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OPINION: Our Queen's Birthday Honours recipients deserve to be proud.
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'Anything we receive is greatly appreciated': $15m boost for Māori tourism operators
Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson made the announcement in Rotorua on Thursday.
Kiwi on the back doorstep thanks to Ken and Sue Laurent
The couple have been appointed members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Fungi, tennis and aquaculture among reasons behind Queen's Birthday honours
Eighteen people from the Bay of Plenty have been awarded honours this Queen's Birthday.
'Absolutely gobsmacked': NZ's newest sporting Dame
Ruia Morrison, the 85-year-old tennis icon, is New Zealand's newest sporting Dame.
Arise Sir Buck! All Black great among eight new knights, dames
Wayne 'Buck' Shelford gratefully accepts his unexpected Knighthood honour.
Checking is good: Men's Health Week sharing messages
Men's Health Week runs from June 14 to 20, 2021.
Mild, medium or hot? Pepper & Me's Cherie Metcalfe answers burning questions
The chef and entrepreneur will be speaking at an evening event in Rotorua.
Zizi Sparks: Who says you can't be happy in a nine-to-five?
Opinion: It feels like some life coaches imply I need to quit my job to be truly happy.
Leah Tebbutt: Racist ideas ensured my strongest connection to my whakapapa is a man no longer here
OPINION: My Poppa is my identity to te ao Māori
Exclusive: Vettori's warning for Adesanya ahead of UFC title bout
In a rematch of their 2018 bout, Marvin Vettori is looking to settle the score.
Dawn Picken: Listen up, I've got something to say
OPINION: We know when someone's focusing on our words and when they're not.
Why Tania Tapsell married the love of her life in secret
Tania Tapsell and the love of her live, Kanin Clancy, are married. But why the big secret?
City cost equation dictating kids' study futures
Can students realistically go to the best university for their future career?
Why some motels are choosing visitors over homeless
What's happening now with the Government's plan to change emergency housing in Rotorua?
'Pleasing' council financial position, no strategy to reduce debt
Rotorua Lakes Council and three controlled organisations' incomes defy expectations.
Volcanix squad named for 2021 campaign
The Volcanix start their season against Auckland on Saturday, July 16.
Filipino fusion: Culture to be shared at Night Market
A Fiesta Pinoy celebration is being held at the Rotorua Night Market on June 10.
Annual Swim-a-thon fundraiser a 'fabulous day'
Sixty-four local swimmers took the plunge to help eradicate Polio in the world.
Sacked Whakatāne Hospice worker temporarily reinstated
A Hospice Eastern BOP social worker and counsellor has her role reinstated.
Falcon Hatupatu honoured in original artwork
A silent auction for original artwork of falcon Hatupatu is now open for bidding.
$242m for Māori health: What Māori can expect from millions
Peeni Henare speaks on the $242m set aside from the Budget for Māori health
Cira Olivier: Who would've thought the crowd was better than the game?
Opinion: The Breakers took home a nail-biting win but the atmosphere was the highlight.
Willie Jackson: Government can plant economic recovery seed in the Māori tourism industry
Opinion: Sure there are going to be sceptics but you have to start somewhere.
No arrests or items found after JPC lockdown
The school immediately entered their lockdown procedure after contacting police.
Māori tourism operators to receive $15m boost over two years
It comes after the Government invested $12 million into Māori tourism last year.
Jo Raphael: School leaders burning candles at both ends
OPINION: A happy medium needs to be found for burnt-out school leaders.
Whakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleas
The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.
Emergency housing deal: Ministry turns back on motel's controversial plan
Rotorua's Ambassador Thermal Motel owners still hope to have emergency housing clients.
Can a weekend hot pool retreat heal body and mind?
It's easy to find mindful moments on a weekend wellness retreat but how to make them last?
Local Focus: Covid vaccination rolls out to protect whakapapa
Te Arawa Covid Response Hub vaccinates bubbles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Murder accused mum sentenced for cutting off monitoring bracelet
Judge said her offending was a serious breach of failing to answer court bail.
Local Focus: Breakers' first NBL game in Rotorua
The Breakers scout for the next Tom Abercrombie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.