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Devon Sea Foods owner Dave Kelly Jr (front) and The Hits' Bryce Morris. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Devon Sea Foods voted Rotorua's best takeaway

18 Apr, 2019 9:32am
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The next Top Shop quest is to find the best hairdresser in town.

Retiring mechanic John Currie fears there are too many unsafe vehicles on the roads. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Mechanic says WoF laws have made roads unsafe

17 Apr, 2019 7:00am
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Retiring mechanic John Currie fears there are too many unsafe vehicles on the roads.

The Hits Bryce Morris (left), Constable Adam Taylor, Senior Constable Darrell Earney, and The Hits Paul Hickey. Photo / Cira Olivier

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fluffy ears and choccies help spread road safety message

17 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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Everyone from truck drivers to mums were pulling up.

Te Rangikaheke Kiripatea has been pulling up some big kumara. Photo / Ben Fraser

THE COUNTRY

'Jumbo' kūmara harvested from community garden

16 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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The average size was between 600g and 1.9kg while the largest was a whopping 3.2kg.

Peter Bangs' cat was killed by a dog. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dogs thought to be responsible for vicious attacks yet to be caught

15 Apr, 2019 5:05pm
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Witnesses could not positively identify a dog that was brought in.

MPs' day out fishing in Rotorua including National's Simon Bridges and Todd McClay. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

MPs mahi for the treats on Rotorua lakes

13 Apr, 2019 5:58pm
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The biggest was an impressive 8-pounder.

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

NEW ZEALAND

'Everything was just gone overnight': Family business lost in suspicious fire

13 Apr, 2019 1:07pm
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A family in disbelief but still with hope after a fire destroyed their livelihood.

Gayle Rattigan won ticket to premiere of final season of Game of Thrones. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fan goes to Game of Thrones premier with cast

13 Apr, 2019 12:16pm
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She said fans would not be disappointed in the first episode.

The fire is being treated as suspicious. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua shop fire: 'It's left a horrible feeling'

12 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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Two local business has been left guttered after a fire.

Elmer Peiffer (left) and Gina being honoured and celebrated with room named after them at Kiwibank. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Local heroes making their mark on the town bank

11 Apr, 2019 7:12am
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Three Kiwibank offices have been livened by the legacy of great Rotorua residents.

Children practising signalling for help. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Safety first! Kids getting the most out of water safety

10 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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Thousands of Rotorua schoolchildren have participated in a water safety programme.

Otonga Road Primary School principal Linda Woon. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'The offer is so small it's almost invisible'

10 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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Rotorua principals say teaching numbers are in "crisis" and children will suffer.

The farewell of the five people killed in the crash near Taupō last Monday. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Five from one family buried after horror crash

7 Apr, 2019 10:28am
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Their 11-year-old brother, Isaac Morgan-Rangikataua, was the only survivor.

Kaya Sparke (left), Liam Campbell, Ti Lamusse and Alex Pirie were excited for Rotorua's first of many public huis. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua hui explores ways to save the environment

7 Apr, 2019 12:20pm
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Event saw discussion of topics, concerns and potential solutions to issues in society.

Those who died in the crash at Kinleith were Rangi Rangikataua, 26, (left) Michelle Morgan-Rangikataua, 15, Peter Senior Rangikataua, 44, Kahukura Morgan-Rangikataua, 12, and Aroha Morgan-Rangikatau

NEW ZEALAND

'The angels have you in their keeping'

7 Apr, 2019 9:40am
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Mourners have gathered at Te Pākira Marae to farewell five members of the same whānau

Police are responding to a crash near the intersection of SH30 and Braemar Rd. Photo / File.

NEW ZEALAND

One critical and seven injured after crash, Rotoma

5 Apr, 2019 2:32pm
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SH30 is closed.

Rotokawa School looking for a gumboot throw champion on Gumboot Friday. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Gumboot Friday a success in Rotorua

5 Apr, 2019 10:41am
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National solidarity in the form of gumboots.

Rotorua Primary School pupils Kawatapuarangi Dawson (left), Ahli Gillies, Ali-Frank Acton, Leiya Whakataka-Brightwell, and Nathaniel Reid, all 5, stride into Gumboot Friday. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua schools support Gumboot Day

5 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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Rotorua children will wear gumboots to raise money for free counselling for youth.

Rotorua has become home to a new group of citizens. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: New citizens share what it feels like

4 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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And now all call Rotorua "home".

NEW ZEALAND

Hearts opened to new Kiwi family during tragedy

4 Apr, 2019 7:00am
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'We didn't have family here... but we felt like we had family.'

Moana Kerr is perusing a career as a registered nurse after graduating from Toi-Ohomai. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Becoming a nurse to help the most vulnerable

2 Apr, 2019 5:03pm
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Graduate made move from South Island to pursue studies.

