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Tauranga City Council electoral officer Warwick Lampp said while the turnout was good it could be better. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Voter turnout runs past previous years - but only just

14 Oct, 2019 9:00pm
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But is it the candidates or the lack of understanding that is to blame?

A group of mates is embarking on their 'best-ever' day with One Day NZ. Photo / Jamie Troughton Dscribe Media Services

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Olympian Mike Dawson asks Kiwis what is their ultimate day

13 Oct, 2019 6:30am
2 minutes to read

It comes after going from snow to sand and everywhere in between in one day.

Robert Bon Gillies accepted the honour on behalf of his brothers in the Māori Battalion. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Bom Gillies knighted in Rotorua

12 Oct, 2019 4:30pm
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"It is a tribute to all young Māori who fought in the formidable Māori Battalion."

John Cronin is bowing out of council after more than 30 years of service. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Councillor bows out after 31 years of service

12 Oct, 2019 1:00pm
4 minutes to read

"I just wanted to do something for the underprivileged."

A Westpac senior economist says the Bay of Plenty region's economy is going to get worse before it gets better especially due to the big exposures to tourism and forestry. Photo / File

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Economy cools in the region; tourism and forestry to bear brunt

9 Oct, 2019 9:00am
4 minutes to read

"It's going to get worse before it gets better."

Eight Rotorua students had their work exhibited at the Ringa Toi national exhibition. Image / Ben Balle

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Exhibition opens eyes to creative world

7 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
3 minutes to read

'This place keeps me grounded and I wanted to capture that environment.'

School bus drivers are speaking out with support from the union but their respective companies have declined to comment. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'Hit, attacked and verbally abused' - Bus drivers cop it all

6 Oct, 2019 2:39pm
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One driver said he was subjected to a ''brown eye'' from a student while exiting the bus.

Seven of the 10 mayor candidates attended the final debate before election day. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'Don't lie': Sparks fly at final mayoral debate

3 Oct, 2019 6:32pm
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Heated exchanges and awkward moments in final debate this election

Tauranga's Kendall Stevenson has been described as an angel by Ryle de Morny after putting his dislocated back in place in South Africa. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Local 'angel' helps competitor in uncomfortable predicament

2 Oct, 2019 7:50pm
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Kendall Stevenson came to the rescue for South African Ryle de Morny at the weekend.

Changes within the faculties will begin on November 1. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Job cuts as Toi Ohomai announces restructure

1 Oct, 2019 6:00pm
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Two staff members have been made redundant and more are expected to go.

Nine mayor candidates took part in the Social Link meet the candidate event. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

More funding needed say mayoral candidates

30 Sep, 2019 8:16pm
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Mayor candidates from the region shared their thought on the arts and social sector.

Ōranga Tinana o Ue were filled with laughter at the inaugural Kaumātua Olympics. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Fun and laughter at Te Arawa Kaumātau Olympics

27 Sep, 2019 10:33am
2 minutes to read

The inaugural event was a hit among the 23 ropu.

A police spotter in the light plane radios to ground crews in a convoy of utes to locate cannabis plots in the summer months. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Busted: $28m of cannabis seized in a year

27 Sep, 2019 3:50am
3 minutes to read

About $28 million of cannabis was seized in the region and police are not softening up.

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

School trip turns sour after bus crash in Mount Maunganui

25 Sep, 2019 3:37am
3 minutes to read

There were about 41 children on board the bus.

Brook Grant (second from left) and his fellow Reo Whairawa instructors. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Keeping te reo alive in the business world

24 Sep, 2019 2:00pm
2 minutes to read

Rotorua businessman is taking steps to ensure kupu are right for the workplace.

Eva Foreman lights up a room with the twinkle in her eye and the infectious smile. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Cerebral palsy won't stop Eva walking

21 Sep, 2019 8:28am
5 minutes to read

"There are still the bad days where you wish you could take the cerebral palsy from her."

