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ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Huge increase in million-dollar plus Rotorua homes

13 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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In the first half of 2018, there were 16 sales in Rotorua over $1 million.

Last year's Miss Rotorua winner Nehsha Moynihan. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Top 30 to contest the crown

12 Aug, 2018 3:32pm
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Top 30 contestants for Miss Rotorua 2018 have been announced

Rotorua's Wiremu Keepa had a heart transplant 15 years ago. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Organ donation discussion needed

10 Aug, 2018 5:49am
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Rotorua man urges discussion with family before making a decision to donate organs.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Review into NCEA welcomed by Rotorua principals

9 Aug, 2018 7:25am
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Rotorua secondary school principals believe there are pros and cons to NCEA.

Sarah Zeissen won $20,000 for her contemporary art piece You and Me The Weight of History. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Jackets made from paint skin judged the best

8 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Rotorua artist Sarah Ziessen has won a $20,000 prize for one of her works.

The Rotorua property market is holding its own against other North Island towns. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Rotorua house prices still steaming ahead

3 Aug, 2018 3:21pm
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North Island centres cool - not here where values increased 0.4 per cent in last 3 months.

Joshua Strickland was finally arrested after a long pusuit. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Policeman hit by fleeing driver happy with sentence

1 Aug, 2018 1:12pm
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Policeman mown down by fleeing driver is back at work - on light duties.

Nehsha Moynihan Miss Rotorua 2017, Brooke Houia Miss Asia Pacifica 2017, Leonie Pargeter Mrs New Zealand and Presley Stevens Miss Teen New Zealand. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Miss Rotorua pageant launched for 2018

1 Aug, 2018 9:26am
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Contestant numbers have almost doubled since last year's revival of the pageant.

Extreme wood chip shoveling is one of many family-friendly events at WoodFest. PHOTO / SUPPLIED

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kawerau's annual wood event to go ahead this September

29 Jul, 2018 4:25pm
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Up to 12,000 people are expected at this year's WoodFest event in Kawerau.

Rhinovirus - the virus that causes the common cold - was the most commonly detected virus in the Rotorua community. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Influenza numbers low

27 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Influenza cases in Rotorua remain low this winter

Billy Macfarlane is pleased all his men have returned to his course. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Corrections allows offenders back on Pūwhakamua course

26 Jul, 2018 9:09am
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Department of Corrections had allowed offenders to return Puwhakamua course.

Former Rotorua baritone Jarvis Dams is the recipient of the 2018 Sydney Eisteddfod Opera Scholarship. PHOTO/CONTRIBUTED

NEW ZEALAND

Jarvis Dams adds to his NZ Aria 2017 win

23 Jul, 2018 4:13pm
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Former Rotorua man Jarvis Dams wins prestigious Sydney Scholarship

Kent Briggs (left) and his brother Gareth were at the circus when the lions escaped in Rotorua in 1986.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Twists and turns uncovered as doco unfolds

21 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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The lions escape documentary maker is discovering more of events of the day.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Driver hit by train described as very lucky

18 Jul, 2018 2:19pm
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Witness says the man hit by a train on Monday was very lucky.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Local MPs weigh in on New Zealand abortion laws

15 Jul, 2018 12:00pm
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Justice Minister seeking a review of New Zealand abortion laws.

Kent Briggs, left, and his brother Gareth were at the circus when the lions escaped in Rotorua in 1986. Kent is making a documentary about that day. Photo/Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

New doco being made: When 3 lions escaped circus in Rotorua

14 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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A former Rotorua man is making a documentary about the day three circus lions escaped.

The Emergency Department at Rotorua Hospital will remain open for emergencies during the strike.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Strike puts off elective surgery and outpatient clinics

11 Jul, 2018 4:00am
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NZNO nurses working at Rotorua and Taupo hospitals will strike for 24 hours.

Ryan Gray is struggling to find a suitable home to buy as stock continues to dwindle. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Three-year search for home frustrates potential buyer

7 Jul, 2018 9:01am
2 minutes to read

Rotorua has a shortage of available properties for sale.

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Rotorua house values rise as stock levels bottom out

7 Jul, 2018 7:00am
5 minutes to read

Real estate agents say a number of factors have contributed to low stock numbers

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Appeals lodged against expansion of bottling plant

6 Jul, 2018 3:33pm
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Sustainable Otakiri, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust appeal.

Alana Portsmouth is still affected by a car crash that happened three years ago. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Woman still suffering three years after car crash

5 Jul, 2018 10:48am
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A Rotorua woman is praying a Sydney neurosurgeon can restore her quality of life.

