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Kristina Crouch and Kereti Rautangata are sponsored by Urbo Homes. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Meet the couple Kristina Crouch and Kereti Rautangata

16 Jun, 2019 3:00pm
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Losing their mothers to cancer, the pair say time and effort not enough to say thank you.

The Wings woke to the sound of fire cracking and smoke alarms and quickly fled. Photo / Supplied

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Fighting spirit keeps family going after fire destroys home

15 Jun, 2019 2:08pm
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A fire tore through a Reporoa home at 2.25am on Friday, leaving home and family gutted.

Riot police fire tear gas towards protesters outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong. Photo / AP

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'Pretty scary': Tauranga woman in Hong Kong can't wait to get home

15 Jun, 2019 5:39am
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Claire has loved living in Hong Kong for eight years but this week it all changed.

Designers will have an extra year to get crafty as Te Puia announce the anticipated fashion show has been postponed. Photo / File

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Annual fashion event Tiki Āhua postponed until 2020

13 Jun, 2019 12:23pm
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Designers have an extra year to get crafty as Te Puia announce Tiki Āhua postponement.

Visiting the Redwoods is Noppadom (Lek) Yosboonauang (left), Patcharee (Boo) Maneerat and Pisit (Bee) Nabjai. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Activities right on the doorstep in Top Shop competition

11 Jun, 2019 12:00pm
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The best activity is the new category for The Hits' Top Shops and Must Do's campaign.

Any day is a good day when you're on your bike is the thought process for (from left) Havm Zuidmeer, Niki Carling, Mark Vuletich and Sandra Jensen. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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No lycra in sight for Tweed Riders in Rotorua

9 Jun, 2019 4:34pm
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Tweed Ride based on London event, and transported to Rotorua.

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Tarawera eruption commemoration turned into celebration of life

9 Jun, 2019 2:04pm
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Whānau across Rotorua came together to commemorate the eruption of 133 years ago.

Zaiden Sleet aged two-and-a-half with support parent Fran Fitzell. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Sensory spaces offer soothing for elderly

8 Jun, 2019 10:01am
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Sensory spaces benefit dementia and Parkinson's patient's occupational therapist believes

The Maori Sidesteps, performing in Havelock North here, are touring New Zealand this month. Photo / File

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Māori Sidesteps will make audience 'woke' to te ao Māori

4 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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The group will be performing in Rotorua on June 4 and June 5.

Vaha Tuielu has received a Queen's Service Medal for services to the Tokelauan community. Photo / Stephen Parker

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We are here to serve, says Vaha Tuielu

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Vaha Tuielu is a recipient of a Queen's Service Medal this Queen's Birthday.

Areta Koopu will be made a Dame in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list. Photo / Michael Craig

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It's not about me, it's about we, says Dame Areta Koopu

3 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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Areta Koopu is the only Māori woman to be made a dame this Queen's Birthday.

Hikoi for Homeless which rallied for a night shelter a year ago this week. Photo / File

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Hīkoi for Homeless solved the crisis or created a new one?

1 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Leaders reflect one year on: "There is still so much to be done."

Wellbeing Budget 2019 is seen as a win for Māori. Photo / File

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Budget 2019: A win for Māori say Rotorua leaders

31 May, 2019 8:00am
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Leaders in the Māori community react to the 2019 Wellbeing Budget.

Barbie Scott with Athena says $46 extra a week would benefit her but not all. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Budget 2019: Benefit increase a sticky plaster on the problem

31 May, 2019 6:00am
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Some say the benefits increase will benefit those that can budget properly.

On site to turn the first sod for the new Lake Ōkareka Fire Station are (from left) John Sutton, chief officer Phil Muldoon, New Zealand Fire Service Commission board chair Paul Swain and councillor Karen Hunt of the Rotorua Lakes Council. Photo / Supplied

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Lake Ōkareka prepares for a state of the art fire station

29 May, 2019 7:00am
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The Ōkareka Fire Station is expected to be up and running by the end of 2020.

A tree falling on a powerline has left 401 properties without power. Photo / Supplied

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Falling tree leaves 401 homes without power

28 May, 2019 6:30pm
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The tree fell at 4.05pm.

If I can do this, I can do anything is the mindset of Dancing for Hospice couple Laura and Bryce. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Laura Vaughan and Bryce Morris dance for Hospice

28 May, 2019 4:37pm
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Laura Vaughan and Bryce Morris are the second couple Dancing for Hospice.

Nepia Takuira-Mita takes a look at his journey to acting. Photo / Supplied

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Nepia Takuira-Mita reflects on his journey to acting

28 May, 2019 10:03am
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The second season of his show Ahikāroa will air tomorrow night.

A melting pot of cultures take part in the Love & Peace Multicultural Charity Concert. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Multicultural concert retains culture in evolving society

26 May, 2019 12:29pm
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The concert was held at the Arts Village on Saturday.

Fire and police services are working together to determine the cause. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Miller St house fire still unexplained

26 May, 2019 12:00pm
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A resident believes the occupants had only lived there a week.

