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Jo Raphael: Political cracks widening on gun control in the US
OPINION: Cracks are widening in the US political landscape over gun violence.
Retirement village celebrates three 100th birthdays
A local retirement village celebrates three 100-year birthdays.
Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others
OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.
Rotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovation
The current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on the issues.
Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday
Opinion: It was during a hīkoi I realised the depth of knowledge associated with Matariki.
Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home
An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.
'You can feel the aroha': Rotorua Matariki ceremony draws hundreds
Grief was shared and reflections made on the first official Matariki public holiday.
Bethlehem College chair Paul Shakes on religion, rights and mutual respect
OPINION: Bethlehem College's Christian beliefs include loving and caring for everyone.
Why following the Māori lunar calendar is better than a four-day week - businesses
Businesses say the maramataka mindset has health and work-life balance benefits.
'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis
A celestial navigator on Matariki, family, and how to spot the constellation
'Significant pressure': Longer than usual wait times at Rotorua and Taupō EDs
Longer than usual wait times are expected.
Letters: Council funding better spent elsewhere, not on a new plaza
Our readers have their say on council's vision for the city centre and unregistered cars.
Ngongotahā landslip still blocking, cause unknown
There is still traffic management in place on State Highway 5.
Teens excited to represent country in basketball
Hana Lacey-Rameka and Carly Ohia were made the U17 Women's National Basketball Team.
The force was with competitors as they wielded lightsabers
The Rotorua branch of New Zealand Lightsaber Guild hosted a tournament in Rotorua.
Paul Hickey: Matariki celebration, caffeine and shopping, local events
Paul Hickey discusses Matariki celebrations, caffeine and shopping, and local events.
Light up Redwoods at Matariki Ride the Night
The annual Matariki Ride the Night is at the Redwoods on July 1.
Closing and opening chapters with Eastern Fish & Game
Closing and opening chapters with Eastern Fish & Game for Andy and Arash.
Life of Kiwi icon Jean Batten captured in art collection
Retired pilot, now artist, Jon Marett showcases life and accomplishments of Jean Batten.
Rotorua athletes achieve great results at Oceanias
Rotorua's Lisa Adams and Hannah Gapes achieved great results at Oceania Area Champs.
'What did you say?': Store can't believe they sold $12m Lotto ticket
The prize was made up of Powerball First Division and Lotto First Division.
Zizi Sparks: Councils should consult openly and often
Opinion: Bring communities along on the journey to give them ownership.
The end of MIQ in Rotorua: Sudima, Ibis, Arawa Park Hotels to reopen next week
MIQ hotels in Rotorua have hosted more than 17,000 quarantined returnees over two years.
Why three homeless motels in Rotorua aren't being forced to be compliant
Three homeless motels are not yet being asked to comply with rules - yet.
Blending mātauranga Māori and science
Passionate rangatahi focus ao Maori lens on environment.
The fall of Te Tumu - a death marks iwi boundaries
The authentic site of Te Tumu is still debated.
'Out of this world': Rotorua weaver buzzing over festival experience
Indigenous arts brings creative minds together.
Worst time for first home buyers since 1957 - report
It's official, it's harder for millennials to buy a home than baby boomers.
Landslip causing delays on SH5 near Ngongotahā
Emergency services were notified of the incident shortly after 6pm.