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

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Mayor encouraged by minister's State Highway 2 comments

13 Aug, 2019 1:39pm
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'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
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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

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One trailer returned but police warn of a rise in theft

12 Aug, 2019 12:42pm
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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 -

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And the Harcourts Dancing for Hospice winners are ...

11 Aug, 2019 2:29pm
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After 15 weeks of blood, sweat and tears the winners have finally been decided.

Alex Gilbert speaking at Rotorua Library. Photo / Ben Fraser

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'I'm Adopted': Founder helps connect Rotorua

11 Aug, 2019 12:33pm
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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

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Raukura put the spotlight on Māori culture in Japan

10 Aug, 2019 9:00am
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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

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Jobseeker benefits increase 13 per cent in past year

10 Aug, 2019 8:00am
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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 6:00am
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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
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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

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Meet the dancers behind the dancers

8 Aug, 2019 10:00am
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Three tutors have worked their magic on the contestants for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.

Margaret Dean turns 100 today. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Adventure-mad Margaret Dean celebrates 100th birthday

5 Aug, 2019 8:00am
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She moved to the "outskirts" of Tauranga on Devonport Rd in 1948.

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

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Minister hopes new role will bring some teachers back

2 Aug, 2019 6:00pm
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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

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Columbus Coffee spot takes Rotorua Top Shop crown

2 Aug, 2019 12:00pm
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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

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Toi Ohomai supports polytech merger

1 Aug, 2019 4:36pm
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"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

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How to live by the Maramataka in modern life

30 Jul, 2019 12:00pm
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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

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WorkSafe investigating Kaingaroa crash that killed four

30 Jul, 2019 10:18am
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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

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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
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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

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Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Pam and Heinz

28 Jul, 2019 8:59am
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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
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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

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Te Arawa stands in solidarity with Ihumātao

26 Jul, 2019 4:39pm
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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
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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

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

25 Jul, 2019 4:52pm
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"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

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Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy welcomed to Rotorua

25 Jul, 2019 10:34am
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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

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Justice report calls for Māori-led approach

25 Jul, 2019 4:42am
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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

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Youth MPs reflect on week in Parliament

23 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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'I can honestly say politics is a future for me.'

Vinnie Campbell greets rangatahi at Matariki X. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua hosting premier event of Māori economy calendar

23 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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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

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Jobs far and few between in Rotorua

22 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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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

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Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Rawiri and Polly

20 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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When God gave out the skill sets, dance was not one of mine.

After attending last year's Festival for the Future Talei Bryant returns as a speaker. Photo / Supplied

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'I see so much pain:' Youth seek to uplift rangatahi

20 Jul, 2019 9:00am
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Local panellists Talei Bryant and Marlena Martin heading to Festival for the Future.

Highly qualified Melanie Bruna Veliz has struggled to use her degree here in Tauranga. Photo / George Novak

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Close to 7000 people underemployed in Bay of Plenty

20 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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"Lots of people want to move here but there aren't sufficient jobs to accommodate them."

Tauranga MP Jan Tinetti (from left), Rangitata MP Jo Luxton, Rodney MP Marja Lubeck and Hamilton MP Jamie Strange. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Labour caucus have a field trip around Tauranga

19 Jul, 2019 4:50pm
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The Labour education and workforce caucus committee talked what's going wrong and right.

An Air NZ plane at Tauranga airport. Photo / Andrew Warner

NEW ZEALAND

'The plane just kept shaking': Passenger describes terror over emergency landing

19 Jul, 2019 1:56pm
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There were 41 passengers on the plane.

Gerry and Simone Magner wanted to live on their land and proved you could. Photo / Supplied

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How one whānau is helping others reclaim their land

16 Jul, 2019 10:04am
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'If everything went haywire we could eat comfortably because of the fish and our kūmara.'

Detective Sergeant Caroline Wharton and Crispian Stewart. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Crispian and Caroline

14 Jul, 2019 10:53am
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"I feel like I am getting a lot more out of it than Hospice."

If built, the conceptual images are estimated to cost between $10m and $15m. Image / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua architect proposes mosque attack memorial

13 Jul, 2019 8:00pm
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The company worked on behalf of the New Zealand Federation of Islamic Associations.

The lover of music was a lover of people too and focused much of his life to helping rangatahi. Photo / Supplied

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DJ Poroufessor on his last ride home to Tauranga

13 Jul, 2019 3:33pm
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Hone Te Ihi o Te Rangi Ngata died on the night on July 10.

Who has the best coffee in town? The Hits is on a mission to find out. Photo / Getty Images

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hunt for the best coffee, who will take the crown?

11 Jul, 2019 9:29am
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The Hits Rotorua is on the hunt for the best coffee and need your help.

