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Rotorua Lakes Council animal control team lead Dylan Wright says attacks happen all the time but needed to be reported immediately. Photo / Stephen Parker

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'It was horrific': Beagle mauled, daughter bitten in vicious dog attack

22 Jun, 2019 7:26pm
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And residents are scared it won't be the last.

Home-based educator Kat Laugesen is worried about speeding traffic in Lynmore. She is pictured with Mikayla Rees-Corskie, 4, Toby Thom, 1, Penny Stewart, 1, and Lance Ihaia, 2. Photo / Andrew Warner.

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Residents fear highway traffic turning neighbourhood into 'main road'

20 Jun, 2019 5:35am
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And they're worried the problems will only get worse.

Tarawera Ultramarathon founder Paul Charteris (left) says the event wouldn't go ahead without volunteers. Photo / File

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How volunteers keep Rotorua running

16 Jun, 2019 5:00pm
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Rotorua events and organisations rely on the goodness of others.

The Melting Pot has a countdown until June 24 - the day single-use cups will be gone. Photo / Jane Trask

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Never too latte to make a difference

15 Jun, 2019 5:16pm
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The campus is looking closely at its mark on the planet and making big changes.

Rotorua Girls High School unveiled their new rugby score board and rededicating the field to rugby coach Mark Edmonds. Photo / Stephen Parker 110619sp4.JPG

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Sport training legend remembered with school honour

12 Jun, 2019 4:17pm
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A score board, a field and a lot of love coming together for a memorable man.

Ryder Brackfield, 11, is aiming to raise $150 at the Mega Dunk for Harold on June 23. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Annual fundraiser to make a cold splash for good cause

11 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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It's your chance to help raise cash for Life Education Trust at Rotorua Aquatic Centre.

Wellness committee chairwoman Shirley Tickelpenny says the improvement in morale has been immeasurable. Photo / Stephen Parker

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'There's a different hum': Teachers boost morale with Fitbits, puzzles

7 Jun, 2019 12:45pm
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Teachers in Rotorua are getting creative about looking after their mental health.

Hamurana and Awahou Ratepayers and Residents Association chairman Jerry Douglas. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Should Rotorua's urban roads drop to 40km/h? NZTA thinks so

7 Jun, 2019 11:31am
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Honest conversations are needed if the roads are to be made safer, says the NZTA.

A toothbrush head found in a rainbow trout on Lake Tikitapu. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua angler's bizzare find in trout

6 Jun, 2019 4:20pm
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The fisherman has also pulled out a fish wearing an elastic hair band.

Three of the Patua Te Taniwha Charitable Trust's founding members (from left) Cassey Thompson, Camilia Ransfield and Mataku-Ariki de Roo. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rotorua urged to 'fight the monster' after suspected suicides

6 Jun, 2019 7:16am
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New 'Fight the monster' trust formed to help whanau and vulnerable young people.

Alanna Campbell was shocked to see a car in a breathable bag. Photo / Supplied

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Cat out the bag? Try in the bag for walk up Mauao

5 Jun, 2019 9:26am
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One cat got a very special view of Mauao on Monday.

Isabelle Duthie, 5, is excited to get on one of Whakarewarewa School's newly donated bikes. Photo / Cira Olivier

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Whakarewarewa School makes full use of seven donated bicycles

5 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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An initiative to fix up old and unused bikes kids in schools.

Ngahi Bidios completing the challenge. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua man conquers tallest building in Southern Hemisphere

4 Jun, 2019 2:36pm
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He raised $5000 for the blood cancer foundation.

Rotokawa School principal Regan Williams (left) signing a memorandum of understanding with Ngāti Uenukukōpako kaumatua Paraone Pirika. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Local iwi to get permanent seat on school boards

1 Jun, 2019 3:00pm
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Rotorua schools are leading the way in school governance.

Teachers striking in Tauranga. Photo / George Novak

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'We need help' Bay principals hope for fast settlement

31 May, 2019 8:00pm
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After the mega-strike, high school teachers are set to strike again.

Rotorua Girls High School principal Sarah Davis. Photo / File

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School donations scrapped for decile 1-7

30 May, 2019 6:58pm
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Rotorua principals have mixed feelings on the budget.

Tak Mutu says the economy will grow with wellbeing looked after. Photo / File

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Small businesses stoked with Budget 2019

30 May, 2019 5:53pm
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Small Rotorua businesses happy with Budget 2019.

Rotorua Intermediate School teacher Phil Lash at the teacher protest. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Mega-strike: Local teacher considers quitting to have a life

29 May, 2019 8:00pm
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Family time is one of the many sacrifices he makes being a teacher.

Crowds gathered at the Village Green for the rally before the march. Photo / Ben Fraser

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'It did not need to come to this': Frustrated teacher

29 May, 2019 6:05pm
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Not even aggressive road-rage could dampen their spirits.

