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New Fish and Game chairman learnt to fish before he learnt to ride a bike
Ngahihi Bidois is believed to be the first Te Arawa chairman of Eastern Fish and Game.
'Heightened levels of anxiety': Student demand for mental health services rises
One principal says students are expressing worry about Covid-19 and climate change.
'Industrial scale': Key player in $4.2m cannabis growing syndicate jailed
Tony Herbert was one of the masterminds behind a cannabis-growing syndicate.
When you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answered
The differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.
Rotorua sex toy thief jailed for 'crime spree'
Homeowners feel "utterly betrayed" after being targeted in meth-fuelled crime spree.
This is where you can take the kids glow worm hunting
Seek out the best places in New Zealand to marvel at sparkling glow worms.
More jail time for drug dealer after judge's miscalculation
Luther Toleafoa's jail term has been increased from 10 years to 11 years.
McClay philosophical after drop in National Party caucus
The Rotorua MP was one of the biggest losers in the National Party reshuffle.
Todd Muller U-turns on political retirement after National reshuffle
The new National Party caucus was revealed today.
Dealer uses lockdown as excuse for having 'smorgasbord' of drugs
He had $122,000 in cash but reckons the drugs found at his house were for personal use.
Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand
Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.
Lifestyle to 'envy': Head Hunters drug dealer sentenced
A patched Head Hunter has been jailed for methamphetamine dealing in Rotorua.
Finger-gunpoint arrest tale told as respected top cop retires
Competent, dignified and a quiet achiever - Mark Loper loved to catch the bad guys.
The 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang boss
Exclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.
Northland Covid-19 case travelled to Wellington, Rotorua
The flights have been identified as exposure events and contacts have been identified.
'Throttled by number restrictions': Tourism operators concerned about red traffic light
Rotorua and Taupō will start in the red traffic light setting today.
Live: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near Nelson
Eighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.
Rioting youth admit role in violent escape plan
Youths have admitted their role in rioting and wilful damage at a youth justice facility.
Delayed Tourism Awards come at perfect time for Rotorua
Eleven tourism businesses have been honoured at the prestigious Awards.
Local Focus: Thirty day Diwali draws to a close
For Monisha Sharma, Diwali is a celebration with lights, candles, fireworks and family.
Home detention for 'paedophile' church pastor
He was a former church leader, now he's sentenced for sexual offending against children.
Revealed: 15 motels in one city paid more than $1m for emergency housing
It coincides with the growing number of people on the housing register.
'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse'
'I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.
Covid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concern
Most new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.
Kawerau records first Delta case
The case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.
Gang members assault Chinese tourists for speaking their own language
Men attacked group at thermal pools because they were speaking a different language.
'Unacceptable': Councillors blast mayor for Māori ward decision process
However, another councillor says it's not time to 'quibble'.
Ngā mahi ā Rongo-mā-Tāne: Lifetime of dedication to growing māra kai
Bernie Hornfeck has had a life-long love affair with the kumara.
Hōkia ki ōu whenua kia pūrea ai koe e ngā hau kāinga: Combined efforts aim to improve wellbeing
Combined efforts aim to improve wellbeing
He pūnaha ipurangi Māori hou! A new space for Whakaue Pākihi
Whakaue Pakihi offers a hand to help traders reach a wider audience.
Te Kete Rokiroki a Whakaotirangi: Kumara super star of crops
Growing food reconnects us to Papatuanuku, and the kumara is part of the Māori DNA.
'Quackery': Medical centre slammed for promoting alternative Covid first-aid kit
But its lead GP says the practice believes in a 'variety of approaches'.