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Jack Grace has written a musical on his life growing up at 8 Scott Ave. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Top singers to star in musical depicting growing up in Rotorua

17 Aug, 2019 12:00pm
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"While we had nothing, when we came together to sing, we had everything."

Former Te Kura o Te Koutu principal Uenuku Fairhall. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Despicable' principal slept naked with students

14 Aug, 2019 4:58pm
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Former Rotorua principal Uenuku Fairhall's actions on school trip "despicable".

Gavin Sadlier died en route to Whakatane Hospital where his concerned partner was taken in a separate ambulance after he suffered a suspected heart attack at work. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Answers sought after ambulance skips hospital, goes straight to funeral home

12 Aug, 2019 5:00pm
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Family of Gavin Sadlier looking for answers after death in ambulance en route to hospital.

Hillcrest Dairy on Jervis St. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Man and woman arrested for Hillcrest dairy robbery

12 Aug, 2019 3:25pm
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The Hillcrest Dairy on Jervis St was allegedly held up on Sunday.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Nominations trickle in for local body elections

10 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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See who has put their names forward for the local body elections this week.

Bena Putaranui says buying a house in Fordlands has been a great financial decision. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Cheaper to buy than rent in most Rotorua suburbs

10 Aug, 2019 6:48am
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If you can get a deposit, you're better off buying than renting in most Rotorua suburbs.

Sameed Khan (left) and Jimah Ruland-Umata have taken out the top two spots in a national Chinese speech competition. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Boys' high scoop top spots at Chinese speech competition

7 Aug, 2019 5:57am
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Rotorua Boys' High School has impressed at a national speech and drama competition.

Charles Sturt reflects on three decades as a councillor. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'I will never be cured. I am terminal'

1 Aug, 2019 11:51am
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Charles Sturt is bowing out of the local body elections race.

Rotorua Lakes councillor Charles Sturt. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Long-serving district councillor to retire

1 Aug, 2019 9:35am
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Charles Sturt is retiring from local body politics.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Police warning after 100 Mazdas stolen in Rotorua in 5 months

1 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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Police reveal what cars are being targeted in Rotorua.

Dr Lance O'Sullivan will open a drive-through medical centre in Rotorua by November. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua drive-through medical clinic to open by November

31 Jul, 2019 5:50am
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A new drive-through health clinic in Rotorua will be open until midnight.

Online trolls are putting off potential political candidates. Photo / Getty Images

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Social media trolls putting off potential politicians

27 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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Would criticism on social media put you off standing for council?

A new-look Rotary Market space and basketball court area will be ready for summer. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Tree stumps hold up Kuirau Park upgrade

27 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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New basketball courts, parking spaces and an extended market area will be ready by summer.

Synthetic cannabis claimed the life of a Rotorua man, the coroner has ruled.

NEW ZEALAND

Synthetic drugs claim Rotorua life, coroner rules

27 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Corey-James Brown was a complex man with a golden voice.

Jany Toomaru outside Polynesian Spa where her partner drowned last year. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'He was my love, my whole life love'

23 Jul, 2019 4:45pm
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The partner of Denis Miklus, who died at the Polynesian Spa speaks of her grief.

Denis Miklus died in a Polynesian Spa pool in 2018. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Coroner inquest hears details of Polynesian Spa drowning

22 Jul, 2019 1:35pm
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A coroner is hearing details about the death of a French tourist in a hot pool in Rotorua.

There are two sides to Fordlands. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Fordlands confidential: Two sides of the suburb that inspired Once Were Warriors

6 Jul, 2019 4:26pm
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Living in Fordlands. Would you do it?

Estevez Gillespie as Steven the butterfly displaying the outstanding costumes. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Review: Felix The Fearless Dog an international-quality show

5 Jul, 2019 12:14pm
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Felix The Fearless Dog is a must-see these school holidays for more reasons than one.

NEW ZEALAND

Former Rotorua woman Emma Rigby wins British Citizen Award

4 Jul, 2019 9:17am
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Rotorua's Emma Rigby used the tragedy of the London Riots to help her community.

Hareesh Nallella, 26, has been found not guilty in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Verdict reached in sexual assaults trial of gym coach

3 Jul, 2019 4:42pm
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A jury has found Hareesh Nallella, 26, not guilty of two sexual assault charges.

Hareesh Nallella is on trial in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Gymnastic coach on sex charges admits lying because he feared 'corrupt police'

2 Jul, 2019 8:00pm
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Hareesh Nallella has given evidence in the Rotorua District Court.

