'Ridiculous': 20 holiday rentals to be without power in school holidays
Business owner Norman Donald says the scheduled one-day outage lacks common sense.
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Man appealing rape conviction says he has 'sexsomnia'
Man claims he didn't know he was having sex in his sleep.
Workplace incident: Man remains in serious condition in hospital
WorkSafe was making initial inquiries.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the state of the region’s mental health support
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Tikitapu swamped with waka ama hopefuls from 105 schools
1600 paddlers. 163 races. Four days.
National Māori Housing think tank starts in Rotorua
The three-day conference looking at the state of Māori housing starts today.
Wayne Knox: Māori housing crisis must be addressed at conference
Opinion: This conference has been strategically timed in advance of the October elections.
Critical injuries: WorkSafe making inquiries after incident involving truck
Police were called to an address about 12.50pm.
'Crazy' summer of local cricket wraps up with Indians' win
This week's Hākinakina iwi Kāinga – Community Sport Edition.
Paddlers splash down on Tikitapu for school waka ama champs
More than 1600 paddlers have descended on Rotorua.
Carmen Hall: Hospitality’s struggle to find workers an uphill battle
The hospitality sector is struggling to attract staff and employers are suffering.
Rising wait times for children's mental health assessments 'worrying'
'The need is way greater than the actual capacity to service that need'.
Bail denied for man accused of setting Ngongotahā house fire
A man accused of burning a Ngongotahā home has appeared in court.
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
Crankworx: Tenth slopestyle gold for flying Swede
This may have been Emil Johansson's most technical run yet.
Jo Raphael: Elderly abuse is despicable, predatory and selfish
Because of love and family ties, the elderly are often silent victims.
'The end of our Covid-19 phase': Crankworx filled with families and fun
Crankworx is broadcast to a number of different countries.
'Cruel attack': Dad's shoe imprint left in bruise on boy
Abusive father rates his anger issue only 3/10
Life for mum three years after ‘heartbreaking’ lockdown decision
Exactly three years ago, the country went into lockdown.
Jo Raphael: Lockdown anniversary brings back tough memories
OPINION: We’ve learned a lot about ourselves over the past three years.
Rotorua club withdraws venue hire for controversial anti-co-governance event
The council, however, may yet play host.
Hospo business turns down $30k of work due to 'dire' staff shortages
Though salaries are up, many sectors are asking where the workers have gone.
Dogs at risk from toxin-releasing algal blooms at Lakes Rotoiti and Okaro
Health warnings for cyanobacteria also remain in place at Lake Maraetai and Lake Rotoehu.
'Six months is a long time to hang on to secrets': Police plea after mum-of-three's death
The 28-year-old was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on State Highway 33.
Local Focus: Black Label BBQ sizzles with skills
Shaun and Alia Branson have taken their passion for BBQ to a higher level.
Straight from school to Crankworx: Locals make event atmosphere special
"Coming to Crankworx is important."
Sonya Bateson: My tips to save money during the cost of living crisis
OPINION: Hands up if you’re feeling the pinch of the cost of living.
'Help us keep the refuge going': Fears women's safe houses will close
The Waiariki Women’s Refuge is trying to raise $50,000 for its operations.
Rent: New production tackles addiction, homelessness and mental health issues
The setting might be Lower Manhattan but the lifestyle is similar.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Rotoiti's sacred log an evil omen
It usually appeared to the people only as a harbinger of misfortune or death.
Opinion: Busy life for a tough old bird
Variety of activities keeps kaumatua in touch with hapori.
One dead after serious crash that closed part of State Highway in Bay of Plenty
Police rushed to the scene on State Highway 41 at about 1.40pm today.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss dissatisfaction over education system
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.