Salvation Army Store Manager Lisa Worthington has been run off her feet getting customers equipped for the winter months. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Whānau are forced to choose necessities as winter sets in

9 Jul, 2019 4:04pm
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As a result, The Salvation Army is struggling to support those who need it most.

Rotorua's first Matariki Bike the Night ride was a sparkling success. Photo / Supplied

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Matariki Bike the Night ride a sparkling success

7 Jul, 2019 2:42pm
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The bike ride was the first of many, Narelle Brown says.

School holiday activity for the juniors last year at Tauranga City Library. Photo / File

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School holiday guide: Options galore for children

6 Jul, 2019 9:45am
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Don't be afraid of the cold weather is the advice from Sport Bay of Plenty.

Contestants Zizi Sparks and her dance partner Thomas Falconer outside their sponsor Smiths City. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Zizi and Thomas

6 Jul, 2019 9:00am
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Making his late grandpa proud is what motivates Thomas Falconer.

Rotorua Westbrook School principal Colin Watkins says the lack of movement for principals could affect the quality of education in New Zealand. Photo / File

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Bay of Plenty principals firmly reject Government offer

5 Jul, 2019 11:04am
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The offer was worth more than $64 million.

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Rotorua principals firmly reject Government offer

5 Jul, 2019 10:16am
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Declined offer worth more than $64 million.

Hiko o Te Rangi Curtis (left) and Te Rangitakaroro Hiini are grateful for iwi support that led to their successes. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Success thanks to iwi say Ngāti Rongomai boys

2 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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Hiko o Te Rangi Curtis and Te Rangitakaroro Hiini thank iwi for leading them to success.

A cold and frosty June will turn into a wet start to July. Photo / File

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Frost of -8C in June was to blame for a cool month

2 Jul, 2019 6:12am
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But changes are afoot as this week's forecast rain will bring a not-so dry July.

Lisa Pauling and dance partner Justin Hutton are supported by Patchell Industries for this year's Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. Photo / Supplied

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Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Justin and Lisa

30 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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With only six weeks left until showtime, the couples are putting in the hard yards.

Will's competitive nature has brought $3000 in for Plunket. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Pledge for Plunket raises $3000 in five hours

28 Jun, 2019 4:08pm
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The Hits has been busy all week raising money but it all comes to an end this weekend.

Effective trapping all year round means a mega mast won't cause devastation, believes Heiko Kaiser. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Environment suffering to 48-year high of rat numbers

28 Jun, 2019 4:30am
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Rat numbers are high across the country but the devastation has been in here for months.

Water safety is no laughing game for Daniel Manzano who has committed the best part of his life to the cause. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Making a difference fuels fire

24 Jun, 2019 7:00pm
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Daniel Manzano spent three weeks in Texas with LandSAR upskilling.

Lin Evans-Keo's new-found confidence is a trait that even surprises her some days. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Tauranga woman competes in Ms United International

23 Jun, 2019 6:00pm
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Her journey began as a way to build her confidence after a sour relationship.

Frances and Slade are moving their bodies in a new way for this year's Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Meet the couples Dancing for Hospice: Frances and Slade

23 Jun, 2019 2:28pm
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The couple are used to the sports field but they giving it up for the dance floor.

Sarah Cowley, (left), Jess Quinn, Anika Moa, and Dr Jackie Blue at the Wāhine Kākano festival at Toi Ohomai. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Anika Moa tells it like it is at female leader talks

22 Jun, 2019 5:24pm
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Honest conversations aim to encourage young women.

Crowds gathered in Te Ranga Reserve this morning for the 155th commemoration. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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115th commemoration of 'devastating defeat'

21 Jun, 2019 10:42am
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The is said to have ended the Waikato Wars.

Winter arrived this morning with the coldest recorded temperature this year. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Coldest morning of the year after -2.6C start to the day

20 Jun, 2019 8:02am
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Temperatures should be getting warmer but rain is also on the horizon.

Pongakawa resident Shanelle Whitaker witness the crash which took two lives and injured three others. Photo / George Novak

NEW ZEALAND

Witness describes 'car flying off the track'

19 Jun, 2019 2:09pm
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Two people are dead and three are seriously injured following this morning's crash.

Rotorua local Turene Jones' play, I Ain't Mad at Cha, has hit the big time at the Kia Mau Festival. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Young playwright's work performed at Kia Mau Festival in Wellington

18 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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Young playwright's experiences in Rotorua - and rap music - help drive the play.

Cold and frosty conditions are expected through to Wednesday across the Bay of Plenty. Photo / File

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Cold start to morning will carry on through the week

17 Jun, 2019 6:46am
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It is not all bad news with temperatures expected to reach mid-teens by end of the week.

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

NEW ZEALAND

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

NEW ZEALAND

'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

ROTORUA DAILY POST

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.