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua gymnastics coach accused of sex assaults

2 Jul, 2019 2:05pm
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The Crown says they met online and he took her to his house after their first meeting.

Nikau Grace Chater sings her original song. Photo / Sebastian Cutelli

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: Rotorua Intermediate School's talent shines through

2 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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How do you pick the best when they are all winners?

Whitinga Harris, from Ōtaua, Kaikohe, has died after a battle with stage four colon cancer. He is seen here with his sons Waaka, 9, and Heremia Grace-Harris, 12. Photo / Peter de Graaf

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

Whitinga's cancer battle is over

28 Jun, 2019 6:01pm
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Whitinga Harris' family had raised almost $100,000 needed for life-extending treatment.

Whitinga Harris lost his battle with colon cancer. He is pictured with his sons Waaka, 9, and Heremia Grace-Harris, 12. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Former teacher fighting cancer dies

26 Jun, 2019 11:30am
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A teacher who was needing $100,000 for a lifesaving cancer drug has died.

The Silver Oaks Hotel Geyserland on Fenton St is being demolished. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Dilapidated building at Rotorua's entrance to be demolished

19 Jun, 2019 5:58am
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An eyesore next to Te Puia is finally being pulled down.

NEW ZEALAND

Electronic bail declined for woman who failed to protect disabled man

18 Jun, 2019 3:02pm
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A woman who neglected to care for a disabled man who later died will remain behind bars.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Police urge members of the public to 'see something, do something'

18 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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People riding trail bikes around Fordlands are causing trouble again for police.

The Reddings making the most of their tent. Pictured (from left) Dominic, 12, Margaret, 45, Lettisha, 14, Gail, 65, and (front) Shyanne, 6. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

New hope for family of seven living in a tent

17 Jun, 2019 7:40pm
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A family of seven, including three disabled children, could be on the move to Rotorua.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Dangerous driver behaviour around police sirens and lights prompt warning

17 Jun, 2019 7:00pm
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Dangerous driver behaviour around flashing lights and sirens has prompted a warning.

Carlos Namana (right) murdered Mangakino police officer Constable Murray Stretch (left). Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Cop killer to be a free man after 20 years behind bars

12 Jun, 2019 7:12am
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Constable Murray Stretch's killer, Carlos Namana, is to be released from jail this month.

Trying to stay dry in their tent home are (from left) Dominic, 12, Margaret, 45, Lettisha, 14, Gail, 65 and Shyanne, 6. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Family of 7 living in tent with disabled kids pleads for help

9 Jun, 2019 10:28am
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How can it be that seven people including two disabled children are living in a tent?

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

PREMIUM

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.

Whitinga Harris, from Kaikohe originally, who is battling stage four colon cancer, with his sons Waaka, 9, and Heremia Grace-Harris, 12. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Top talent to feature at cancer drug fundraiser

5 Jun, 2019 8:00pm
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A concert featuring duets with some of Rotorua's greatest singers will be on Saturday.

THE COUNTRY

Farm bikes hot property for thieves

5 Jun, 2019 2:10pm
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Thieves are targeting farm bikes in the Bay of Plenty.

Kerosene Creek south of Rotorua. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Thieves back targeting visitors at Kerosene Creek

5 Jun, 2019 12:34pm
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Kerosene Creek has reared its head again as a popular spot for thieves.

Sonia Wilson is a friendly and calming face for victims in the face of tragedy. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Through death, tragedy and loss, Sonia Wilson helps make it better

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Sonia Wilson has spent three decades dedicating her time to victims of crime.

Nikau Grace Chater will debut at the Rotorua Blues Festival this weekend. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rotorua Blues Festival gives 11-year-old her first big break

31 May, 2019 6:00am
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Nikau and the Natives will be making their debut at the Rotorua Blues Festival.

The casket arrives at St Mary's Church for Father Anton (Tim) Timmerman's funeral. Photo / Kelly Makiha

NEW ZEALAND

Hundreds gather to farewell adored Rotorua priest

30 May, 2019 4:41pm
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Father Anton (Tim) Timmerman has been farewelled by those who adored him.

Te Ariki Wiringi appearing in the Rotorua District Court via audio-visual link. Photo / Kelly Makiha

NEW ZEALAND

Man drives 120km/h past two Rotorua schools to 'scare' partner

28 May, 2019 5:08pm
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A man who threatened to kill his family is in custody awaiting sentencing.

Councillor Tania Tapsell and mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson (left). Photo/ File

NEW ZEALAND

'Hate speech' row erupts after Rotorua councillor compared to the Pied Piper

27 May, 2019 6:32pm
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Council makes police complaint after comments from mayoral candidate.

