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Rotorua man Breen Makiri stabbed his son 12 times.
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The visit by hot air balloon entrepreneur Andrew Parker had a strong educational aspect.
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Charles Sturt's skate park dream moves step closer
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Rotorua 2031: What's proposed in the Long-term Plan?
Love the plan? Hate it? Public feedback opens today and runs until April 30.
Cooper finishes 2021 motocross season in style
The New Zealand Motocross Championships wrapped up at the weekend.
Mount Maunganui claim seventh Williams Cup
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Jo Raphael: I didn't master any skills over lockdown
OPINION: Everyone experienced lockdown differently but we were in it together.
Made in Rotorua: Vegas ready to hit New Zealand screens
A new television series filmed in Rotorua is ready to hit New Zealand screens.
Road worker responds to frustration over traffic delays
Motorists have been vocal about the disruption to traffic flow.
Bay weather: Rain on way but Easter looking drier
The rain is settling in for much of the Bay of Plenty during the week.
Local crime figures sky high despite pandemic
The amount of crime in the Bay of Plenty has been steadily rising since at least 2015.
Pool Party: Community helps celebrate new pool opening
The community celebrated the new outdoor 50m pool at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre.
Bay of Plenty player wins a Second Division
Eight Lotto players, including one from Bay of Plenty, each won in Lotto Second Division.
Currie and Wells claim Ironman New Zealand titles
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Hundreds come together for fun day at Pasifika celebration
The community came together for a family day out at the Pasifika Cultural Celebration.
Guns, gangs and hospitals: 13 treated for gunshot injuries
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Letters: Urgent action needed on footpath repair
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Dawn Picken: Government's fluoridation decision the right call
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Jo Raphael: This is tiresome, misogynistic and so last century. I'm over it.
OPINION: The critics need to get with the programme - or change the channel.
Review: Tutus on Tour brilliant, but local dancer missed
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Diabetes 'tsunami': Rates expected to double
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'Reputation is key': Family business wins top plumbing award
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'Raw and naked debate': should council workshops be open to the public?
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Rotorua gets a slice of $4m to combat homelessness
Rotorua is one of five locations around the country to receive the first round of funding.
Why Tāmati Coffey has moved his office next to an emergency housing motel
Tāmati Coffey says his new office is more visible and handy to those who need him.
Samantha Motion: Not in my backyard: Scourge of suburban moaners
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A Purpose in Life: Life stories written by students
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