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'It was disgusting and really offensive'.
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A heavy rain watch is in place for later this week.
'A gift from the universe': Rotorua matriarch Lady Kuia Morrison farewelled
Despite rain and cold weather hundreds attended her tangi and nehu.
$5m funding boost for Crankworx 'reassuring'
The boost is part of a larger $8.1m package across six years
Whānau and friends gather to farewell Lady Kuia Morrison
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The council issued seven commercial consents last month valued at $5,312,500
Tauranga port's bid for $68.5m wharf extension put off to 2023
If approved the plan would take three years to complete and create hundreds of jobs.
Comment: Why I'm cancelling generational cancel culture
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Rainbow Springs: Wildlife to be rehomed by October
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Q + A: Meet relieving district commander Tim Anderson
We ask what the biggest problems are locally, advice for newbies and more.
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Paige Poihipi-Fladkjar and Alex Evans on participating in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results
"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."
'One of our very best has now gone': Mourning Lady Kuia Morrison
'She can rest now knowing that her mokopuna have picked up the rākau.'
Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on roading projects
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
'Pokies plague': The region with 4 of the 5 worst gambling areas by population
Gamblers in the region are losing millions each year.
'A great loss': Lady Kuia Morrison dies aged 84
The renowned Rotorua matriarch died over the weekend.
Steven Joyce: The motel generation deserves better
Opinion: The social housing shortage is a crisis of the Govt's own making.
Te Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for Māori
Māori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.
Michele Hunter: Ferry service will only enhance our city
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Letters: Stay strong on Three Waters opposition, council
Our readers have their say.
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Teen jailed after 'unprovoked shooting' seeks home detention
The teen has appealed his sentence and fought to keep his name secret.
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Mayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'
The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.
Property, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raids
Property and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.
Six-vehicle crash SH5 at Ngongotaha, two patients hospitalised
Two people were taken to Rotorua Hospital after a six-car crash on SH5 at Ngongotaha.
Four residents' heating impacted as bore shut after roadside eruption
The council is working with residents on heating solutions.