraud charges: High Court hearing gets under way
Te Arawa business leader Roger Pikia's case is in the High Court at Rotorua this week.
Comment: This is the most important rule in life
COMMENT: I thought adults had it all figured out but it turns out, maybe not.
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
Stunning homes win gongs at building contest
A Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau house of the year competition was held.
Awareness of rare conditions raised by Zorbing in Rotorua
Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand annual appeal is "Roll 1k for MDA".
Conservation Week 2022: Rotorua groups work to better the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
One Roof: Rotorua property values is your suburb up or down?
A lot of properties have been taken off the market due to high vendor expectations.
Toi Ohomai associate dean shares language journey as Māori Language Week begins
A Māori educator on how we can make te reo Māori 'a normal part of our everyday being'.
'Absolute nightmare': Alone in emergency housing - a meth addict's road to recovery
'When you're an addict ... in six months' time, you could be in jail [or] dead.'
Business digest: Community funding, vet sector collab, REINZ award winners
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Samantha Motion: There will never be another like Queen Elizabeth II
OPINION: The Queen used her celebrity with an amazing grace that befitted her position.
A boat, a hearse and the Queen: Tales from Queen Elizabeth's stay at Moose Lodge
Queen Elizabeth stayed at Moose Lodge for five days in 1954.