Gang VP who used teens in drug deals was a youth worker for Oranga Tamariki-linked agency
He was a drug-dealing Rebels gang member - and a youth worker in a Govt-funded role.
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Rotorua's council has opened consultation on its proposed waste plan.
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Bay of Plenty residents are advised to plan in the event of an emergency.
'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging
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'Disorder event': Screaming, revving, gang 'chanting' heard
'We want to reassure the public that we take this behaviour extremely seriously.'
Business awards: Redwoods Treewalk and Nightlights the supreme winner
The 2021 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards were held virtually on Friday.
Covid-19: 20 new BOP cases, 12 in Lakes, one in intensive care
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'One for the books': Rain challenges February record in Bay town - with warning of more
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Three people seriously injured in Rotorua 'disorder event'
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How to help Tongan families from here
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Jo Raphael: Travel is the light at the end of the tunnel
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'It is about equity': Schools help parents navigate back-to-school costs
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Schools prepare for staff shortages and class disruption as Omicron spreads
Schools have been told staff shortages are "highly likely" as a result of Omicron.
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Covid-19 outbreak: Person in hospital, three new local locations of interest
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'We need to celebrate' even though Waitangi Day events cancelled
"Spare a thought for the fact that it is our national day."
Tonga to get new ambulance thanks to Rotorua Rotary clubs
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Former church leader jailed for sexually abusing, stalking young woman
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243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic
The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.
Colour and music abound in hometown theatre success
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Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?
The hope of mass reunion is here at last.
Reduced booster gap makes 20,000 more people eligible in Lakes DHB area
Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine this week.
How Bay of Plenty businesses are adapting to working in red
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Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters
Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
Supreme winner: Rotorua's Redwoods Treewalk & Nightlights
Top prize announced at Rotorua business awards held virtually.
'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning family
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Driveway tragedy: Family member steals from doctor trying to save 2yo
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