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A man is in Whakatāne District Court in relation to the deaths of three Higgins workers
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Rotorua anti-1080 group OCBs have been given an opportunity by DoC and iwi.
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Lionel Nowell died in hospital aged 73, after a fall on Moutohora last week.
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French under-14 team Aix en Provence U14s are in Whakatāne for a rugby festival.
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The truck driver killed near Tokoroa was a family man.
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Rotorua business owners will be impacted by the minimum wage increase.
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Momoa the elephant seal was back in Whakatāne during the weekend.
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A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
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A picture drawn by a Rotorua woman has raised $10,000 for Christchurch victims.
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Retired Rotorua Hospital chaplain Ray Bloomfield has been diagnosed with cancer.
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About 600 people came together at a Whakatāne community gathering last night.
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Rotorua swim coach Henk Greupink challenges others to take up the cause
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A community gathering is being held in Whakatāne tonight.
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Rotorua woman Kelly Shrimpton has shaved her head in the lead up to Shave for a Cure.
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Rotorua's Portsmouth family are walking to raise awareness for hydrocephalus.
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The Hits crew is on a mission to find Rotorua's best shops, activities and attractions.
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The Dream Chaser Foundation has donated $95,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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Whakatāne's Harrison Hata is on Heartbreak Island looking for money not love
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Housing New Zealand complete the first four of 36 planned homes in Whakatāne.
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Tributes are flowing for the young woman killed in a road crash near Tikitere on Sunday.
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Rotorua designer invited to showcase work at Vancouver Fashion Week.
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Te Ururoa Flavell said taking Talei Morrison to Te Matatini was a promise fulfilled.
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The man shot and killed by police on Thursday has been described as a cheeky youngster.
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The man was shot by officers after reports of family harm incident, bank robbery.
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Waikite is to host a touring rugby party.
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Momoa the elephant seal has moved away from the limelight but remains in Whakatāne.
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Work has started on John Paul College's $4 million performing arts centre.
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A group of 11 will be spreading the legacy on a five-day journey to Te Matatini.
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Report into the death of Whakatāne man Wayne Faga highlights sight-line issues.
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Report into the death of Waste Management driver Wayne Faga released today.
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Rotorua World War I memorial to be rededicated this month.
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The 11th annual Tarawera Ultramarathon is being raced today.
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Rotorua's Opera in the Pā promoted as a truly Kiwi affair.
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Heartbreak Island contestant asked whether local boys weren't good enough.
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Bernie Hornfeck is close to moving back home after a fire in 2017 cost him his house.
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Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne.
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The second day of the second strike action by resident medical officers continues.
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Monthly citizenship ceremonies are held to welcome newcomers to the town.
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Claire Cornwell calls Rotorua home now.
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Monthly citizenship ceremonies are held to welcome newcomers to the town
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Rotorua author's first novel Call Me Evie had publishers fighting for rights.
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Rotorua A&P Show to be held over one day this year.
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Rotorua paddler Zack Mutton will compete at this weekend's trials in a borrowed kayak.
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Urban and rural firefighters are urging people to take care when lighting fires.
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Off-duty medical staff, surf club members and the public worked together to save a life
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Member's bill proposes to increase maximum littering fee from $400 to $1000.
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Momoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.
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Rotorua Red Cross needs a helping hand to rid its building of tagging.
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Staff at Foodstuffs Rotorua Distribution Centre are looking for alternative work.
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Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne and is enjoying the crowds
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Whakatāne's John Pullar has been honoured in the New Year 2019 list.
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Whakatāne's Pouroto Ngaropo is to be a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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An elephant seal causes a stir in Whakatāne.
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An elephant seal has been spotted at different Eastern Bay beaches this week.
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This person's legacy to ensure others will not succumb to the disease she fought.
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An Eastern Bay burglary victim has received thousands of messages of support
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Mum furious with patched gang members who bullied her son then ripped away his bike.
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Portico has been restocking shelves to meet customer needs in the countdown to Christmas.
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More money is being pumped into Rotorua retail, food and alcohol.
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The Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal tally will be revealed on Monday.
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Man accused of the murder of an Ōpōtiki man two years ago has appeared in court.