Arson trial: Couple accused of burning down house for $85,000 windfall
A man and a woman are accused of burning a house down to gain money from insurance.
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David Beck: The Olympics is over but the excitement is not
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Rotorua's FreshChoice is the latest victim in a string of property damage incidents.
Snow way! Highways closed, snow on Mt Tarawera
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$4.6m in unpaid rates owed to Rotorua Lakes Council for past financial year
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Glitz, glam, dancing around the corner as Hospice event approaches
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Lakes DHB seeking $3m boost to treat patients
Growing waiting lists and missed targets for elective surgery are the cause.
Local Focus: Rotorua's male midwife says gender is irrelevant
One of only eight male midwives across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whakarewarewa, MacDiarmid Institute co-designing education centre
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Council takes action on climate change, 'albeit 30 years too late'
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Bay of Plenty nurses 'bordering on unsafe' work conditions
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Thieves smash window and steal from Rotorua petrol station
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Jo Raphael: There's something in our water
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MCing Dancing for Hospice and Olympics action
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Biking inspiration on the big screen
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Glass art magic and science: Pupils proud of creations
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Instrument fusion: Enjoy beautiful arrangements
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