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NEW ZEALAND

Mother to spend Christmas behind bars for charges relating to her toddler

15 Nov, 2018 6:16am
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Southern Cheyenne Thompson appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.

NEW ZEALAND

Man fighting for life after workplace electric shock

15 Nov, 2018 6:10am
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Emergency services attended the incident involving powerlines near Rotorua.

Fireworks at this year's Lakeside concert. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Lakeside concert announced

14 Nov, 2018 12:16pm
2 minutes to read

Rotorua's Lakeside concert next year promises to be another cracker.

Missy Te Kiri has been a teacher for 22 years and says the struggle has never been so bad. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Struggle never been so bad for teachers, says Missy Te Kiri

14 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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Missy Te Kiri says it's not about money, teaching is a calling.

Teachers protest through the central city. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua strikes: 'We are in crisis, the system is broken'

13 Nov, 2018 12:34pm
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Rotorua teachers say they are exhausted and need the Government to listen to them now.

NEW ZEALAND

Armed police close Te Ngae Rd in morning raid

13 Nov, 2018 7:38am
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Detours were in place as armed police closed Te Ngae Rd.

Tuatini Sinnott and her team put together the decorations at Tunohopu Marae. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

True hospitality shown to media at Rotorua marae

6 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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International media were blown away by the formal welcome they received.

Debbie Cartwright from TRG Imaging. Photo / George Novak

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New-look Rotorua CBD following new businesses

6 Nov, 2018 7:45am
3 minutes to read

New developments on Haupapa St will see a health hub created.

James Fleet was a loved and cherished family member. Photo / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

James Fleet's mother: 'My son didn't deserve to die'

4 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
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Bron Fleet speaks for the first time publicly about her son.

NEW ZEALAND

Body of missing Rotorua man Wi Keefe Kaa found

1 Nov, 2018 9:23am
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The police have released an update on Wi Keefe Kaa.

NEW ZEALAND

Nine-months' home detention for trying to bribe a juror with $5000

30 Oct, 2018 2:28pm
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The former girlfriend of a gang member offered $5000 to a juror in boyfriend's case.

Raniera Kiriwera was caught on security camera breaking in to a Rotorua homestay. Right, Kiriwera appears in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

I'm sorry, burglar tells court - hours before he's back stealing again

30 Oct, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

Raniera Kiriwera has been sentenced after being caught on CCTV breaking into a home stay.

Rotorua's fancy loos at (from left) Waipa, the Redwoods and Tikitapu (Blue Lake). Photos / Jo Knox and Graeme Murray

LIFESTYLE

When you need 'to go', Rotorua is a great place to go

29 Oct, 2018 4:02pm
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When you need to go, turns out Rotorua is a great place to go.

Charles Sturt is 34kg lighter and has been given a clean bill of health following a tough fight against cancer. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Sturt: 'I was determined to fight this'

27 Oct, 2018 7:59am
6 minutes to read

Charles Sturt is breaking his silence over his life-threatening illness.

NEW ZEALAND

Gang member admits having knife for protection against rivals

26 Oct, 2018 1:29pm
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A Mongrel Mob gang member explains why he was holding a dangerous knife in public.

Rawiri Heyder in Rotorua District Court. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Pro drifter sentenced for $32k cannabis operation

26 Oct, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Rawiri Heyder has been sentenced in the Rotorua District Court for cultivating cannabis.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man charged with threatening to kill PM

25 Oct, 2018 11:04am
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A man has appeared in court for threatening to kill the prime minister.

Constable Erin Coull-Roberts encourages women to join the police. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

New recruit says why being a police officer is a dream job

24 Oct, 2018 4:18pm
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Constable Erin Coull-Roberts encourages more women to join the police.

Keefe Kaa and his vehicle. Have you seen either of them? Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Missing man: Police release photo of Keefe Kaa's car

24 Oct, 2018 12:16pm
2 minutes to read

Have you seen Keefe Kaa or the white Mazda hatch he was driving?

Wi Keefe Kaa, known as Keefe Kaa, has been missing since Monday October 15. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Missing man's partner dies in Rotorua Hospital

23 Oct, 2018 4:07pm
2 minutes to read

Wi Keefe Kaa has been missing since October 15. Can you help find him?

Tania Whiteman, also known as Tania Joy Malcolm when sentenced in the Rotorua District Court in 2016.

NEW ZEALAND

Woman jailed for ripping off Rotorua company again

20 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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A woman jailed for ripping off a Rotorua company is back to her old tricks.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

March to raise awareness about P in Rotorua

18 Oct, 2018 3:52pm
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An anti-methamphetamine hīkoi will take place in Rotorua on Saturday.

