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The Premium Debate: Subscribers congratulate new supermarket owners
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
The 'bottom line': Teachers share classroom realities in NZ's 'biggest' education strike
“You’re not just with the kids and that’s the end of it after they leave for the day."
Opinion: Free concert a celebration of Te Arawatanga at its best
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Money raised on the day was a tad under $40,000.
Community loses two distinguished kaumatua
Kahu Ki Rotorua pays tribute two venerable kaumatua who made huge contributions.
Kaumatua olympics organiser overwhelmed by numbers for 2023 event
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Response takes organisers by surprise
Te Arakau Te Umu a fierce Te Arawa warrior
Sister of chief Te Rangikauariro was married to the famous warrior Te Arakau.
'We’re so undervalued. There’s no respect': Teachers march through Rotorua CBD
Many schools in Rotorua are closed for the day.
Murder trial: Dead man’s cousin explains why she sent texts after fatal shooting
Murder witness says her cousin was shot within a minute of arrival at an Ōmanawa property.
Zoe Hunter: There is no justification for robbing the local dairy
OPINION: The cost of living is hard for all. But it doesn’t give the right to steal.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the teachers’ strike
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'We need them': Rotorua parents share why they back striking teachers
"I think the teachers should get all the support they can."
'I couldn't ignore the calling': Chemo skipped to help 'haunted' Hawke's Bay people
Five mental health professionals went to support victims of Cyclone Gabrielle.
I'm a teacher in New Zealand — this is why I'm striking
'For the good of the kids' I say to myself as I sit at 10pm planning tomorrow’s lessons.
Popular mountain bike park 'likely to be closed for next six months'
Forests remain closed due to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
EpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferers
However, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.
'Caring' mum who killed baby avoids jail - already serving 'life sentence' court hears
Melody Ngawhika was found guilty of manslaughter after a one-week trial in November.
Lifeline for dangerous driver who crashed into mum and kids
Convicted dangerous driver Patience Pari vows to make changes.
Opinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIP
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.
Explainer: What striking teachers want from the Government
Secondary teachers are seeking a new collective agreement.
'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thing
Demand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.
'We end up being everything to everyone': Teachers explain why they are striking
More than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.
Malfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'
A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.
Health facility under threat after precise location of earthquake fault found
Whakatāne hospital’s acute mental health facility is under threat.
Major milestone for SH5 recovery with freight convoys under way
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the route last month.
Ōmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defence
Trial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.
Letters to the editor: Praise for hospital, Te Matatini performances
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Person taken to hospital after medical event
Police were called to the scene around 8.46am.
'Made every ounce of lost sleep so worthwhile': Te Arawa concert raises nearly $40K for flood victims
Concert organisers have described the amount of money raised as "humbling".
Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store
They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.
'We've had enough': Retail crime doubles, dairies targeted 'daily' by shoplifters
“They’re doing adult crimes and not getting the punishment they deserve," one owner says.
Te Arawa kapa haka crews entertain for cyclone relief
Te Arawa kapa haka fundraiser raises $34k for whānau hit by storm.
Residents invited to Kāinga Ora meeting about 16 new Kawaha Point homes
Residents are being invited to a community drop-in session about the plans.
Can you dig it? Rotorua man heads to national excavator competition
The local excavator operator will display why he's one of the best.