Peter Bangs said something needs to be done quickly about the attacks after his cat was one of those killed. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dog attacks killing cats in Rotorua

30 Mar, 2019 4:37pm
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People are now fearing for their own safety following the attacks.

The weekend could bring rain to the Bay of Plenty, but the area will still be warm. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Thunderstorms expected in the Bay of Plenty

30 Mar, 2019 10:30am
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The weekend could bring rain to the Bay of Plenty, but the area will still be warm.

Regional school Shakespeare festival organiser Candice Visser says students' drive and creativity never fail to impress her. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kids geared up on Shakespeare taking the stage

29 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Shakespeare is coming alive and is in Rotorua for the weekend.

Crankworx 2019 brought large numbers to festival as well as A&E. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Extra hospital staff needed for Crankworx 2019

29 Mar, 2019 7:30am
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Rotorua Hospital ED staff tended to 51 people with Crankworx-related injuries this year.

This year's Crankworx was said to have the least amount of injuries. Photo / Fraser Britton

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Crankworx injuries seem less than usual

26 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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An event medic says this year was quieter than usual in terms of injuries.

Second placed Tomas Lemoine waves to the crowd. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Over 14,000 people attend Crankworx

26 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Organisers have described the year at the best yet, but some businesses disagree.

Nicholi Rogatkin from the United States, defies gravity at great heights. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Crankworx Rotorua 2019 best 'by far'

25 Mar, 2019 7:00am
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Organiser Tak Mutu said "We have great people who just make stuff happen".

It was husband and wife Rose (left) and Jackson Green's first time at Crankworx. Photo / Cira Olivier

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Mountain bike couple go tandem at Crankworx

25 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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A tandem bike hurtling down trails at Crankworx has made a big impression.

Amarna Christensen, 23, was proud of what she achieved, despite wishing she could have done more. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua woman climbed Mauao 19 times in a day

24 Mar, 2019 12:46pm
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Amarna Christensen plans 19 more ascents in a bid to raise awareness around mental health.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Woman attacked by dog

23 Mar, 2019 3:02pm
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Woman attacked by dog in Koutu.

Paul Hickey from The Hits (left) and Bryce Morris are eagerly waiting to see who wins Rotorua's Top Takeaways title. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Five best fish and chip shops named

23 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Who do you think deserves number one?

Fresh flowers, cards and messages at the Rotorua Islamic Centre. Photo / Cira Olivier

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hundreds gather at Rotorua Islamic Centre

22 Mar, 2019 7:30pm
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Members of the public are joining in the daily prayers at the centre.

Some CBD business owners are urgently calling for further safety measures on the city streets. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'Bullies, thugs and drug dealers' ruining CBD

22 Mar, 2019 7:00am
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Bullies, thugs, and drug dealers are threatening Rotorua's CBD, business owners say.

Not even an injury can keep mountain biker Cameron Dodds away from Rotorua's fifth annual Crankworx. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Crankworx drawing numbers and keen volunteers

21 Mar, 2019 11:15am
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Volunteers, competitors, and spectators alike are making a beeline for Crankworx.

The Ona family of Owen (left), Maria, Nelson, Olive, and Orleen from the Philippines are now all proud Kiwis. Photo / Cira Olivier

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Solid grins all round for Rotorua's newest Kiwis

20 Mar, 2019 2:00pm
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Rotorua's diversity got a little bit richer.

Flowers placed by mourners at Christchurch Botanic Gardens for victims of the terror attack. Photo / Mark Mitchell

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: We are immigrants but this is our home

20 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Cira Olivier reflects on her immigration from South Africa to New Zealand.

Omar and Lily Joy Al Omari are organising a vigil to commemorate the Christchurch shootings. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Multicultural vigil set to remember Christchurch

20 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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One week after the deadly shootings people are invited to unite at a commemorative vigil.

A police officer stands guard in front of the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch where one of the two mass shootings occurred. Photo / Vincent Yu

NEW ZEALAND

Firearm seller says he's not comfortable with some of his customers

19 Mar, 2019 9:22am
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'Some of them we suspect are on drugs and all sorts of things'

Whakarewarewa School sending aroha to Christchurch. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Schools mourn and review safety procedures

18 Mar, 2019 5:00pm
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Rotorua schools are looking into safety and dealing with trauma following the shootings.

Homeware store Stevens was one of several retail outlets closing Rotorua's CBD. Photo / Stephen Parker

BUSINESS

Fears Rotorua CBD is turning into a ghost town

18 Mar, 2019 1:32pm
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An increase in empty shops in Rotorua's CBD has some shop owners fearing town is dying.

