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Comment: Sir Toby had a way of making things happen
OPINION: Taa Toby left us to decide his legacy
Afraid of the power bill: Why some over 50s are struggling to make ends meet
'The day to day cost of living is stretching the single persons budget to breaking point.'
'He is a legend': Cliff Curtis devastated by uncle's death
Actor shares his memories of uncle Taa Toby on the first day of his tangi.
Cliff Curtis: Hollywood v home - the two sides of making movies
Cliff Curtis - an advocate for change in the New Zealand film industry.
Live: Tangihanga for Sir Toby Curtis at Rotoiti
The tangihana for the Te Arawa rangatira will begin today.
Sir Howard Morrison Centre: Opening weekend programme in the works
Janelle Bish and Hinerongonui Kingi excited for roles with Sir Howard Morrison Centre.
Jill Nicholas: Taa Toby was a man who transcended cliches
OPINION: How fortunate Rotorua has been that this is the place Taa Toby called home.
Comment: Sir Toby Curtis - kind and witty, learned and influential
OPINION: Our beloved Taa Toby made a positive difference in the lives of many.
Marae overflows with grieving performers
Kāhu ki Rotorua: News of passing reaches over the oceans to Mexico.
Famed citadel of Te Koutu the fortress of a lonely tomb
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The famous citadel of Te Koutu stands at the north end of the lake.
Brady family finds its roots
Kāhu ki Rotorua: We came from all over the motu to celebrate our kuia .
'Her passing has left a huge hole': Haere ra e te mareikura
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Solemn journey to Turangawaewae
Painting the town yellow: The potent pollen mixes getting up everyone's noses
Experts explain what that yellow dust is that has been coating our cars lately.
'Sacrifice paying a few bills': Māori patients face extra travel burden for surgery
Māori liver cancer patients travel median of 121km compared with 56km for Europeans.
Parent allegedly assaults son's rugby coach - police investigating
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
Crime 'action plan' meeting: Rotorua store owners rally against ram raids
The chair of the meeting says he hopes it can be a collaborative conversation.
Trauma counsellors: Ending bullying starts with 'treating it seriously'
Bay counsellors say some people carry the stigma of bullying at school into adulthood.
Is an auction the right choice for selling your home right now?
Auctions have not been 'flavour of the month' but auctioneer says that could soon change.
Why the council is advertising a new six-figure emergency housing manager's role
The council is looking to employ someone as an emergency housing programme manager.
Missing kayaker: Search for missing 18-year-old on Lake Rotorua continues
It has been three days since the man failed to return from his kayak.
'Scary and damning' report paints grim picture of state of Rotorua
The mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing issues in the city.
'Taking advantage of us': Service stations affected by rise in fuel drive-offs
A top cop says fuel thefts jumped a quarter between January and April compared to 2021.
The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.
Convicted: Destiny leader Brian Tamaki admits crashing car into elderly couple's
High-profile church leader Brian Tamaki has had his careless driving case called in court.
'Hello': Mum's concern after man popped head through child's window
Police aren't making any arrests over the Tikitere window stalker case.
McClay: Nats panel that picked Uffindell took assault admission 'very seriously'
The panel concluded Uffindell had worked 'very hard to be a better person since then'.
'Appalling, shameful mess': Motorists doing burnouts turn 'jewel' into a 'disgrace'
'We have basically seen it become a quagmire'.
'I grew up with two very pretty sisters and made the best of what I had'
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait is stepping up for the Rotorua Beauty Pageant but might go beyond.
Concerns pay later schemes could fuel addiction as Kiwis spend $1.7b
Street poll: Read what Kiwis think about Buy Now Pay Later schemes.
Why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night
Wonder why a helicopter was hovering over Rotorua last night?
Abuse from beggars leaves children in tears: 'What's this town coming to?'
Two families with young children were left in tears after being abused by beggars.
'I would have died not knowing': Liver transplant recipient urges hepatitis B tests
One blood test saved Mana Ruru's life.
'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga
"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."