Director of the Bethlehem Birthing Centre Chloe Wright said the Birthing Centre was the solution to demand issues in the area. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Lack of midwives in Bay, but birthing centre has plenty of room

20 Sep, 2019 1:00pm
4 minutes to read

The number of midwives in Tauranga has increased but the workload hasn't.

The female captain says often people don't expect to see a woman on board the waka. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Meet the female captain who voyaged across the Pacific

20 Sep, 2019 9:00am
3 minutes to read

It all started with her asking if they needed any help - next thing she was captain.

Tawhai Rickard and Tania Lewis-Rickard are hoping to unite All Blacks fans who travel on Tara Rd. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

PREMIUM

Get behind black! Community unites with first RWC game looming

20 Sep, 2019 6:49am
4 minutes to read

Bay rugby fans are getting into the spirit of the Rugby World Cup.

Candidates were asked a set question and further were asked by the audience at the Citizens Club on Wednesday. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Two top picks for mayor chosen by disability sector

18 Sep, 2019 8:51am
2 minutes to read

Two candidates stood out for those at the meet the candidate event today.

The scalp cooling device has been provided by the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Scalp cooling allows chemo patients to keep their hair

17 Sep, 2019 4:05pm
3 minutes to read

Rotorua Hospital is the first public hospital to have the treatment available.

Local conservation expert Dean Flavell explaining carvings on the Wahreroa Marae wharenui, Raurukītahi, at the last workshop. Photo / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Learning how to better preserve precious Māori items

16 Sep, 2019 8:00am
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A taonga workshop is hoped to help preserve some of local iwi's precious items.

John Rakei-Clark said his comments were advocating for the homeless and came from a place of love. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'Offensive': Candidate slammed over homeless comments

13 Sep, 2019 6:03am
6 minutes to read

Council candidate John Rakei-Clark has caused a stir over his homeless comments.

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori was only the beginning these te reo Māori speakers believed. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori: Kōrero does not stop here

13 Sep, 2019 4:01am
2 minutes to read

"I want to normalise te reo Māori which will help not only our people but our country."

A concept design for a pedestrianised Wharf St with outdoor dining. Image / Tauranga City Council

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Who are the 'winnners and losers' of the Wharf St upgrade?

12 Sep, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Tauranga City Council has voted to proceed with the construction of the Wharf St upgrade.

The full immersion childcare centre is aimed at 3 to 5-year-olds and open from Monday to Friday. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

'Staffing issues' temporarily close early childhood centre

11 Sep, 2019 10:04am
3 minutes to read

Places in alternative childcare centres being sought for 37 children on roll.

(From left): Te Rangihaeata Colbertson, Justin Hancock, Rangitakohe Pryor, Ella Rankin and Whaea Mahera Bidois with part of the new playground. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Trust grant boosts kōhanga playground plans

3 Sep, 2019 10:00am
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"Our tamariki and mokopuna deserve the best and we want to give back to them."

Atutahi Potaka-Dewes (from left) with her other cast members, Uelese Petaia, director Fiona Collins, Ali Foa'i and Iaheto Ah Hi. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Play uncovers actress' connections

27 Aug, 2019 10:05am
2 minutes to read

Rotorua actor Atutahi Potaka-Dewes discovers the connection between herself and Samoa.

Kevin and Jane Powell are frantically looking for a property so they can carry on their holistic outdoor classroom. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Teacher in the Paddock soon to be paddock-less

26 Aug, 2019 5:00pm
2 minutes to read

The holistic initiative is frantically searching for a property to cater to their needs.

Freezing mud covered contestants by the end of the race. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Mudtastic! Toughest guy and gal crowned in Rotorua

24 Aug, 2019 5:07pm
3 minutes to read

The annual Tough Guy and Gal Challenge did not disappoint those needing a dose of mud.

Elmer Peiffer from Love Soup said he was devasted to learn various items had been stolen. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Local charity left disappointed as burglar strikes

24 Aug, 2019 2:12pm
2 minutes to read

Love Soup found their storage shed missing a lock and other items this morning.