A car has gone over and down a bank at Lake Terrace in Taupō at the Ruapehu St intersection.

NEW ZEALAND

Elderly driver's car plunges down bank at Lake Taupō

15 Mar, 2019 12:02pm
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Driver, 90, had incident at intersection that led to crash.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

No cases of measles reported in Rotorua

15 Mar, 2019 10:31am
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89 per cent of 5-year-olds have been vaccinated against measles in Rotorua.

NEW ZEALAND

Man charged after Whakatāne school lockdown

15 Mar, 2019 7:25am
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Court date next week for man charged after reports of a firearm being discharged.

Scene of the fire at Horohoro. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Permitted bush fire on SH30 south of Rotorua under control

14 Mar, 2019 2:42pm
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Crews have been battling a fire at Horohoro.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Properties still without power in Tauranga

14 Mar, 2019 9:13am
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Only expected to be back on this afternoon.

Pensioner Bill Brislen's new compliant burner has set him back $4,500. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Still 2500 non-compliant fireplaces in Rotorua

13 Mar, 2019 6:36pm
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About 2500 non-compliant fires are still fogging up Rotorua air.

50 earthquakes have been recorded in the Bay of Plenty since 5am this morning. Image / GeoNet

NEW ZEALAND

Nearly 50 earthquakes recorded near Kawerau

13 Mar, 2019 10:37am
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The largest was a magnitude of 3.7.

About $20 million in road upgrades and safety improvements are forced to hold. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Road and safety upgrades forced to hold

13 Mar, 2019 8:41am
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Tauranga mayor Greg Brownless says he wants NZTA to make a decision.

Mokoia Intermediate principal Rawiri Wihapi had security cameras installed at the school earlier this year. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Caught in the act - attempted break in at school

11 Mar, 2019 1:16pm
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Police are making inquiries after the school reported the break-in.

Luke Russell, 9, and sister Emily, 11 swam to vaccinate a total of 350 children against polio. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua kids make a splash in fight against polio

11 Mar, 2019 7:30am
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2000 laps done by 75 participants in the Rotorua Swim Marathon charity challenge.

NEW ZEALAND

Man who died in Ōpōtiki crash named

11 Mar, 2019 7:18am
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The man who died in a serious crash on SH2 near Ōpōtiki has been named.

Lakeside 2019 10 March 2019 Daily Post photograph by Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Blood sweat and tears pay off for Lakeside organisers

11 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Thunderstorms may have been forecast but the only rumbling at Lakeside was dancing feet.

Rotorua's charity swim marathon is all set for Sunday and Rotary Rotorua Sunrise organisers Tak Tothill (left), president Rosie Waller and David Jones are excited. Photo / Cira Olivier

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua kids helping rid the world of polio

9 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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Rotorua kids helping the global battle of polio.

The stubborn nest measures about 2m wide and 2m tall and needed a third dose of poison yesterday.

NEW ZEALAND

'Biggest in 30 years': Monster nest houses a million wasps

8 Mar, 2019 9:32am
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Expert says monster wasp nests are more likely with climate change.

The monster nest is proving a worthy rival for exterminators, now in it's fourth day of trying to kill it. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Exterminators hope to cut open monster wasp nest today

7 Mar, 2019 11:53am
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Exterminators hope to today cut open and remove the monster wasp nest found in Hamurana.

Exterminators are battling a massive wasp nest in Hamurana. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Bad buzz: Monster wasp nest found near lifestyle block

6 Mar, 2019 12:16pm
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'All hell broke loose' as more than a million 'angry' German wasps invade.

Emergency services at the scene of a fatal crash on SH30, near Rotorua on Sunday. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua road toll five times more than this time last year

5 Mar, 2019 6:28am
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The toll of five is almost half the total toll in 2018 of 11.

Three tonnes of 1080 was dropped in the Mokaihaha Ecological Area, reducing monitored rats to 0%. Photo / John Stone.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

DoC attributes rat eradication to three-tonne 1080 drop

2 Mar, 2019 3:00pm
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DoC recorded a decline in rat numbers from 37 to 0 per cent after the 1080 drop last year.

Roy Paul says he is looking forward to moving away from labour work and up the management ladder in his new job. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New programme guarantees work for Rotorua workers

2 Mar, 2019 2:30pm
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The fruit of the region.

Justice Minister Andrew Little at Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence and the Te Kohanga Remand Home in Rotorua. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

MP: Raising youth offending age has financial benefits

28 Feb, 2019 10:28am
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MPs visit Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence and the Te Kohanga Remand Home.

Rotorua Boys' and Girls' High School students in the NCEA police course field trip to the Police College in Porirua last year. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kawerau school's new police course unrelated to shooting

27 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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A new approach at diversifying the police force.