A policeman speaks to people believed to be family members of the 2-year-old who died last night in the Rangitaiki River near Matahina Dam village. Photo / NZME

NEW ZEALAND

Man charged with murder after toddler's death appears in court

2 Jul, 2018 4:41pm
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A man has appeared in Whakatāne District Court charged with the murder of a toddler.

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Rotorua generates $423m in property sales

30 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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House sales in Rotorua have contributed to more than $400 million in the past 12 months.

Last year's devastating flood in Edgecumbe. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Inching closer to getting Edgecumbe homeowners home

29 Jun, 2018 6:23am
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The Edgecumbe Flood Recovery Team will continue its work until everyone is back home.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa is considering an appeal to oppose an application to increase the amount of water Creswell NZ can take from Otakiri Springs. Photo / Getty Images

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa backs water moratorium

25 Jun, 2018 2:02pm
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Call for iwi organisations and groups to collaborate on freshwater allocations.

The Edgecumbe flood on April 6 last year. Photo/file

ROTORUA DAILY POST

SPCA Purina Volunteer Awards say Whakatane went the extra mile

22 Jun, 2018 8:10am
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Whakatane SPCA volunteers awarded for their work following Edgecumbe flood.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Nurses reject latest DHB offer and ask for urgent mediation

20 Jun, 2018 3:30pm
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Local nurses hope mediation is successful but are prepared to strike.

NEW ZEALAND

Matatā property owners may have to walk away from homes

19 Jun, 2018 8:32am
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Commissioners will determine whether 34 home owners will be able to keep their properties.

Save Our Otakiri Water and Environment has 15 days to appeal the decision to allow Creswell NZ Limited, wholly owned by Chinese bottled water supplier Nongfu Spring Co, to purchase Otakiri Springs. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Community group to appeal Otakiri Springs sale to foreign investor

19 Jun, 2018 7:00am
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Community group appeals decisions on expansion of Otakiri bottling plant.

House prices in Rotorua have increased by 7.2 per cent in the 12 months to May. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua house prices enjoy further rise

17 Jun, 2018 12:19pm
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Latest QV figures show a 7.2 per cent increase in Rotorua house values.

MP Tamati Coffery has been called to account for his government's approval of a Chinese company's purchase of a Bay of Plenty spring and licence to export more than one billion litres of drinking water each year.

NEW ZEALAND

Coffey called out over water bottling approval

17 Jun, 2018 9:58am
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Creswell NZ given approval for land purchase and resource consent to expand operations.

Whakatāne teen Malachi Agnew with mum Julie. Photo / Katee Shanks

NEW ZEALAND

Malachi Agnew's wish list to help his mum

16 Jun, 2018 11:00am
5 minutes to read

A Whakatāne youngster with a raft of medical conditions asks for a helping hand.

Holly Tamatea Raki organised the fundraiser for brother Corporal Luke Tamatea. Photo/Katee Shanks

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fundraiser in memory of Luke Tamatea

9 Jun, 2018 10:00am
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Six years after Luke Tamatea was killed in Afghanistan a walk will be held in his memory

Ainsley Gardiner has been made a Member of the Order of Merit for services to film and television. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Gardiner says honour came out of left field

8 Jun, 2018 9:08am
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Whakatane film producer Ainsley Gardiner has been recognised for her work.

Locals are getting behind a fundraising concert for Talei Morrison's cancer campaign. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua gets behind To Talei with Love

7 Jun, 2018 10:00am
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Locals get behind a fundraising concert for Talei Morrison's cancer campaign.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Stuart and Margaret Slade receive Queen's Service Medals

4 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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Humble conservationists recognised for their work at Nukuhou Saltmarsh.

Rotorua chef Deep Kumar wants the Government to impose controls on adverts seen by children. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Chef starts petition against junk food

2 Jun, 2018 9:01am
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Rotorua chef wants the Government to impose controls on adverts seen by children

Okere Falls beer fest has a full programme. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Motels and eateries catering for long weekend

1 Jun, 2018 7:04am
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Queen's Birthday Weekend is shaping up to be a good one for Rotorua

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hīkoi planned for Rotorua rough sleepers

26 May, 2018 10:00am
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Volunteers working with Rotorua's homeless have organised a hikoi on Monday

Scott Donaldson is making good progression his solo kayak Tasman crossing

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Donaldson battling 6m swell in kayak journey to NZ

23 May, 2018 3:14pm
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Scott Donaldson is making good progression his solo kayak Tasman crossing

Nicola and Eilish Best are happy with the regime used to control Eilish's asthma. Photo/ Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Living with asthma about prevention

21 May, 2018 7:30am
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Nicola and Eilish Best are happy with the regime used to control Eilish's asthma

Rotorua's rate of admissions to hospital of children under 15 with asthma is 52 per cent higher than the national average.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Action needed as asthma attacks increase

21 May, 2018 7:00am
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Survey finds Rotorua has high numbers of children being hospitalised for the disease.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Budget a step in the right direction but not enough for change

17 May, 2018 4:45pm
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Money for state homes and temporary accommodation good but not enough

Pointer lasers at planes carries serious penalties. Photo/file

NEW ZEALAND

Pilot reports a laser being pointed at his cockpit

15 May, 2018 3:23pm
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Pilot reports laser pointed at his plane as he attempts to land.

