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ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua's LoveSoup owner gutted after being targeted by thieves

27 Feb, 2020 1:42pm
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"Food is always available... why take it?"

Marissa Belcaster and her beloved dog Cooper, who had been subject to extreme abuse as a puppy. Photo / George Novak

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'He is such a happy dog': Severely abused Tauranga pup's second chance

27 Feb, 2020 12:41pm
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The puppy had been victim to the worst case of animal abuse the SPCA had seen that year.

Crankworx event director Ariki Tibble said the team was feeling

SPORT

Crankworx 2020: Rotorua on the world stage

26 Feb, 2020 6:30am
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Record numbers of punters and bikers have already arrived in town for the March 1 event.

Corps officers Kylie (left) and Ralph Overbye had been getting the new premises ready for months. Photo / Stephen Parker

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The 'lighthouse' of the CBD: All-in-one Salvation Army opens

25 Feb, 2020 5:34pm
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The Pukuatua St building opened officially today.

Kaitao Intermediate School principal Philip Palfrey with Rerewai Tauroa-Koha, 12 (left), Tanner Harn, 12 and Pani Warren, 12. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Attendance spikes as free school lunches pilot rolls out

21 Feb, 2020 6:00am
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The two-year pilot programme was announced by the Government last October.

Jacob Coker, 15, found out that his cancer had returned the week before Christmas. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Bucket list blessing: Taupō community rally together for sick teen

19 Feb, 2020 11:08am
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Jacob Coker was told he only had a 10 per cent chance of survival.

Graham Hoete with the piece that was sold to the Tauranga Airport. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Tauranga, not Towel-Wronger: New home for iconic artwork

18 Feb, 2020 9:44am
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'It's such a cool way to welcome visitors to our city.'

Lakeview Golf Club president Alan Deverson said they were trying to look at the positives. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Decades of memories 'up in flames': Golf club rallies to rebuild

18 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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The golf club was completely gutted by fire on Saturday afternoon.

Love Soup's Elma (right) and Gina Peiffer believe there is a

NEW ZEALAND

'Critical' Government funding for city's homeless welcomed

14 Feb, 2020 7:36am
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City leaders weigh in on the Government's latest funding package.

Jim Elley was left devastated on Tuesday when his beloved log splitter was stolen. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Tale of generosity as 83-year-old man reunited with 'little darling'

13 Feb, 2020 9:28am
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"I really am a happy chappy now."

Stacks of burnt cars. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

'It could have been a lot worse': Strong leads after car yard blaze

12 Feb, 2020 5:43pm
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The investigation into the fire was going to be "extremely hard".

Jim Elley was devastated to find his electric gates smashed and log splitter stolen on the morning of his birthday. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Elderly Rotorua man's 'pride and joy' stolen on birthday

11 Feb, 2020 6:00pm
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The burglary happened on Ward Rd, Hamurana.

Local Ola driver and cricket fan Sunil Kumar has dressed up his car for the big day. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Black Caps v India: Mount driver takes pre-game glow to next level

11 Feb, 2020 9:07am
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The game was set to start at 3pm at the Bay Oval today.

Kara Alexis tattoos Carla Cook at the Tattoo Hui. Photo / Andrew Warner

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What do you ink? Taking in Rotorua's first Tattoo Hui

10 Feb, 2020 10:39am
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'People have creative license over their bodies, it's a blank canvas.'

The Rotorua local who dedicated her life to the Māori health system died on Friday morning. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Te Arawa Māori health leader loses battle with cancer

9 Feb, 2020 12:30pm
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The Rotorua local died on Friday morning.

Melany Eason with her son Xavier. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Squealing with joy - or screaming? Mum and cafe at odds over noisy toddler

8 Feb, 2020 10:13am
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Mother is outraged but cafe says customers were complaining.

Lawnmower David May has been getting multiple cancellations with this dry weather. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rotorua 'dangerously dry' after 24 days without rain

8 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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The fire risk is extreme, water supplies are under pressure and workers are sweltering.

Registered Master Builders Association Tauranga president Todd Grey at work in the sun. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Big dry bites: Bay of Plenty 'dangerously dry' after month without rain

8 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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The fire risk is extreme, water supplies are under pressure and workers are sweltering.

Ohope Beach was packed to the brim yesterday as temperatures for the area hit record highs. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Two Bay of Plenty centres break heat records

4 Feb, 2020 11:16am
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The area has been a part of a load of "heatwave extremities" across the country.

Maoka Hara, 4, dressed in her very own kimono. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Konnichiwa! Japanese Summer Festival takes over Government Gardens

1 Feb, 2020 2:13pm
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This year's Japanese Summer Festival was a huge success.

Ngahuia Hona-Paku has a soak. Secret Spot Hot Tubs plan to make their typically hot pools cold. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rotorua in for scorching weekend

31 Jan, 2020 8:00am
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Highs expected to hit 30C as extended dry worries farmers.