With a competitive streak on their side, dancing couple Philly Angus and Aaron Willoughby are excited to dance their way to the top for Hospice. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Meet the couples: From the rugby field to the dance floor

25 May, 2019 1:21pm
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Aaron Willoughby and Philly Angus are the first couple Dancing for Hospice.

Kat Lintott (left), Tatiana Kiwi-Knight and Tamati Kawha hope more Māori wahine will enter the tech industry. Photo / Stephen Parker

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More Māori wāhine are needed in the tech industry

24 May, 2019 12:00pm
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The message was shared to rangatahi at the Storytelling and Tech Festival for Tech Week.

Alan Tane Solomon and Syretta Clayton, from One Chance New Zealand, hope the education sector will get a shake-up that will benefit youth. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Budget 2019: What Rotorua families want

24 May, 2019 6:03am
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The family sector is broad, but what people in it want is remarkably similar.

Lynne Whata, of Māori Women's Welfare League, believes Budget relief is needed across all generations and sectors. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Budget 2019: What do Māori want?

23 May, 2019 8:00pm
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Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.

Copperhead Road's chief distiller Rod Roos is pleased to gain more international recognition. Photo / File

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More gold for Rotorua-based distillery

23 May, 2019 1:30pm
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The distillery's Pure Heart Vodka received a gold award at the inaugural NZ Spirit Awards.

Connor Hooper, 9, started a candle company for men after getting a head injury at school. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Head injury prompts 9-year-old to start business

21 May, 2019 11:41am
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After a head injury, 9-year-old Connor spent his healing time creating candles for men.

The team from Canopy Tours and the Department of Conservation were able to trap 140 pests with the help of Trenz delegates. Photo / Supplied

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Reserve free of 140 pests after Trenz

21 May, 2019 10:32am
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The traps were set by Trenz delegates while they visited Rotorua last week.

Feature film based on Taiwanese and Maori cultural links is being created by Taiwan director Laha Mebow. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Indigenous director says Māori most successful culture

21 May, 2019 10:00am
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Director Laha Mebow says the strength of Māori culture is something to be proud of.

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Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car

20 May, 2019 11:05am
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"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.

The genuinely tremendous surf clubbie Graeme Cullen at the Mount Maunganui beach in 2009 died after a long battle against melanoma. Photo / File

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Wife mourns 'tremendous' man: 'I've lost half my heart'

18 May, 2019 2:44pm
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Graeme Cullen died on May 2 after a 15-year battle against melanoma.

Marcello Patelli from Brazil gets a tā moko at the Trenz conference at the Energy Events Centre. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Free tā moko tattoos done in Rotorua

16 May, 2019 3:00pm
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Te Puia is offering tā moko to delegates at Trenz hosted at the Energy Events Centre.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced the government's new strategy at Trenz in Rotorua. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Tourism strategy needs partnerships for success

16 May, 2019 2:00pm
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Ministers Kelvin Davis and Eugenie Sage announced the strategy at Trenz in Rotorua.

Trenz conference is hosting more than 1500 people at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Tourism industry increases focus on sustainable growth

15 May, 2019 9:00am
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The new framework was announced at the Energy Events Centre for the Trenz conference.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa students brought Te Wiki o te reo Māori rotarota to the streets. Photo / Supplied

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Students bring te reo Māori sign language to the streets

14 May, 2019 10:00am
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The group celebrated te wiki o te reo Māori rotarota in style.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts accepts the wero from Ngāti Whakaue. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Warm welcome for 1500 delegates here for Trenz

13 May, 2019 10:44am
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The tourism event will continue through to May 16.

Michael Naera reflects on his 10 years with the suicide prevention programme as he prepares for his new role. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Mental health advocate Michael Naera reflects on a decade of service

11 May, 2019 9:00am
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After being Rotorua's champion of suicide prevention, Naera is moving on to bigger things.

Free bus rides all day could be coming your way if you're a SuperGold cardholder. Photo / File

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More free hours for SuperGold cardholders

10 May, 2019 2:42pm
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Bay of Plenty Regional Council heard a review at the Public Transport Committee meeting.

Cliff Curtis uncovers where his passion for storytelling came from. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Cliff Curtis reveals who ignited his passion for storytelling

9 May, 2019 3:10am
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Cliff speaks ahead of the release of his new film Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen.

Trenz at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre in 2015, this years expects to bring in millions of dollars. Photo / File

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Revenue of millions projected thanks to Trenz conference

8 May, 2019 9:16am
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Trenz conference will bring in millions of dollars to Rotorua for the next 12 months.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured here in the Redwoods have welcomed a baby boy Monday afternoon (NZT). Photo / File

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Bay of Plenty share their best wishes for new royal baby

7 May, 2019 3:21pm
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex baby boy was born Monday afternoon (NZT).

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured while in the Redwood Forest last year have welcomed a baby boy. Photo / File

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Locals share best wishes for royal baby

7 May, 2019 1:51pm
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed a baby boy on Monday afternoon (NZT).

Two cars have crashed at the roundabout by Trustpower Baypark arena. Photo / Supplied

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Two vehicle crash on Truman Lane roundabout

7 May, 2019 7:16am
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There were no injuries reported.

National manager of road policing Superintendent Steve Greally said this week's Road Safety Week couldn't come at a better time. Photo / file

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'We've seen too many deaths on our roads' - police boss

6 May, 2019 10:02am
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The week runs from May 6 to May 12.

One year on, Kurt den Hertog is reminded of the floods every day as he leaves his house and looks at the sign he created. Photo / Stephen Parker

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One year on from the devastating floods

4 May, 2019 8:14am
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It was a day the people of Ngongotahā will never forget.