Noel Pope was one of Tauranga's longest-serving politicians, a man who devoted 20 years of his life to local body politics. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'We are all better for having known Noel Pope'

23 Aug, 2019 6:30pm
4 minutes to read

The former mayor spent 27 years on Tauranga City Council and was mayor for 12.

Artist impression of a new visitor information centre and cruise hub in Mount Maunganui called Te Tomokanga. Image / supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua will reap the benefits of Mount Maunganui iSite

13 Aug, 2019 4:14pm
3 minutes to read

Roughly half of the cruise passengers also visit Rotorua and surrounding areas.

Minister Shane Jones said he was almost run off the stretch of State Highway 2 recently. Photo / George Novak

PREMIUM

Mayor encouraged by minister's State Highway 2 comments

13 Aug, 2019 1:39pm
3 minutes to read

'Maybe the last three years...will not have been in vain".

National MP Todd McClay has created a petition for upgrades to Te Ngae Rd and the Ngongotahā roundabout. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Petition reignites calls for progress on major roading projects

13 Aug, 2019 6:00am
4 minutes to read

National MP Todd McClay wants four lanes to airport and a safer roundabout in Ngongotahā.

The trailer was taken from the women's and children's shelter. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

One trailer returned but police warn of a rise in theft

12 Aug, 2019 12:42pm
2 minutes to read

Police found the Visions of a Helping Hand trailer at the weekend through CCTV.

Kristina Crouch and Kereti Rautangata are sponsored by Urbo Homes. Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. 30 May 2019 Daily Post photograph by Stephen Parker RGP 15Jun19 -

ROTORUA DAILY POST

And the Harcourts Dancing for Hospice winners are ...

11 Aug, 2019 2:29pm
Quick Read

After 15 weeks of blood, sweat and tears the winners have finally been decided.

Alex Gilbert speaking at Rotorua Library. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'I'm Adopted': Founder helps connect Rotorua

11 Aug, 2019 12:33pm
2 minutes to read

Alex Gilbert came to Rotorua at the weekend to help locals find their passion to connect.

The Raukura kapa haka ropu performing in Japan. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Raukura put the spotlight on Māori culture in Japan

10 Aug, 2019 9:00am
2 minutes to read

The ropu flew to Tokyo last week to support the Toku Iho exhibition.

Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni, with the ministry's regional commissioner Mike Bryant. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Jobseeker benefits increase 13 per cent in past year

10 Aug, 2019 8:00am
4 minutes to read

The figure comes from the Ministry of Social Development second quarter.

Synthetic drugs are believed to be the cause behind 50 deaths in New Zealand since 2017. Photo / File

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Will new law cracking down on synthetic drug dealers help Rotorua?

9 Aug, 2019 5:45am
5 minutes to read

Rotorua police and advocates say synthetic drug use has recently declined.

Rotorua resident Trish Bailey is fed up with the

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Potholes on Te Ngae Rd 'disgusting'

8 Aug, 2019 11:13am
4 minutes to read

NZTA is aware of the potholes but said it was all part of the life cycle of the road.

Three tutors have worked their magic on the contestants for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Meet the dancers behind the dancers

8 Aug, 2019 10:00am
4 minutes to read

Three tutors have worked their magic on the contestants for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.

Margaret Dean turns 100 today. Photo / Andrew Warner

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Adventure-mad Margaret Dean celebrates 100th birthday

5 Aug, 2019 8:00am
3 minutes to read

She moved to the "outskirts" of Tauranga on Devonport Rd in 1948.

Otumoetai Intermediate principal Henk Popping was elated with the announcement. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Minister hopes new role will bring some teachers back

2 Aug, 2019 6:00pm
4 minutes to read

The learning support co-ordinator role was announced by minister Tracey Martin.