Former Rotorua man Scott Donaldson set out from Coffs Harbour on his latest quest on May 2. Photo/Rob Wright

NEW ZEALAND

Third attempt to kayak from Australia to New Zealand

15 May, 2018 9:48am
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Former Rotorua man hopes to be the first to cross the Tasman Sea in a kayak.

Craig Kusabs, left, and Colin Tremain at the Tumunui tomo that formed on farmland. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Farm's enormous sinkhole set to get even bigger

11 May, 2018 9:06am
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GNS scientist Bradley Scott says the layers of ground reveal the history of the land.

Rotorua GP Tania Pinfold from the Rotovegas Youth Health Centre would like to see more funding for youth health services. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Health care providers' Budget wishlist

10 May, 2018 10:00am
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Dr Tania Pinfold said the Rotovegas Youth Health Centre is running on reserves.

Anna Sutherland is now able to get a life changing drug for her son Heath. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'This is his chance at life': Young 'superhero' to get life-changing drug

10 May, 2018 6:00am
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Rotorua's Heath Sutherland now has access to a drug that could save his life.

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Rotorua property growth jumps 7.6pc

8 May, 2018 6:00am
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Rotorua house prices have increased 7.6 per cent year-on-year

Tegan and Reuben Allpress. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Givealittle set up for Rotorua Allpress siblings

7 May, 2018 12:07pm
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"No children should have to be without both parents," Janine Jack said.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Assaults on Rotorua Hospital staff on the rise

7 May, 2018 11:45am
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Assaults on Lakes DHB staff are escalating, although many classed as non specified.

Don Newport has had to clear out his basement after the flood. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Second flood in half a decade for Rotorua couple

3 May, 2018 6:00am
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Couple who bought their home in 1964 say Sunday's flood was the worst.

The tomo is pretty impressive when you're standing beside it, says Tumunui South farm manager Colin Tremain.

NEW ZEALAND

Tumunui tomo captivates the nation

2 May, 2018 6:49pm
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Tumunui South Farm manager Colin Tremain has been amazed with the response to tomo.

Alex Cookson from the Rotorua Lakes Council checks up on flood victim Glenn Armstrong. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Resident gives post flood care tick of approval

2 May, 2018 2:02pm
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Rotorua Lakes Council has been amazing, according to a Ngongotaha flood victim.

Colin Tremain and Craig Kusabs inspecting the giant tomo that appeared on a farm in Reporoa. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Hole-y cow! Deluge leaves huge chasm on farm

2 May, 2018 10:00am
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A 20m-deep hole has opened up in Tumunui South. Geologists are looking into it.

While Daniel Voss was out helping others on Sunday morning, his own property was being inundated with flood water. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Ngongotaha firefighter helps others while home floods

2 May, 2018 7:12am
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Ngongotaha volunteer firefighter spends day helping while his own home floods

Elke Semple inspects the damage at Life Pharmacy. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Heavy rain creates waterfall in pharmacy

30 Apr, 2018 12:34pm
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Pharmacy owners says clean-up after dramatic flood will take at least a week.

Flooding in the Rotorua area yesterday. Photo/Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

School closed because of damage to bridge

30 Apr, 2018 10:33am
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Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed

Phiona Parkinson, with Dayton Beazley, 11 months, Caleb Beazley, 12, and Brooklyn Beazley, 3, has been amazed by the kindness of strangers. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kindness of strangers humbles Rotorua mum

27 Apr, 2018 8:17am
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A Rotorua woman who shared her story has been overwhelmed by the response.

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua's Talei Morrison's cancer spreads but she urges people to believe

24 Apr, 2018 10:37am
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Renowned kapa haka performer Talei Morrison plans to eradicate the disease from her body.

Phiona Parkinson with her son Dayton, 11 months. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Mother forgoes Christmas and birthdays to pay rent

21 Apr, 2018 10:01am
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The rent Phiona Parkinson has to pay has almost doubled - and it has taken a toll.

Rotorua Rentals co-director Richard Evans said the biggest demand in Rotorua was for three to four-bedroom homes between $350 and $450. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Rentals attract huge numbers to viewings

21 Apr, 2018 9:00am
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While Rotorua's median rent price fluctuates, the interest in rentals hasn't slowed.