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Jailed dad uses cultural report in bid to get murder term cut
25 May, 2020 10:56am
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Some Rotorua iwi are concerned about developments at Rotorua's airport.
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Nikau Grace Chater is coming second in Lockdown's Got Talent.
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The 59-year-old has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
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Tim Barrow and Reg Hennessy from Rotorua have told Parliament how they are holding up.
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Rotorua surgeon Dr Blaithin Page has successfully appealed her court conviction.
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Te Puia is getting set to reopen, but it will be very different.
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Q&A with the prime minister in Rotorua.
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The PM is in Rotorua to see how the region is coping following the lockdown
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Te Puia New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute is to get $7.6m from the Government.
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The local identity and longtime councillor is praised by peers for her drive and fairness.
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Rotorua's education sector reacts with cautious optimism to Budget 2020.
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What does the Budget have in store for the local education sector?
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Small business owners "sick, miserable".
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Will the Budget save Tauranga's hospitality, events and tourism sectors?
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Those needing homes are "as happy as sand boys" at the RSA.
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It's now time to explore our local attractions.
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Rotorua's homeless shelter will not reopen but where will the homeless go?
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It's always been known as Love Soup but now it will be Rotorua Whakaora.
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Event Impressions director Jeff Alexander tells Parliament what the events sector needs.
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A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 34-year-old man.
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The Mackies are pleased they have got a permanent roof over their heads.
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A Frenchman reveals for he first time how Rotorua hospitality helped him fight Covid-19.
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Some Tauranga sectors says they need an extension to the wage subsidy.
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Why a wage subsidy extension isn't enough for event, hospitality and tourism sectors.
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Rotorua is in a good position to win domestic visitors, industry leaders say.
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The Shaw family will head to Rotorua in July to do their bit to help the economy.
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Tauranga is in a good position to win domestic visitors, industry leaders say.
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Ka Pai Kai is looking for new supporters to help keep its service affordable.
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One dog was found but the other is still on the loose.
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Bar owner says the Government needs to financially help small businesses.
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Small businesses face closure if the Government doesn't give them more financial support.
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Plenty of good things can be taken out of this devastating time.
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Tauranga hunters are being urged to be patient.
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Rotorua hunters are being urged to be patient.
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Incidents revealed as one iwi bans hunting and camping - even at alert level 3.
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There have been up to three police chases a day since we went into lockdown.
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There was a sombre mood among the homeless community living at the motels.
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The man said he was sick of being pulled over by police.
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Having forced family time is like a dream come true for one Rotorua family.
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Why a man jailed for killing two men will be released from prison after three years.
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Do you know what happened to Kawhena Wiringi?
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How are criminals behaving during the lockdown?
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How are criminals behaving during the lockdown?
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Why Ohinemutu residents are telling visitors to keep out.
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Are the homeless sticking to their bubbles?
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"After climbing the mountain, I can finally enjoy the view."
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This is not the time to be arguing over children, warns Rotorua family lawyers.
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Rotorua's homeless will be looked after during the lockdown but they need to follow rules.
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How Kate and James had their dream wedding in their lounge.
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How are our older elected members coping with staying home?
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After three years, Mark and Rene'e Mackie, their two kids and two dogs aren't homeless.
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Todd McClay says events such as Te Puia closing its doors will come thick and fast.
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"The Chows are one of the fastest growing property investment companies in the country."
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Just like after Mt Tarawera's eruption, businesses leaders says Rotorua will rise again.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson are in Rotorua.
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"They can afford to get wasted because they don't have to pay for anything else."
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"We have been kapa haka'd out."
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It was fun and games among the "streeties" in Kuirau Park.
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Melissa Jones' death has been referred to the coroner and remains "unexplained".
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Meet Graham Bockman who has been living in a tent at Sulphur Point for two months.
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Meet some of Rotorua's seasoned "streeties" who say "it's not that bad being us".
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Sonia Fincham's story is exactly the reason Supper Club should be supported.