Emergency housing motel murder accused lose name suppression fight
Two men charged over a murder at a Taupō emergency housing motel can now be named.
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Exhibition explores the stars and traditional navigation
He Tirohanga Mai i ngā Whetū A View from the Stars showcases Te Arawa navigational history
Youngsters to showcase speech and drama skills
Event being held this weekend is in its 75th year and spectators can watch for free.
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The 2022 Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show is quickly approaching - running July 8 to 10.
Celebration and creation at Whangamarino School
Matariki Festival of Learning had the added bonus of a special announcement.
Search for automotive and antique treasures at event
The 41st annual Central North Island Swap Meet and Car Show Spectacular is on July 10.
Toi Ohomai and Pūhoro STEMM join forces
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97-year-old Tahiti bound with Whakaue kapa group
Covid cancelled a Hawaii trip for Te Kapa o Ngati Whakaue in 2020
Forget the All Blacks and Irish! Biggest game this weekend is at Koutu
The whole community will turn out from our koeke down to all our mokopuna
Tribes squabble over ownership of Maketu
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Rotorua council says 'no' to Three Waters
Only one councillor did not want to reject the Government's controversial proposal.
Rotorua's 5.7 per cent rates rise adopted
The increase wasn't seen as "eye-watering" as those from neighbouring councils.
One dead after motorbike crashes into power pole in Rotorua
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Woman who beat, burnt and killed 5yo sentenced to 17 years
Killer Michaela Barriball has been sentenced to a near record-breaking prison sentence.
Samantha Motion: US opioid crisis is lapping at our shores - is NZ ready?
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'Loss of local control': Three Waters opposition 'roadshow' visits Rotorua
The Government says the reform is underpinned by strong analysis.
Comment | Let MPs share controversial views - then let the voters decide
OPINION: Voters deserve to know where individual MPs stand on controversial issues.
Premium Debate: Subscriber views on staged approach to meet district plan
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Fenton St emergency housing motels.
Preserve the reserves, say petitioners
The petitioners are expected to speak at Thursday's council meeting
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: No substitute for independent Children's Commissioner
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SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.
'Appreciate every day': 108-year-old shares secrets to a long life
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'Breaking point': 'Over-stretched' firefighters ramp up strike action
The union claims years of under-resourcing but FENZ says its offer is reasonable.
'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housing
A large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.
Luke Kirkness: What we can learn from a businessman about Covid-19
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'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
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'Drop in the bucket': Hospice grateful for $3.1m boost but more needed
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Improvements to deadly 'nightmare' junction set to start
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Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?
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Rotorua stabbing: Police cordons cleared, investigations ongoing
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