National Emergency Management Agency's legal challenge
The agency has sought a discharge without conviction.
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Opinion: Paul Hickey - Shared path reminders, shrinkflation, Cash & Car
Paul Hickey discusses shared path reminders, shrinkflation, and a Cash & Car giveaway.
A Ngāti Whakaue pounamu weapon named Te Kaoreore could tell many stories
Among the many Ngāti Whakaue treasures, one such mere-pounamu is named Te Kaoreore.
Recovery of tohora resource taonga for iwi
This is a job done out of love, there is no funding.
Survey of North Island kōkako reveals pairs flourishing
The survey of North Island kōkako was organised by the Mokaihaha Kōkako Trust.
Opinion: Should we have a national day to commemorate the New Zealand Wars?
OPINION: Our history isn't black and white. It's that and everything in between.
Revealed: The city Christopher Luxon believes 'needs to get sorted'
The National Party leader said crime and emergency housing motels would put visitors off.
Student took 1914 days to re-engage, get back to classroom
One student not attending took 1914 days to re-engage and get back into the classroom.
'Respected' councillor quits in public meeting, claims mayor 'shunned' him
The resignation came after a decision to discuss a controversial bill in private
Rotorua hits 'pause' on controversial bill
Rotorua MP says 'throw it in the rubbish bin'.
Kiri Gillespie: Near miss - how travelling 5km/h under the limit likely saved my life
Gaining a driver's licence is a privilege . . . it's up to all of us to drive like it.
'Localised extinctions' something to prepare for as plant disease remains
Five years on, a Bay of Plenty grower says people still don't know what myrtle rust is.
Lucky wins for local Lotto players - have you checked your ticket?
A ticket bought at Rotorua's Te Ngae Four Square, and a Tauranga player on MyLotto
Labour support falters as Rotorua electoral bill 'fallen foul' of Bill of Rights
Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says he backs the 'brave and progressive' bill.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: government terms should be four years
OPINION: Three years is too short to do anything really constructive for New Zealand.
Opinion: Do some Kiwis have an aversion to physical work?
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the workforce.
Sea monkeys and flexible work: How businesses are supporting a return to the office
Plus: A clinical psychologist weighs in on how workmates can look after each other
Zizi Sparks: Labour shortage a wave we can only ride and wait for tide to turn
Opinion: An estimated 50,000 Kiwis will leave the country in the next year
Gang member gets home detention for $8000 burglary
A gang member involved in an $8000 burglary has been given six months' home detention.
Fears crime by kids could 'end in tragedy'
Children as young as 11 are behind a spike in vehicle thefts, ram raids and burglaries.
Shane Jones: Political stink in Rotorua
OPINION: It walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and is a lame electoral duck.
'An inspiration to us all': Master carver calls time after 55 years
One of the enduring faces of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute
Premium Debate: Govt handouts disincentive to work
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New gallery and exhibition in honour of W. Stanley Wallis
The Arts Village is pleased to announce an exhibition of W. Stanley Wallis' paintings.
Taika the tourist: Hollywood star's visit 'completely unexpected'
'Just like a normal customer but maybe a little funnier'.
Man jailed for secret sex videos on porn website
He videoed himself having sex with a woman and put it on a porn site to get revenge.
Want a job? Forestry desperate for tree planters and timber mills need workers
Finding people who were drug-free and would show up was hard.
Arts Village Green vibrant and bustling with stalls
The Arts Village Green hosted crafts, entertainment and fun for all the family.
'Long overdue' $9.5m upgrade of aquatic centre gets green light
The upgrade was among $34m of residential and commercial consents granted last month.