Father Timmerman when he retired from the Catholic priesthood after 60 years in Rotorua. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

Long-serving Rotorua priest Father Timmerman dies

27 May, 2019 3:20pm
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Long-standing Rotorua priest Father Anton Timmerman has died.

Emergency services are attending a crash on Vaughan Rd. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Man handcuffed in Vaughan Rd crash

26 May, 2019 5:00pm
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A person has been injured in a crash on Vaughan Rd in Rotorua.

PREMIUM

Budget wishlist 2019: What the crime and justice sector wants

23 May, 2019 6:00am
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A new courthouse and improved prisoner rehabilitation courses are among Budget wishes.

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua to get 42 new state homes

21 May, 2019 4:50pm
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New state homes are being built in Rotorua. Find out where and why.

Police at Lynmore BP on December 10 last year after the aggravated robbery. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'We're not robbing you, we're robbing the Govt'

21 May, 2019 12:04pm
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A man had admitted his role in an armed hold-up but says he was trying to be polite.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

15-year jail term for manslaughter of Fleets to be appealed

17 May, 2019 10:56am
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Richard Te Kani to appeal sentence for manslaughter of Fleets.

Rotorua Intermediate prefect Neve Allibone agrees students shouldn't have phones during school hours. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

School bans pupils from having mobile phones

16 May, 2019 12:19pm
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Should students be allowed phones at school?

Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby pleaded guilty to the assault of a Rotorua Intermediate School teacher in February. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby still on run after punching school teacher

15 May, 2019 9:34am
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Have you seen Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby?

Matthew Martin is campaigning for terms on council. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Calls for term limits on Rotorua Lakes Council

13 May, 2019 5:14pm
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Should our mayor and councillors have time limits to serve our city?

The tangihanga of Wharehuia Milroy at Mataatua Marae in Rotorua. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Tangi under way for Tūhoe leader Te Wharehuia Milroy

8 May, 2019 10:15am
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A large tangi for respected leader Professor Wharehuia Milroy has started in Rotorua.

Police on Paradise Valley Rd looking for clues in October 2016. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man involved in rip-off P deal has prison sentence reduced

7 May, 2019 10:03am
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A man's prison sentence relating to rip-off drug deal has been reduced.

Zen Pulemoana is to appeal his murder conviction. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

The man jailed for murdering James Fleet will appeal next month

6 May, 2019 2:40pm
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Zen Pulemoana is to appeal his convictions relating to the James and Raymond Fleet case.

Rotorua's Miles Corbett is only 7 but he's helped raise more than $3300 for a man to get an unfunded cancer drug by running the Rotorua Mini Marathon. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Miles runs Rotorua Mini Marathon for special cause

3 May, 2019 5:57pm
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He's only 7 but he's helped raise more than $3300 to help a man live longer.

James Curtis appears in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / Kelly Makiha

NEW ZEALAND

Women kicked out of court for making gang gestures

2 May, 2019 11:49am
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Two members of the public have been held in contempt of court for making gang gestures.

NEW ZEALAND

Registered child sex offender puts camera up skirt of shopper

2 May, 2019 7:45am
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A man has admitted sexual offending charges.

Rita Ngātai always showed love. Photo / Supplied

PREMIUM

Ngāti Whakaue matriarch Rita Ngātai dies at the age of 95

1 May, 2019 2:12pm
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Rita Ngātai, 95, was a stalwart for Ngati Whakaue until the end.

NEW ZEALAND

Harbourmaster closes part of Kaituna River for safety reasons

1 May, 2019 11:11am
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A part of the Kaituna River is now closed. Despite a compromise, kayakers are not happy.

A bill has been introduced to Parliament that will increase penalties for makers and suppliers of synthetic drugs. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Smoking synthetic cannabis ends in tragedy

30 Apr, 2019 3:51pm
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Synthetic cannabis has been linked to a man's death in Tokoroa.

Rotorua's property market is still doing well. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Rotorua has record property month

30 Apr, 2019 11:26am
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Rotorua's value is proving its worth with a new record median sale price for the city.

Adored teacher Shaun Douglas surrounded by children at the school's bilingual unit in 2015. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'One of the best': Inspirational Māori teacher dies suddenly

30 Apr, 2019 11:05am
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Rotorua is mourning the loss of adored teacher Shaun Douglas, described as "the best".

Tegan Allpress holds a photo of her late parents, Steve Allpress and Louise Jones. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

Things I've learnt since losing my parents

20 Apr, 2019 8:00am
5 minutes to read

It was such a 'Kiwi thing' for Tegan to pretend she was fine. She wasn't.