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Squabbling wives given test to see who's first
Uenukukopako, a leading chief of the Waiariki region, lived on Mokoia Island.
Local Focus: Gregg Brown on Candidate Camera
Pig & Whistle owner Gregg Brown on why he decided to run for council.
'We had to do something': McDonald's hires security guards
'The reality is we have to make ourselves a harder target.'
Rāhui placed on Lake Rotorua following discovery of body
A karakia was held by Ngāti Rangiwewehi kaumatua.
What's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcano
People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.
'Dangerous building': Council hits hotel for homeless with notices to fix issues
Ministry says it does not consider the building unsafe for residents.
Body found near Waerenga/Mission Bay, Lake Rotorua
A member of the public discovered the body and notified police.
Dad fumes after car damaged by 'bloody big' pothole
Potholes are causing headaches for motorists. Have you noticed them?
'I thought I was going to die': Woman wakes up paralysed after eating shellfish
Kim Taia had no idea what the cause was, now local iwi have a way to test for it.
'Hope it doesn't get too big': Geothermal pool appears metres from home
One resident only lives two metres from where the geothermal pool has appeared.
Motorcyclist dead after crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash around 1.45pm.
Comment: Embarrassing stories from the doctor's surgery
OPINION: Laughter is the best medicine, except if you have broken ribs and diarrhoea.
'A little bit more outrageous': Steve Chadwick's life in politics - and what's next
Chadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.
'I felt a sharp metal object up against my neck': Bus driver tells of knife attack
The bus driver, whose identity was obscured, described the shocking actions.
Landmark partnership step forward for equitable health outcomes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Whanau to benefit from improved delivery in sector.
Life in te Ao Maori great training for justice role
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opportunity to have meaningful korero.
In 1823 the Rotorua area was invaded by Hongi Hika and his allies
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Parewaero noticed an unfamiliar war vessel heading towards her.
'Hello, is there anybody there?': Man tells of getting locked inside store
How a man got trapped inside a Hallensteins store.
'Unseasonable weather': A third of staff to go as Mt Ruapehu ski fields struggle
There is still more than half of the planned ski season to run, company says.
'Amazing show of aroha': Family donation means wahine toa's legacy lives on
The diagnosis was a "tough pill to swallow", but Angela Thrupp never gave up.
Local Focus: Ben Sandford on Candidate Camera
Local lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.
'His life doesn't end here': Friends and whānau share stories of Taa Toby Curtis at nehu
Hundreds gathered to farewell Taa Toby Curtis.
Sir Toby Curtis begins journey to final resting place
The nehu will begin at 12pm, with the burial following.
Ngahi Bidois: Through listening, looking and thinking we receive wisdom to speak
OPINION: Every ta moko is different and identifies the characteristics of the wearer.
Comment: Sir Toby had a way of making things happen
OPINION: Taa Toby left us to decide his legacy
Afraid of the power bill: Why some over 50s are struggling to make ends meet
'The day to day cost of living is stretching the single persons budget to breaking point.'
'He is a legend': Cliff Curtis devastated by uncle's death
Actor shares his memories of uncle Taa Toby on the first day of his tangi.
Cliff Curtis: Hollywood v home - the two sides of making movies
Cliff Curtis - an advocate for change in the New Zealand film industry.
Live: Tangihanga for Sir Toby Curtis at Rotoiti
The tangihana for the Te Arawa rangatira will begin today.
Sir Howard Morrison Centre: Opening weekend programme in the works
Janelle Bish and Hinerongonui Kingi excited for roles with Sir Howard Morrison Centre.
Jill Nicholas: Taa Toby was a man who transcended cliches
OPINION: How fortunate Rotorua has been that this is the place Taa Toby called home.