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'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis
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Three homeless motels are not yet being asked to comply with rules - yet.
The fall of Te Tumu - a death marks iwi boundaries
The authentic site of Te Tumu is still debated.
'Out of this world': Rotorua weaver buzzing over festival experience
Indigenous arts brings creative minds together.
Whakatāne hit and run: Police ask for help finding driver
Police are asking for witnesses of the incident on Matirerau St to come forward.
Well-seasoned: Lynne retires after 43 years at the same KFC
'KFC has been good to me. I'm pretty proud of these 43 years.'
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Depp and Heard show domestic violence hates sunlight
OPINION: Domestic violence takes root in the darkness and shadows.
'Very infectious' gastro bug spreading throughout Bay of Plenty
Principal says "particularly nasty" bug a factor in a rise in student and staff sickness.
Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order
OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.
'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: Judge
Man instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.
Advocates share their wishlists for the new Māori Health Authority
'The philosophy is great. We want to see the resourcing to back it up.'
Polynesian Spa death: Coroner urges better supervision
A coroner has looked into why a French tourist died while soaking in a Rotorua hot pool.
Homicide investigation launched in Whakatāne after assaulted man dies
Police are seeking information from the public to assist their investigation.
Aussie perks and pay drawcard for Kiwis: Are you missing out?
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'Monstrous surprise': Why a man's heart stopped seven times
Gary Cassidy went from deadlifting 180kg to being unable to walk.
Hiding in a truck: Couple to be deported after breaching Covid restrictions
An Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.
Sonya Bateson: Same-sex marriage is real, it exists - and it's a right
OPINION: Marriage isn't a solely Christian concept nor is it just between a man and woman.
Present-day tranquillity of the Kaituna Cut far cry from history
Ngai Te Rangi once successfully occupied this stretch of land.
Matariki celebrations to be held on shores of Lake Rotorua
Celebrations will include an umu kohukohu whetū ceremony.
Missing man acting 'normal' day before he 'vanished'
Shane Edwards 'vanished' from his Tokoroa home on May 14 and has not been seen since.
'Slap in the face': Shocked road-rage victim 'mind-blown' by attacker's punishment
'No wonder people like this guy act like this, there is basically no penalty.'
'We love him and we just want him home': Partner of man missing a month speaks out
Shane Edwards has been missing for a month and has not used his phone or bank account.
'Be very vigilant': Woman's warning after four unauthorised purchases in fortnight
'It is just lucky that I had a little bit of savings ... I would have been screwed.'
Motels for 1000 homeless: Submissions open for resource consent applications
Locations for contracted emergency housing motels and for how many have been revealed.
'Pretend paramedic' was unlawfully administering drugs to patients
Patients had no idea he was unqualified, a court has heard.
'Fenton St ghetto': Petition launched to tackle emergency housing
Mayoral candidate Fletcher Tabuteau has launched a petition to Parliament.
Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000
One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.
Hacking victim gets money back but calls for more protection
A Rotorua woman whose bank account was hacked has been reimbursed the stolen refunds.
'Easy way' to make money sees cannabis grower jailed
He wanted an easy way to make money, so got involved in a cannabis growing syndicate.