Teachers and supporter march in Rotorua. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Teachers' strike marred by intimidation as car driven towards marchers

29 May, 2019 3:09pm
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Today's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty.

Bridget Douglas (left) giving pointers to Carly Williams, Rachel Reed and Heewon Park. Photo / Supplied

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Young musicians given classical music masterclass

29 May, 2019 3:03pm
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New Zealand Symphony Orchestra flute player Bridget Douglas visited a Rotorua high school.

Primary and secondary teachers and principals will join in the historic mega-strike on Wednesday. Photo / Stephen Parker

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All you need to know about the teachers' strike

28 May, 2019 7:00am
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Picketing, speeches, a march and sausage sizzle form the framework of the monumental day.

A Rotorua man was arrested after a crash yesterday. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Man arrested on drug and driving charges after crash

27 May, 2019 10:54am
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The man crashed into a barrier yesterday about 3pm yesterday.

A kapa haka group performed at the OneChance Youth Awards. Photo / Ben Fraser

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OneChance Youth Awards, winners announced

26 May, 2019 8:30pm
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Twelve Rotorua youth have shared $10,000 of cash and prizes given at the awards.

Police were called to the sound of a loud bang this morning. Photo / File

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Letter box blown up in Lynmore, Rotorua

26 May, 2019 2:00pm
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There were no injuries and inquiries are ongoing.

Cheyenne Taia, pictured with son Jayme, 2, says they are lucky to be alive after a fleeing car crashed into their house. Photo / Ben Fraser

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'That could've killed us' - family lucky to be alive

25 May, 2019 2:00pm
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A young mum and her family's quiet night was shattered by two loud bangs.

Thick fog in Rotorua has cancelled fligths. Photo / File

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Fog has lifted and flights are all go at Rotorua Airport

24 May, 2019 1:41pm
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It had slowed down traffic in the area too.

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin. Photo / File

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Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year

24 May, 2019 5:45am
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The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.

Honeycomb crew Jay Lesa (left), Tia Chadwick, Ukiah Ohlson, Sarah Pearson, Laura Jane and Georgia Earle. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Honey Comb hairdressers a buzz after local award

22 May, 2019 4:00pm
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The owner thinks atmosphere and passion is the key to success.

Two John Paul College teams will be going to the national final for the Shakespeare competition. Photo / Stephen Parker

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How Harry Potter and Shakespeare got John Paul College to nationals

22 May, 2019 8:00am
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The students stand the chance of going to the London's Globe Theatre next year.

Owhata Primary School pupils Danni Lee Heke (left), 8, and Shilah Rose, 8, on their school iPads. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Lack of internet a hurdle, low-decile principals say

21 May, 2019 5:05pm
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Principals say internet access at home is crucial for learning.

Traffic on Route K is almost at a standstill. Photo / Kristin Macfarlane

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Motorists warned: Expect significant delays on highway for next three weeks

21 May, 2019 7:59am
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Contractors will work all day and day night for six days a week.

It took firefighters 30 minutes to put out the fire. Photo / File

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Car on fire sparks investigation

20 May, 2019 11:22am
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It took firefighters 30 minutes to put out the fire.

Rotorua Lakes High School Pink Shirt Day organisers Ava Slade (left) 16, Monique Hingston, 15, Ryleigh Lawrence, 16, and Rebecca Reid, 16.

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Rotorua says no to bullying on Pink Shirt Day

17 May, 2019 5:00pm
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People around the world are wearing pink in a stand against bullying.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick (left) joins Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis at the freedom camping announcement at Rotorua's iSite. Photo / Ben Fraser

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$8m to improve freedom camping woes

17 May, 2019 3:00pm
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The Government money is for operating costs such as enforcement and temporary facilities.

John Paul College counsellor Nancy Macmillan. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rotorua counsellors fear rise in cyberbullying

17 May, 2019 12:00pm
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Counsellors say the world of online bullying has taken on a new life.

Fire damage at Bula Takeaways in Rotorua. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Fire which destroyed business treated as deliberate

17 May, 2019 8:46am
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The Fijian-Indian specialty takeaway shop was destroyed last month.

Rotorua Intermediate School Principal Garry de Thierry. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Teacher's future unclear after assault

16 May, 2019 3:00pm
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Once heavily involved in theatre, teacher assaulted still struggling with concentration.

Elizabeth Pilaar, (left) and her son Jonathan. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Home-schooling is about lifestyle not just education

15 May, 2019 4:30pm
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Parents give their side of teaching children at home.

Aroha and Moehewa Armstrong are grateful for the community support after Aroha's cancer diagnosis. Photo / Supplied

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Life and death: $26k cancer drug lifeline gives Rotorua mum new hope

15 May, 2019 2:06pm
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A couple's call for help funding a cancer drug was met in record time.