Part of the Columbus Coffee crew Delina Dibben (from left), Ben Burland, Wonja Pene and Bex Brady. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Columbus Coffee spot takes Rotorua Top Shop crown

2 Aug, 2019 12:00pm
2 minutes to read

The temperature of the milk and a dusting of passion is the recipe for success.

Leon Fourie, chief executive of Toi Ohomai said he supports the merger put forward by the Government. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Toi Ohomai supports polytech merger

1 Aug, 2019 4:36pm
5 minutes to read

"Institutes and Polytechnics have been in survival model for quite some time".

Rereata Makiha has made it his mission to revitalise the knowledge of the Maramataka since 2010. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

How to live by the Maramataka in modern life

30 Jul, 2019 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

Expert Rereata Makiha shares his passion and the lessons from the Māori lunar calendar.

Four people in the van were killed in yesterday's crash. Photo / Police

NEW ZEALAND

WorkSafe investigating Kaingaroa crash that killed four

30 Jul, 2019 10:18am
3 minutes to read

The crash killed four people and critically injured one person from Murupara.

Te Kahuraukura Te Rangi and Hiko o Te Rangi Curits are proud leaders of their kapa after coming second at this year's regional competition. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

Ngāti Rongomai's haka shakes the crowd

30 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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The 39 strong group took home a wealth of trophies at this month's regional competition.

NEW ZEALAND

Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash

30 Jul, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

The crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.

Pam Turner and Heinz Fett have been partnered up for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Pam and Heinz

28 Jul, 2019 8:59am
4 minutes to read

There are only two weeks before they will take the stage at the Energy Events Centre.

Five-year-old twins Kathryn and Alexander Hazeldine have a special bond. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

The life of a 5-year-old unable to yet walk or talk

27 Jul, 2019 6:00am
8 minutes to read

Kathryn cannot walk or talk, while her twin brother Alexander runs around full of energy.

Te Rangitutaki Rolleston created the event to stand in solidarity with those at Ihumātao. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Te Arawa stands in solidarity with Ihumātao

26 Jul, 2019 4:39pm
3 minutes to read

People gathered in the Village Green in support of those at Ihumātao.

The maggot was found in an Ingham chicken bought at the Tauriko Pak'nSave. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Extremely disgusted': Man claims maggot in supermarket chicken

26 Jul, 2019 2:44pm
3 minutes to read

Andrew Morris-Vette is disappointed at the supermarket's response.

Backdoor is currently relocating and hopes the presentation of a new store draws other businesses in. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua going through 'growing pains'; rates relief being considered

25 Jul, 2019 4:52pm
5 minutes to read

"If you're not looking after retailers there will be more empty shops I know it."

Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy welcomed on to Te Papaiouru Marae this morning. Photo / Stephen Parker

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy welcomed to Rotorua

25 Jul, 2019 10:34am
3 minutes to read

Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and Sir David Gascoigne have arrived in Rotorua.

The report called for the abolishment of the current prison system and Oranga Tamariki. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Justice report calls for Māori-led approach

25 Jul, 2019 4:42am
5 minutes to read

The report called for the abolishment of the current prison system and Oranga Tamariki.

Maia Rahurahu sitting in the chamber for Youth Parliament 2019. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Youth MPs reflect on week in Parliament

23 Jul, 2019 10:00am
3 minutes to read

'I can honestly say politics is a future for me.'

Vinnie Campbell greets rangatahi at Matariki X. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua hosting premier event of Māori economy calendar

23 Jul, 2019 8:00am
2 minutes to read

Matariki X will take place this Friday at the Energy Events Centre.

Recruitment consultant Ashlyn Clarricoats says its figures are always dependant on the time of year. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

Jobs far and few between in Rotorua

22 Jul, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Nearly 7000 Bay of Plenty people are underemployed, new data shows; Rotorua jobs tight.

Rawiri Bhana and Polly Delfim at their sponsor, Ponsonby Rd Lounge Bar. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Rawiri and Polly

20 Jul, 2019 11:00am
4 minutes to read

When God gave out the skill sets, dance was not one of mine.