Flooding on Pioneer Rd on April 29 last year. Photo / File

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Councils confront flooding issue as remedial work continues

4 May, 2019 8:13am
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A joint council statement reveals what work has been done since the April 2018 flood.

Acting Civil Defence controller Bruce Horne and Medical Officer of Health for Toi Te Ora Public Health Dr Phil Shoemack delivering a flood recovery update last year. Photo / File

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Horne reflects on biggest day as Civil Defence controller

4 May, 2019 8:12am
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It was about 3.30pm he said when everything changed.

Surf lifesaver Graham Cullen at the Mount Maunganui beach in 2009 died on Thursday morning after a long battle against melanoma. Photo / File

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Graeme Cullen the genuinely tremendous clubbie

4 May, 2019 5:01am
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Graeme Cullen died early Thursday morning aged 61.

Josh Bishop (left) has met with 19-year-old Ryan Kelly after he helped save his life at the Anzac Day dawn service. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Hero soldier and collapsed teen he 'saved' reunited

1 May, 2019 7:31am
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The identity of the soldier who helped Ryan Kelly after he collapsed has been revealed.

Kura Reo Pakihi workshop (from left) Makoha Gardiner, Brook Grant, Mataia Keepa, Anaha Hiini. Photo / Supplied

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Kura reo pakihi brings Māori language into business sector

30 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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The workshop aimed to bring te reo Māori to the forefront of the business community.

Bailey and Kylie Johnston can't wait to shave their heads on April 30. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Autistic boy to shave head for cause

27 Apr, 2019 9:14am
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Bailey Johnston and mum Kylie are counting down the days until they shave their heads.

Eric Hollis with children at The Ole Schoolhouse believes the advice from the World Health Organisation is true. Photo / File

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Screen time a no-go for children from Bay of Plenty experts

27 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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Infants under 1 should have no screen time, the World Health Organisation advises.

Dawn Service at Muruika Soldiers' Cemetery on Thursday were Ryan Kelly collapsed. Photo / File

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Family seek identity of soldier who helped save a life

26 Apr, 2019 4:01pm
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The soldier helped Ryan Kelly after he collapsed at Ōhinemutu Anzac dawn service.

Paul Button from Canopy Tours. It is just one of the businesses from Rotorua that are finalists of the Qualmark 100 per cent Experience Awards. Photo / Supplied

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Four Rotorua businesses up for Qualmark awards

23 Apr, 2019 12:16pm
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Out of 41 finalists, four are from Rotorua.

An incursion response has been initiated for Mokoia Island. Photo / File

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Signs of rodents discovered on Mokoia Island

23 Apr, 2019 12:00pm
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The island is a sanctuary for rare New Zealand birds and endangered wildlife.

Piri Weepu and Inia Maxwell went on an adventure around Rotorua for Piri's Tiki Tour airing on Māori Television. Photo / Supplied

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Inia Maxwell takes Piri Weepu on tiki tour of Rotorua

23 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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The tour was part of season two of a show airing on Māori Television tonight.

Tommy Gear (far right) was Winston Peters' most trusted adviser. Photo / Richard Harman

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New Zealand First loses Tauranga stalwart Tommy Gear

23 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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Gear remembered for 'pivotal role he played in shaping New Zealand's political history'.

Rotorua man is now in a serious condition following motorcycle crash on Saturday. Photo / File

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Man in serious condition following crash on Saturday

23 Apr, 2019 9:30am
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The 49-year-old Rotorua man was involved in a crash involving two motorbikes on Saturday.

Hinerongonui Kingi (left) and Māmā Mihirangi at their whānau concert the night before they left for Australia. Photo / Cira Olivier.

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Rotorua talent on show at Byron Bay Bluesfest

20 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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The trio will be performing throughout the Easter weekend.

Crowds from churches across Rotorua met under the sails on Easter Friday for a combined church service. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Redwoods come alive at Easter combined church service

19 Apr, 2019 1:19pm
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More than 300 people gathered in nature's cathedral for the combined church service.

The Hemana team are thankful for the time as a family after going against other families on XVenture Family Challenge. Photo / Supplied

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Hemana family battle it out at semifinal

19 Apr, 2019 1:00pm
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Hemana family believe the ultimate prize was time with each other, not the $25,000.

Police at the scene of the crash which resulted in one patient being transferred to Middlemore Hospital. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Pedestrian in stable condition following crash last night

17 Apr, 2019 1:30pm
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She has been transferred to Middlemore Hospital

Eat Street along with many other places around the city will light up red to celebrate World Haemophilia Day. Photo / File

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Rotorua lights up red for World Haemophilia Day

17 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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Six places around the city will light up red to raise awareness of the disease.