Orion Evelyn, 2, (left) and his sister Ariana, 3 getting into ABC kindy's Thankful Thursday. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Thankful Thursdays see pre-schoolers give back

15 May, 2019 10:00am
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ABC Kawaha Point pupils have been repurposing donated food.

Salvation Army Brookfield store manager Sharlene Farrell. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Secondhand uniform sales flying this winter

15 May, 2019 9:00am
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How much do you spend on school uniform?

The Peake children, aged 5 to 13 are all homeschooled. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Homeschooling numbers rise in Rotorua

14 May, 2019 6:44am
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New figures show the number of Rotorua homeschoolers has more than doubled in 20 years.

Teachers strike in Rotorua in November last year. Photo / Stephen Parker

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'It's a very sad day for teachers'

13 May, 2019 5:45am
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The outcome of the union ballots will be announced early next week.

Police were called to the robbery at 1.40pm. Photo / File

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Tokoroa liquor store robbed

12 May, 2019 2:00pm
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The store manager has been left shaken.

Pixie Neame was born profoundly deaf. Photo / Cira Olivier

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Being deaf is a cultural identity, not an impairment

11 May, 2019 10:49am
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With a love of language and music, being deaf means getting creative about living.

Delivery Eats founders Komal Muttha (left) and Ankush Konde. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New food delivery service coming to Rotorua

9 May, 2019 5:00am
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After six months of working day and night, Deliver Eats will launch in Rotorua tomorrow.

High school principals have seen a rise in mental health issues. Photo / File

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More students need expert mental health help

8 May, 2019 6:00am
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A rise in youth mental health issues has high school principals concerned.

Otonga Road School 8 year-old pupils Georgia Fullard, (left), Oskar Hay, Yassin Ismeal, Afadzwa Chiwawa, and Lachlan Wing. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Schools join chain of paper dolls to unite youth across the world

7 May, 2019 9:45am
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Two Papamoa pupils started a revolution of unity among the youth.

Rotorua Lakes High School student Liam Twigley, 15, at the Rotorua Careers Expo. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Endless job options for youth of today

7 May, 2019 7:00am
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The careers expo in Rotorua.

Rotorua's Ngahi Bidois is tackling the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge. Photo / Ben Fraser

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A burning desire to help those with blood cancer

6 May, 2019 5:00pm
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Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand receive no government funding.

Rotorua Intermediate School. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Teacher struggling with injuries two months after assault

1 May, 2019 6:56am
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More than two months after an assault, Alasdair Hay is still suffering from his injuries.

Mary Nicholas and her son Matiu Sane on Te Ngae Rd. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Horror road: Two pedestrians hit days apart

27 Apr, 2019 11:37am
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Residents say there's more than one issue with the road.

Lisa Fraser at the Salvation Army shop. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Winter uniforms causing strain on parents

27 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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While sending kids to cold school is not an option, parents are feeling it.

Rotorua Girls' High School student Taini Tomoana is on the OneChance Youth Award committee. Photo / Cira Olivier

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Celebrating youth, who are often left behind

26 Apr, 2019 3:08pm
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The head judge said it was no easy decision picking the finalists.

People gather at Ohinemutu for Rotorua's Anzac Day dawn service. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rotorua locals remember fallen heroes on Anzac Day

26 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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The grandson of The Māori Battalion's B Company Captain stood proud.

The Anzac Cove Dawn Service 2019. Photo / Ray Cook

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Rotorua's Ray Cook at Anzac Cove Dawn Service

25 Apr, 2019 6:57pm
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Rotorua's Ray Cook stood at the Anzac Cove Dawn Service.

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Pou maumahara gifted at Belgium war site

25 Apr, 2019 12:47pm
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It has been four years in the making, stands 8m tall and weighs just over 6 tonnes.

Elmer Peiffer said Housing First has given hope to people. Photo / Ben Fraser

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'For every house that sells, you make a family homeless'

25 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Housing crisis in Rotorua is forcing more families and working people into homelessness.

Anzac Day dawn service at Muruika Soldiers' Cemetery. Photo/ Ben Fraser

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Lest we forget: Rotorua Anzac Day service

25 Apr, 2019 5:37am
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Hundreds gathered on the shores of Lake Rotorua this morning.

Family was everything to proud Queen's Birthday Honour recipient Hana Morrison.

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Morrison whānau mourns a humble pillar of love

24 Apr, 2019 9:06am
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She received a Queen's Service Medal for Services to Maoridom, community, and whanau.

Foster Boyce, 8, with his super-yacht at the Lego Lucky Dip. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Kids get creative in the library for school holidays

20 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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Kids got their dancing shoes on in the library yesterday.