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More elderly taking up funeral insurance amid rising burial costs
Funeral directors are also calling on the Government for greater financial support.
Emergency housing motel manager described as 'hero' during fire
A fire at an emergency housing motel has resulted in one person being injured.
Mask use drops 'off a cliff': What shoppers, retailers say
A mask-wearing survey in downtown Rotorua and what it shows.
'Historic day' as council committee takes step to return land to iwi
The final decision will go before the council, 68 years after the land was taken.
Homeless hotel: Support staff moved off site due to safety fears
A social services provider has raised serious questions about a Fenton St hotel.
'PR stunt': Mobsters warn gang crackdown could spark more violence
Taking items by force may only increase anger and 'inflame' the situation.
Teen mum classes still going strong after 20 years
Te Āhuru Mōwai is still supporting teen māmā to achieve goals while raising babies.
Dream your big dreams is the kaupapa
"We want them to take up the challenge to dream and reach their own potentials."
Dj aims for great mix of music, graffiti, culture
Jay Kohunui has 25 years in the music industry.
Carved house Tiki a legacy from no-nonsense ruruhi
Tiki was one of four prominent carved gateways that once protected Ohinemutu.
SH1 closed: One dead in two-vehicle crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 10am.
'Hate speech': Couple fear for safety after homophobic abuse
'It was disgusting and really offensive'.
Family's car rammed in terrifying road rage experience
The whānau in the vehicle described their terror during the ordeal.
'A gift from the universe': Rotorua matriarch Lady Kuia Morrison farewelled
Despite rain and cold weather hundreds attended her tangi and nehu.
'More holistic view of education': Principals reflect on 2021 NCEA results
"It just has been harder for students to build consistent success."
'One of our very best has now gone': Mourning Lady Kuia Morrison
'She can rest now knowing that her mokopuna have picked up the rākau.'
Waka Kotahi's billion-dollar blowout on roading projects
Only one of the eight projects has not increased in budget or completion date.
'A great loss': Lady Kuia Morrison dies aged 84
The renowned Rotorua matriarch died over the weekend.
Steven Joyce: The motel generation deserves better
Opinion: The social housing shortage is a crisis of the Govt's own making.
Te Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for Māori
Māori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.
Mayoral candidate claims Govt will end emergency housing for 'out-of-towners'
The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.
Property, ute valued at $420k forfeited after meth raids
Property and cash valued at nearly $420,000 have been forfeited after Kawerau drug raids.
Did you drive through the Lake Rd eruption? What you need to do
On Wednesday, mud, steam and water were seen spurting out in Lakes Rd in Rotorua
Toi Ohomai veterans project gets $1.2m grant
The project has been named as a recipient of Health Research Council (HRC) funding
Cages for bus drivers: Security fears after knifepoint robbery
The attack has prompted a call for perspex cages to protect bus drivers.
Chief had younger brother as partner in crime
Whakaturia is the name of the dining room that serves Tamatekapua meeting house.
New health era for Te Arawa
Rotowhio ceremony marks the end of district health boards and a new direction.
Cause of mud and steam eruption in Rotorua road revealed
The incident 'appears to be an infrastructure failure of a local geothermal bore'.
Watch: Emotional haka for student who died in motorbike crash
The much-loved student's cheekiness, opinions, curiosity and authenticity will be missed.
'Children in catch-up mode': Principal says winter illness taking toll
Seasonal flu, gastro bugs, colds and Covid are spreading among staff and students.
Mud, steam, water erupt on Rotorua road - quenching to begin if no bore link found
Footage shows steam and mud coming up in the gardened median strip.
Named: Woman who abused, neglected and bashed her child to death
The woman abandoned her bid for continued name suppression.