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This song Tangata Kikoro translates to “The Gigolo”.
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Watch: Burst pipe shoots water high into the air
Water was shut down to up to 1800 homes while the pipe was repaired.
Teen girl bus-stop bashing: What election candidates have to say to her mum
Candidates respond to comments made by the victim's mother.
Environmental terrorism fears: Lake closes to boats, anglers to keep out 'monster'
Closure of 'trophy' trout lake on eve of fishing season a 'blow to anglers' - Fish & Game
Vision New Zealand candidate for Waiariki electorate, Charles Tiki Hunia
An insight into Waiariki MP Vision New Zealand candidate Charles Tiki Hunia.
Readers' views: Massive council over-spend a ‘horrifying fiasco’
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'Stop our children being a political rugby ball': Teacher's message to candidates
One teacher believes a lack of a cross-party shared vision is 'destroying our future'.
A beacon for indigenous culture
Festivals painted the town with vibrant shades of artistic brilliance.
Horror night as three dead in separate crashes
All the roads where the crashes occurred are now open.
Te Pāti Māori candidate tops informal audience poll at chamber event
Rivals say some parties had more people in the crowd.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into water
Two accidents only a couple of hours apart leave roads closed.
'Terrified': Robber on parole holds up vape store workers at knifepoint
A victim says she suffers emotionally and psychologically, and had to get counselling.
Kuia who took up arms to protect their whenua
The place was so named by the distant ancestor Ihenga.
A transformative mission
Inspired by their desire to support the well-being of Māori families.
'That attracted some attention': Drunk driver on his phone nearly hits cop car
'You crossed the centre line straight into the path of a police officer.'
The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to the looming tradie shortage
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Jury finds Mongrel Mob trio not guilty of murdering David Kuka
One of the trio was found guilty of being an accessory after the fact to murder.
Chronic asthma: Girl hospitalised 23 times for respiratory illnesses
Chloe Crump has been hospitalised 23 times for her respiratory conditions,
Armed hold-up: Pair jailed for meth-fuelled robbery of tavern
Why getaway driver was given harsher sentence than robber 'brandishing ... a pistol'.
Fire alarm: Smoking prisoners force court to evacuate, judge says
Rotorua Courthouse evacuated after fire alarm goes off during hearing.
Popular lake could be closed as precaution against invasive Asian clam
Trust is seeking temporary closure of the lake to boats.
More time: Tiny Deane granted another extension to sell security firm
He was ordered to sell the business after a licensing authority's misconduct ruling.
Rain warnings upgraded for BoP, spilling at Matahina Dam
Atmospheric river moving northwest through the country today.
Bridge maintenance causes significant road closure in Rotorua
NZTA says closing the road will let it finish the project fastest.
'This saved my life': Cancer survivor urges men over 50 to get simple test
He said a simple PSA blood test saved his life and more men should get checked.
Opinion: Why paying for parking won't kill this popular Bay spot
OPINION: I don’t think the Mount is going to face a shortage of visitors.
'Heartbreaking': 13yo girls prostituting themselves to buy P
Meth is now easier to get than cannabis, a police chief says.
'Up the Wahs' day at school has young fans dreaming big
It beats doing maths and spelling.
Man assaults elderly stranger over cigarette
Pair got talking after the incident and 'parted on good terms', defence lawyer says.
What election candidates say to a mum and whānau living in a motel
Rotorua and Waiariki MP candidates respond to Pareuruora Rangirangi's story.
Mark Lister: Why so gloomy? It’s not so bad out there
OPINION: There’s little point being an investor unless you believe things will get better.
The Prem Debate: 'Ghost house' tax not worth the candle
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
How to solve the housing shortage? What Rotorua election candidates say
It was the first time all six stood together before an audience.