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'A staggering sum:' $1b spent on emergency housing
A large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.
'A bit hot and bothered': She thought she'd won $1200 on Lotto - the prize was $12m
What does she plan to do with all that money?
'That stabbing didn't need to happen': Witness' regret as 'naked' man wounded
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
'Not just ticking a box': Rest home pioneers Māori-context aged care
'What we're doing here is groundbreaking'
'A beautiful way to welcome manuhiri to the forest': Pou whenua unveiled in Rotorua
The pou whenua unveiling is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development Project.
Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others
OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.
Rotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovation
The current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday
Opinion: It was during a hīkoi I realised the depth of knowledge associated with Matariki.
Major Matariki tradition explained, how to celebrate at home
An umu kohukohu whetū isn't the only way to celebrate, it's as simple as being at home.
Bethlehem College chair Paul Shakes on religion, rights and mutual respect
OPINION: Bethlehem College's Christian beliefs include loving and caring for everyone.
Why following the Māori lunar calendar is better than a four-day week - businesses
Businesses say the maramataka mindset has health and work-life balance benefits.
'Matariki is ours' - Why our newest public holiday is important for all Kiwis
A celestial navigator on Matariki, family, and how to spot the constellation
Why three homeless motels in Rotorua aren't being forced to be compliant
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?
How do you go from $44,000 a year to $80,000? Meet the Kiwis making big bucks.
'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.