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Mātauranga Māori meets New York Times
A te ao Māori initiative for Rotorua lakes has caught the attention of the New York Times.
On a knife-edge: Rainbow Springs may close for good
"As a child I remember visiting Rainbow Springs. It must remain open," says local MP.
Local Focus: 8 Scott Ave in Ōwhata was the place to be last Saturday night
No actors, just whānau on stage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$1.5m tourism venture to create up to 15 jobs
The venture will see people walk suspended among the Redwoods.
Kinloch killer's jail term appeal dismissed
Convicted Kinloch manslaughter offender fails to get his jail term reduced.
'Disgusting, despicable act' - pounamu missing from grave
The theft has re-opened the wound of mourning for the Jones family.
Shed near mud pool taken down
After four days of anticipation, the shed has been taken down.
Mud pool: Blessing in disguise for evacuated resident
With a family forced to leave, the next to go is the shed on the edge of the pool.
Rotorua angler's bizzare find in trout
The fisherman has also pulled out a fish wearing an elastic hair band.
Teachers' strike marred by intimidation as car driven towards marchers
Today's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty.
Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year
The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.
Permitted bush fire on SH30 south of Rotorua under control
Crews have been battling a fire at Horohoro.
Former charter school's 'mammoth' first year
Te Rangihakahaka Centre for Science and Technology has been open for just over a year.
Set up begins for Float, Bomb Comp
Thousands are expected to visit Blue Lake over the next four days.
Aotearoa Māori Tennis Championships a big hit
The tournament is one of the longest established Māori sports events in the country.
'No respect for clean, green NZ'
Current approach to waste focuses on community education while dumping continues.
Whoops: Police quick to find stolen car with GPS
Within an hour of the vehicle being reported as taken, police were in pursuit.
St John's leaders look to future (+ video)
St John's is looking to the future after the demolition of part of the church building - with a new temporary venue and name.
Gang brawl during funeral procession
A brawl between two rival gangs involving weapons broke out during a funeral procession in Whakatane yesterday.
Local Focus: Brave Rotorua designer shares his story
Successful New Zealand fashion designer, Kharl WiRepa from Rotorua opens up about his life before and after his addiction to meth. Made with funding from NZ on Air