Donovan Duff during his trial. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Turangi man jailed for murdering his baby daughter

18 Oct, 2018 9:56am
3 minutes to read

A man found guilty of murdering his baby daughter has been sentenced.

New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute artist Jacob Tautari creates a tā moko for popular Canadian indigenous artist Klatle-Bhi. Photo / George Novak

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Canadian artist to leave Rotorua with tā moko

18 Oct, 2018 8:00am
2 minutes to read

A top Canadian indigenous artist has been given a tā moko in Rotorua.

The area marked blue is for sale. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Deadline for sale of prime Lakefront land up tomorrow

17 Oct, 2018 2:29pm
2 minutes to read

Anyone interested in buying prime Lakefront land has until 4pm tomorrow to make an offer.

Emergency services attempt to cut out the injured driver. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Car crashes and flips on roof following earlier police pursuit

4 Oct, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Police seen speeding through streets prior to car rolling and a driver being trapped.

Suspicious activity has increased in Rotorua Centennial Park, formerly the Tree Trust. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Picturesque park plagued by drug users

3 Oct, 2018 9:02am
3 minutes to read

People appear to be smoking drugs among memorial trees dedicated to loved ones.

An artist's impression of the Lakefront upgrade. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: There's a lake in Rotorua?

1 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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A Lakefront development will mean one of the city's greatest assets isn't missed.

The corner site near the Rotorua Lakefront that houses a bed and breakfast and motel that's just gone up for sale. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

New hotel or serviced apartments tipped for prime Lakefront site

29 Sep, 2018 1:56pm
3 minutes to read

Prime land has gone on the market at the Rotorua Lakefront.

NEW ZEALAND

Murdered man's father: Get tougher on gangs

26 Sep, 2018 9:03am
7 minutes to read

Retired police officer Graham Bell and Rendall Jack say police are too soft on gangs.

Pleading guilty in the Rotorua District Court today were Shannon Apirana (left), Sebastien Wineera and Ryan Lingman. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Gang members told men to dig up body

25 Sep, 2018 8:22am
3 minutes to read

Three men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members

Roadmaster owners Ross Bell (left) and Lyall McGee under one of their custom-made trailers. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Business

Roadmaster merger to create 20 new jobs

22 Sep, 2018 4:00pm
3 minutes to read

Local business Roadmaster has been bought out by a Hamilton company but it's good news.

'Aunty' Bea Yates, who died this month, won't be replaced on the Rotorua Trust until next year's election. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

No by-election for Rotorua Trust following 'Aunty' Bea's death

19 Sep, 2018 2:11pm
2 minutes to read

The Rotorua Trust has revealed what will happen to Bea Yates' position on the trust.

Aleisha Mitchell hops in a kayak to collect rubbish. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Ohinemutu residents clean up village rubbish

18 Sep, 2018 8:31am
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Ohinemutu residents have done their bit to clean up rubbish.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: Kids in sport stay out of court

18 Sep, 2018 3:05am
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Making an effort to get your kids into sport pays off in more ways than one.

NEW ZEALAND

Woman admits punching, smacking children

15 Sep, 2018 3:10pm
2 minutes to read

Smacking, punching and slapping her children has seen a Rotorua woman in court.

'Aunty' Bea Yates has died at the age of 78. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Adored Rotorua woman 'Aunty' Bea Yates dies, aged 78

7 Sep, 2018 5:58am
12 minutes to read

'Aunty' Bea Yates, who died today at the age of 78, was Rotorua royalty.

Wallace Tamamotu Te Ahuru admitted stealing from the Waitangi National Trust. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Waitangi Trust thief started career at Rotorua Museum

5 Sep, 2018 6:03pm
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Waitangi Trust thief Wallace Te Ahuru started his career at the Rotorua Museum.

Police attend an incident at the Outdoorsman Headquarters in Rotorua on Sunday. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Man appears in court after Rotorua Outdoorsman Headquarters incident

3 Sep, 2018 2:48pm
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Man has not entered pleas to two charges relating to incident on Sunday.

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Property

Springfield one of Rotorua's biggest risers

3 Sep, 2018 9:26am
3 minutes to read

Springfield is leadingas the suburb with the biggest house price gains in Rotorua.

The Rotorua Lakes Council elected officials during a meeting. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Most councillors disagree with pay freeze

31 Aug, 2018 9:14am
6 minutes to read

Our mayor and councillors reveal whether they would freeze their latest pay increases.

Devilskin in concert. Photo / Getty Images

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Devilskin hit the road on tour but skip Rotorua

30 Aug, 2018 8:00am
2 minutes to read

Devilskin fans can see them in concert next month.