Megan McCarty, from Monte Gelato, will make more than 50 four-litre tubs of gelato and sorbet a day this weekend. Photo / Andrew Warner

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1500 ice cream scoops a day

31 Jan, 2020 6:21am
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Tauranga temperatures could hit 32C as farmers fear drought may be on the way.

Tiny Deane has subleased the old gym and laundromat two doors down from his night shelter for the homeless. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Helping the homeless: Free clothing, laundry and haircuts

31 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Business leaders back expanded operation - but not everyone is happy.

Julian Varley has been missing since last Wednesday. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Please come home': Family's desperate bid to find missing father

29 Jan, 2020 6:18am
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"It is so out of character for him... he has always been one to keep in contact."

Marie Kondo at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Photo / Gettys

NEW ZEALAND

'Breathtaking': Netflix sensation visits Bay of Plenty

28 Jan, 2020 10:15am
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The star is known for her television show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.

A kea munching down on a seed iceblock. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

The coolest treat! Paradise Valley Springs animals cool off in the heat

28 Jan, 2020 8:58am
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Who do you think is the biggest fan of the icy treats?

The Rotorua Air Quality Control Bylaw comes into effect on January 31. Photo / File

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Old smokey: Just days left before Clean Air Bylaw comes in

26 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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The Clean Air Bylaw will come into effect on January 31.

Two people died in separate crashes near Taupō overnight, one following a police pursuit. Photo / Laurilee McMichael

NEW ZEALAND

'Keeps playing in my mind': Woman describes horror of fatal crash scenes

25 Jan, 2020 7:00am
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Two people died in separate crashes near Taupō overnight, one following a police pursuit.

Colin Denize with his 1963 Ford Fairlane. Photo / Caroline Fleming

THE COUNTRY

Rotorua car show: Man reunited with childhood car forty years after sale

20 Jan, 2020 9:01am
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The Rotorua eighth annual Rotorua Lakefront Car Show took place at the Village Green.

The shark was spotted at Pāpāmoa beach. Photo / Sarah Lewis

NEW ZEALAND

Shark spotted in the shallows at Pāpāmoa beach

19 Jan, 2020 2:48pm
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The shark was about 1.5 metres long!

The event put on by the Geyserland Country Music Club took place from 11am. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

The local hoedown! Hundreds turn out for Country in the Park

19 Jan, 2020 1:50pm
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The event was put on annually by the Geyserland Country Music Club.

Ngai Te Rangi's Paora Stanley pictured on the shore overlooking Pilot Bay and Mauao. He spoke to NZME about the possibilities for more cultural tourism in the region. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Pōwhiri blunder benefits cultural tourism

18 Jan, 2020 11:30am
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Community leaders are getting behind the push for more cultural tourism in the city.

Officers attempted to stop a car on Hewletts Rd about 10.45pm. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Four police cars damaged in Tauranga police chase

17 Jan, 2020 7:49am
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The chase started on Hewletts Rd about 10.45pm.

Warm temperatures are coming to the Bay after a cold week. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Weather: Cool temperatures make way for scorching week ahead

16 Jan, 2020 10:08am
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Have you felt the cold this week?

Rod Pearce sits in front of his shed that was broken into. Photo / Stuart Whittaker

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Te Puke security boss' family home robbed in broad daylight

16 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Thieves targeted the large family shed and basically "cleared it out".

Eden Anderson is one of about 80 new local staff members at the hotel. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Five stars, 80 jobs: Bringing back the 'big spenders' to Rotorua

15 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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And the impact of the new hotel has already been felt.

New general manager of the Pullman Hotel Richard Bungeroth with the new Rotorua hotel. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Business

At your service! Rotorua's five-star Pullman hotel opens

14 Jan, 2020 8:43am
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The Pullman hotel has taken over the former Zen Centre building on Arawa St.

A person has died on the Tongariro Crossing this afternoon. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Person dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, rāhui being put in place

10 Jan, 2020 2:19pm
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Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.

Tauranga's Abbey Pogan will head to Australia next week to help out. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Local vet nurse heading over to help with bush fire relief

8 Jan, 2020 1:03pm
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The 23-year-old was heartbroken to see the destruction the blazes had caused.

A hot summer's day at the Mount Main Beach in January 2019. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

A look at how Mother Nature will usher in the Bay's New Year

1 Jan, 2020 8:00am
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High temperatures and low rainfall swept the region in 2019. What will 2020 bring?

Matatā Volunteer Fire Brigade deputy chief Mark Hofert with the little bird. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'Flapping his little wings about': Firefighters rescue baby blue penguin

28 Dec, 2019 10:58am
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A little blue penguin was found struggling in the surf.

