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Māori liver cancer patients travel median of 121km compared with 56km for Europeans.
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The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union said the incident took place at the weekend.
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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.
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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.
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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
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'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga
"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."
Woman, 70, nearly mowed down by trail bike riders on footpath
A woman out walking had a scary experience after being nearly being hit by a trail bike.
Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush
'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'
'Fantastic': Thousands of submissions lodged over homeless motels' future
More than 3600 submissions have been made on future plans for emergency housing motels.
Guardian Matuatonga stands vigil on Mokoia
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Gardening dates back to when humans decided to plant seeds.
Rangatahi fight for taiao by being at the table
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Bay youth give voice to concerns and produce report for decision-makers.
Music helps lighten dark, heavy subject
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Te reo action series game changer for producer
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'Undermining local democracy': Watchdog to investigate closed council workshops
The investigation will look into eight councils, including Rotorua Lakes Council.
'It still isn't fixed': Rotorua resident fed up with 12 years of flooding
Every time there is heavy rain Veronica Martin says she can't drive out of her property.
Opinion | Pay healthcare workers properly and make the job more attractive
OPINION: The shortage is now. The need is acute. Patients and staff are suffering.
Woman injured in sinkhole thanks rescuers, hospital staff
The Australian tourist fell into the sinkhole at the village last week.
Jo Raphael: Since Nia Glassie's death, innocent children are still dying violently
OPINION: Since Nia's death in 2007, 174 children have been killed.
Held for ransom over stolen meth: Man pleads guilty to kidnapping role
Bobby Tipiwai stood by and did nothing to stop a gang of women's kidnapping and torture.
Trail bike riders chanting gang slogans terrorise neighbourhood
Girl, 12, in tears after one rider almost mowed her down deliberately.