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'He is a legend': Cliff Curtis devastated by uncle's death
Actor shares his memories of uncle Taa Toby on the first day of his tangi.
Cliff Curtis: Hollywood v home - the two sides of making movies
Cliff Curtis - an advocate for change in the New Zealand film industry.
Live: Tangihanga for Sir Toby Curtis at Rotoiti
The tangihana for the Te Arawa rangatira will begin today.
Sonya Bateson: How to tell whether someone is a good person
OPINION: Do you return your shopping trolleys when you're done with them?
Strike: Firefighters form picket lines in Rotorua
Rotorua firefighters join the nationwide hour-long strike today,
It's on! Fancy footwork and dedication ready to be showcased
Tomorrow Harcourts Dancing for Hospice will see 10 dance couples step out onto the stage.
Whirlwind of year with travels for BMX teen
Rotorua's Megan Williams relishes taste of world competition and sets sights on Olympics.
Paul Hickey: Brave locals performing for Hospice and extreme adventure
Paul Hickey discusses brave locals performing for Hospice and extreme adventure tourism.
Sir Howard Morrison Centre: Opening weekend programme in the works
Janelle Bish and Hinerongonui Kingi excited for roles with Sir Howard Morrison Centre.
Precocious talent impresses in solo concert
Solo classical guitar concert from Rotorua's Chris Everest impresses audience.
Mountain Bikers Ball to raise money for Jeff Anderson
Jeff and Janelle Anderson say they're blown away by the love and support.
Jill Nicholas: Taa Toby was a man who transcended cliches
OPINION: How fortunate Rotorua has been that this is the place Taa Toby called home.
Paid firefighter 'gutted' to walk off job as historic strike takes place
Strike action is going ahead on August 19 with career firefighters walking off the job.
Comment: Sir Toby Curtis - kind and witty, learned and influential
OPINION: Our beloved Taa Toby made a positive difference in the lives of many.
Marae overflows with grieving performers
Kāhu ki Rotorua: News of passing reaches over the oceans to Mexico.
Famed citadel of Te Koutu the fortress of a lonely tomb
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The famous citadel of Te Koutu stands at the north end of the lake.
'Seeing red': Fed-up retailers warn of vigilantes
"People don't feel like they are being heard."
'Her passing has left a huge hole': Haere ra e te mareikura
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Solemn journey to Turangawaewae
Brady family finds its roots
Kāhu ki Rotorua: We came from all over the motu to celebrate our kuia .
Don't miss out: Theatre's Spider's Web show well worth watch
Rotorua Little Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's Spider's Web worth checking out.
Painting the town yellow: The potent pollen mixes getting up everyone's noses
Experts explain what that yellow dust is that has been coating our cars lately.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers overwhelmingly in favour of funding Trikafta
OPINION: Premium subscribers react to news that drug could be step closer to being funded.
Enjoy music from different cultures at Winter Music Festival
The festival is on this Saturday at the Harvest Church Centre Auditorium.
Gregory Flavell: Search ongoing, appeal for paddle sightings
Gregory Flavell has been missing since Wednesday afternoon last week.
Luke Kirkness: The impact of social media on local politics
OPINION: Good luck to everyone who decided to put their hands up in a local election.
'Sacrifice paying a few bills': Māori patients face extra travel burden for surgery
Māori liver cancer patients travel median of 121km compared with 56km for Europeans.
Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
Letters: A jewel in NZ's crown falls to the bottom of the heap
Our readers have their say
Jo Raphael: Our local elections need lively debate, discussion and competition
OPINION: Some fields are wide open, while others are a cakewalk.
Crime 'action plan' meeting: Rotorua store owners rally against ram raids
The chair of the meeting says he hopes it can be a collaborative conversation.
Could Rotorua's Blue Baths have stayed open?
New Government guidance has raised questions around the 'iconic' building's closure.
Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'
Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.
Lake Rotorua: Search continues for missing teen, whānau makes statement
The teenager was last spotted on the western side of the lake on Wednesday afternoon.