Housing Minister Phil Twyford. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Proposed tenancy laws 'appalling', 'abhorrent'

29 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Rents will rise and there will be fewer houses if overhauls are implemented, locals say.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Te Arawa artists shine bright in Apra Silver Scroll Awards

27 Aug, 2018 3:23pm
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Ria Hall, Seth Haapu and Rob Ruha are finalists in the Apra Maioha Award.

Wayne Maney via AVL at an earlier court appearance. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Man enters no plea to 12 charges, including unlawfully detaining three women

27 Aug, 2018 10:50am
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A man facing 12 charges including unlawfully detaining three women has appeared in court.

NEW ZEALAND

Woman enters no plea to injuring toddler who later died

27 Aug, 2018 10:18am
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Southern Cheyenne Thompson, 24, from Tirau, is charged with injuring with intent.

NEW ZEALAND

Man warned of jail time for receiving money

24 Aug, 2018 7:00am
2 minutes to read

A Rotorua man has admitted receiving more than $6000 stolen from a French tourist.

Being gluten-free ain't all bad when you get to enjoy cakes like these. Photo/file

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Opinion: Food allergy sufferers should feel confident eating out

21 Aug, 2018 2:00pm
3 minutes to read

Mixing up someone's food is dangerous - even life-threatening.

Martin Lambert with wife Leanne and son Ben, 4,. Photo/Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

No better town in NZ, say ex-Aucklanders

20 Aug, 2018 12:00pm
2 minutes to read

They could never afford a house in their home city in Auckland, so they did some research.

BUSINESS

Agents: Too many buyers, not enough houses

20 Aug, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

New figures show house prices and sales are still up on same time last year.

When you have a food allergy, you can be putting your life in others' hands. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: Food allergy sufferers should feel confident eating out

20 Aug, 2018 4:16am
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Mixing up food when someone's got a food allergy is serious - even life threatening.

Tawhao Webster (Ren McCormack) and Teina Cassidy (Ariel Moore). Photo/Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Review: Rotorua students knock the socks off Footloose

18 Aug, 2018 7:00pm
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Footloose is on until August 25 and is well worth supporting.

Five years ago today Israel Jack (pictured throughout his life) was murdered but members of his family say they won’t give up holding his killers to account. Photos/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Police following new lead on Israel Jack murder

18 Aug, 2018 1:30pm
5 minutes to read

Police have been given new information about the Israel Jack unsolved murder case.

NEW ZEALAND

No fresh leads in Israel Jack unsolved murder case

12 Aug, 2018 2:29pm
3 minutes to read

Police are remaining optimistic someone will come forward and solve the case.

New owners of Picnic Cafe Jason Liu (right) and Lin Lin. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Business

New hospitality businesses invest in Rotorua

11 Aug, 2018 7:00am
5 minutes to read

Several new bars and eateries are coming to Rotorua boosting jobs and business confidence.

Israel Jack - could his murder have been avoided if gangs were outlawed. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Gang ban could've saved my son's life'

8 Aug, 2018 10:26am
5 minutes to read

Gangs are being blamed for two local unsolved murders. Is it time they were made illegal?

Raniera Kiriwera was caught on security camera breaking in to a Rotorua homestay. Photo/file

NEW ZEALAND

Victim confronts homestay burglar in court

8 Aug, 2018 5:29am
3 minutes to read

Burglary victim Kerris Brown has come face to face with the man who burgled her business.

Rotorua's Peter Graney (right in red shirt) with his Rotorua friends, who don't want to be named, just minutes before a deadly earthquake struck in Indonesia. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwis in Lombok quake: 'People started running for the exits'

6 Aug, 2018 9:25am
3 minutes to read

Peter Graney and five others from Rotorua are in Bali where a deadly quake has struck.

The Rotorua Lakes Council should never have spent $1.6 million on Mudtopia. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Editorial: Please be careful with rates take

6 Aug, 2018 3:41am
2 minutes to read

Put up your hand and say 'sorry ratepayers, we got that one wrong'.

Claymark on Vaughan Rd where a worker lost the tops of three fingers last year. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Firm pleads guilty after worker loses parts of fingers

2 Aug, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Glove containing the amputated parts of his fingers were found a day later.

Israel Jack was murdered in Rotorua in 2013.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: Israel Jack's murder is solvable

31 Jul, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

The case of Israel Jack - murdered in Rotorua nearly five years ago - is solvable.

Mona Blades vanished while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings at Queen's Birthday weekend 43 years ago.

NEW ZEALAND

Mona Blades investigation: Startling new revelation

30 Jul, 2018 10:21am
4 minutes to read

The Mona Blades case has taken a dramatic twist.