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Subscribers let off steam over vaping issues
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Patchell Group's call to enter the 'business party of the year'
'Rotorua’s business party of the year'
Verbal abuse, physical threats: City contractors face more public abuse
'Many of the incidents are very distressing for our workers'
'Freaks me out': Kiwi nurse 'clears $170k' in Australia, primary teacher makes $97k
Carmen Hall speaks to 8 NZ health workers and teachers chasing their dreams in Australia.
Rape trial: Jury returns verdicts on accused Seda Tiv
Jurors deliberated for about four hours.
Te Mapou marks site where chief fell
Te Mapou pā was an ancient pā site that overlooked Te Rotoiti.
Roimata Mihinui: June 10 is a special day on our Tuhourangi calendar
Opinion: The eruption in 1886 determined the future of our people.
'Thrilled': Major milestone for local tech academy
Seeds of success already bearing fruit in holistic approach to future work.
Crispian Stewart: Rotorua tournament celebrates legacy of league visionaries
OPINION: Peter McLeod was a fervent supporter and advocate of the sport.
'We love our tulips': Council axes bid to trim flowerbed budget
Councillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.
'Major' roadworks double travel time for some commuters
"If I’m going to town I have to add 20 mins of extra travel time."
'Overwhelmed with happiness': Mayor welcomes baby girl, announces 'unique' name
She also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.
Hands off free contraception, National
OPINION: Find somewhere else to save dollars and leave contraception alone.
Death or injury likely: Damning report finds high fire risk at homeless hotel
An official report has revealed the potentially deadly dangers at the facility.
Rotorua algal blooms: Health warnings for all lakes lifted
The algal blooms had subsided.
Watch: Girls' High rugby team inspired by idol chat
Chiefs Manawa star Luka Connor believes the future is "huge" for tomorrow's players.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit
OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.
New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Homeless motel woes: 'Peeing' on windows, fights and swinging metal baseball bats
There are fewer people living in homeless motels but some residents are still suffering.
Councillors vote down arts and events cost-cutting proposals, save four jobs
Deliberations on the draft Annual Plan have begun, and some proposals have been scrapped.
Entertainment figure trial: Complainant tells of white powder, sexual advance and secrecy
'He was pretty angry. Just fuming,' the woman says.
'Drama higher than their heels': Gowns and Geysers season 2 is here
'This season is 1000 per cent more extravagant than the first.'
From peaceful to perilous: Innovations needed to combat crime
Opinion: Supermarkets resorting to bodycams in a desperate bid for safety is a smart move.
Rotorua teen named as victim in double fatal crash
The two-car crash happened on Sunday May 28.
Beating traffic and saving money: How e-bikes changed one man's commute
One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.
'Loud bang': Rotorua dairy targeted in early-morning ram raid
'I just feel so sorry for the owners,' a resident said.
'Loophole' fuelling country's youth vaping epidemic
'We have far too many Specialist Vape Retailers in New Zealand.'
Rape trial: Man used fake names on Facebook, Snapchat to meet teens, jury told
He has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to two complainants.
It's a hit! 11-year-old ‘beyond ecstatic’ to design winning mascot
Issy Walmsley loves art, but never thought she would win.
Rotorua's record rainfall confirmed. Are you surprised?
Last month was the wettest May on record since records began in the 1960s. Surprised?
'Unhelpful' and 'inflexible': Early childhood leaders slam new subsidy rules
'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'