Iharaiara, 2 and Pipiana Linwood, 4 wallowing in Lake Ōkareka. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Summer is here: City's lakes pack out as temperatures rise

28 Dec, 2019 10:58am
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The lakes were the destinations of the day on Saturday.

Sian Nightingale was covered in bites after an hour lying on Mount Maunganui beach. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'So so itchy': Mount Maulers back for another year

28 Dec, 2019 10:28am
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Local noticeboards have been abuzz with chatter about the sand crawlers.

Melanie Lunam (left) and Haley Steadman looking lush in their fascinators. Photo / Caroline Fleming

ROTORUA DAILY POST

And they're off! Close to 4000 get glam for Rotorua races

27 Dec, 2019 3:03pm
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Gates opened at 11am with the carpark near capacity within the first couple of hours.

Fiona Hamilton, Shelley Thomas and Maya Hamilton soaking up the sun. Photo / Caroline Fleming

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hats, horses and bets: Thousands flock to Rotorua races

27 Dec, 2019 12:09pm
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Are you heading down to the races in your Sunday best?

NEW ZEALAND

Community shaken by suicide strip off for mental health

27 Dec, 2019 10:40am
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The idea was inspired by the naked farmer theme that had already swept through Australia.

The snap was captured in May 2018 outside Your Home Away From Home accommodation. Photo / Google Maps

NEW ZEALAND

Dark Side: Darth Vader gets stuck into chores

27 Dec, 2019 9:02am
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The photo surfaced on Google Maps showing a wannabe Darth Vader taking out their bin.

Shopper Gina Cicolini said she thought the stunning weather had brought out all the shoppers. Photo / Caroline Fleming

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Boxing Day sales take over the city

26 Dec, 2019 2:05pm
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The CBD and Central Mall were buzzing with people.

Numbers are expected to get between 3500 and 5000 people. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Place your bets: Thousands expected for Rotorua races

26 Dec, 2019 10:48am
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The sun will be shining as the summer festival comes to town.

Corps officers Kylie and Ralph Overbye are thrilled with how this year's appeal went. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

We did it! Thank you Rotorua!

26 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Six weeks of hard work have paid off for Rotorua's needy.

11-month-old Maximus is the key prop in the tree. Photo / Steven Newland

LIFESTYLE

'Just hilarious': Creative Christmas tree delights baby 'pilot'

23 Dec, 2019 5:43pm
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The Rotorua man's passion was to design and build creative Christmas trees.

Corps officer Kylie Overbye said the appeal had been

ROTORUA DAILY POST

And that's a wrap: Christmas Appeal enters final day

21 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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Six weeks of pure generosity has made all the difference! Go Rotorua!

Community ministries team leader Tania Hore (left) and corps officer Kylie Overbye surrounded by Christmas hampers and gifts. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Christmas Appeal: Emotions spill over as Christmas hampers collected

20 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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People came from far and wide to collect their precious Christmas hampers.

Rotorua Trust trustees Joanne La Grouw (left), Mike Keefe, Merepeka Raukawa Tait, Gregg Brown, Tamati Coffey, and Stewart Edward. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Christmas Appeal: Rotorua Trust donates $10K cheque to the cause

19 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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The donation comes as an added boost for the Salvation Army's Foodbank.

Golden Springs Holiday Park owner Shenshen Guan says there was never an

NEW ZEALAND

'Shocking and ridiculous': Holiday park owner vows to fight $680k fine

17 Dec, 2019 6:35pm
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Exploited migrant workers went unpaid, described the park as a 'prison'.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Christmas Appeal: My day as a Foodbank volunteer

17 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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Reporter Caroline Fleming headed down to the Salvation Army Foodbank to do her bit.

Salvation Army corps officer Kylie Overbye with some of this year's Fill the Bus haul. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Christmas Appeal: One week to go!

14 Dec, 2019 11:00am
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The appeal will wrap up next Saturday.

Adrian Hutchings who died in a car accident in September. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'My boy could give children a chance': Crash victim's skin donated to White Island injured

14 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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Adrian Hutchings died in a car accident in September but leaves behind a legacy in others.

Barista Issah Thompson serving up coffee on the big day. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Total takings! Reporoa cafe's gift to loved worker

12 Dec, 2019 10:04am
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The lady was being treated to a whole day of cafe earnings for her Christmas treat.

The student volunteers that helped out with the collection. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Christmas Appeal: Ngongotāha community collection a success

12 Dec, 2019 5:00am
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This year's Ngongotahā foodbank collection was a success!

Salvation Army Family Store coordinator Lisa Worthington and store truck driver Daniel Wilkes in the new store. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New Salvation Army opens its door, mostly!

7 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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The Pukuatua St Salvation Army premises is finally open, just not officially.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Record-breaking! Fill the Bus reaps massive haul

6 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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Yesterday's event broke the record for the largest haul of donations ever received!