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Rotorua's SPCA is already at capacity, but is bracing for a summer influx
Rotorua's SPCA is at capacity, and is expecting an influx of animals over summer.
'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum
OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.
‘Crumbs from the colonial table’: Councillor and mayor butt heads at meeting
Councillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.
Lots to do and four months wasted by mayor’s changes, says councillor
“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.
Commissioners release decision on 13 contracted emergency housing motels
Independent commissioners have released their decision
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
'Government is the worst slumlord in Rotorua': Report reveals human right breaches in emergency housing system
The emergency housing review has found the system breaches human rights.
‘Right-hand man’: Meth delivery driver hid drugs and money in parents' house
Ben Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.
Emergency housing: Human Rights Commission’s damning report points to rights breaches
Inquiry finds emergency housing system is seriously flawed.
Bus driver knocked out, hospitalised after attack by passenger
Bus driver Murray Cannell was allegedly punched, kicked and stomped on by a passenger.
New housing accord will see emergency housing motels dwindle
'We have heard you, we have listened and we are taking action,' mayor says.
Senior Mongrel Mob member arrested in drugs operation
A senior Mongrel Mob member has been arrested.
Jury finds former pro rugby player not guilty of 1991 rape
Chris Budgen had been on trial since Monday before six women and six men.
Woman has waited 31 years for justice, jury told
Lawyers have closed their arguments to the jury in the Chris Budgen historic rape case.
Local Focus: Fence aims to keep pest in Whakarewarewa Forest
Wallabies are being kept from spreading into the Waikato by a 12.5 kilometre fence.
Rugby player's rape trial: It was just a normal one-night stand, jury told
A rugby player charged with raping a woman 31 years ago has taken the stand.
Dairy owner and father fight off hammer-wielding alleged robber
A Rotorua dairy owner shares his story of being attacked by an alleged robber.
Rugby player’s historic DNA rape trial: Woman ‘distressed’ after being dragged into alleyway, court hears
Crown witnesses have given evidence during the second day of the trial.
Local Focus: Rescues Palooza event to help animals in need
Rescue homes of all shapes and sizes to benefit from unique fund-raising market
DNA advance after 31 years sees rugby player charged with rape
He was in Rotorua playing rugby at the time, but says he "didn't rape no chick".
Who's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?
Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Howard takes long jump into medical career with top award win
She's a champion athlete who also wants to be a doctor. How will Gisele Howard fit it in?
Motels warned council in 2018 of ‘massive upcoming problem’
How the Rotorua Motel Association predicted the emergency housing crisis four years ago.
Aftershocks continue as Taupō braces for another quake
The area is still being rattled after yesterday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake.
Flying high: He overcame brain surgery to become a pilot
'I wouldn’t call it a hobby, it is a way of life - of living that dream.'
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The eight beating hearts of Te Arawa
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Famous Arawa warrior chief Rangitihi had eight children by four wives.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Mana whenua and airport find common ground
Have you noticed that the heartbeat of Rotorua is starting to gain moment?
Self-healing journey blossoms into career
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Spiritual teachings open to anyone who feels the calling.
Saboteur, brother of a cannibal, anti-vaxxer: Who is Graham Philip?
NZ's first convicted saboteur was motivated by debunked theories around the pandemic.
Quake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremor
The quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.
Revealed: First sabotage convict attempted to bring down national grid
New Zealand's first sabotage convict has been sent to prison.