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

NEW ZEALAND

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

NEW ZEALAND

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.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

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

ROTORUA DAILY POST

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

ROTORUA DAILY POST

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

NEW ZEALAND

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

ROTORUA DAILY POST

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.

Kelly Phelps and with some of her children in

NEW ZEALAND

Motorcyclist's fatal crash: Wife's warning before last ride

15 Apr, 2019 7:00am
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He was tragically killed after a collision between his motorbike and a car.

Last years winners Abbie Proudley and Ricky Brackfield. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Harcourts Dancing for Hospice back for 2019

15 Apr, 2019 6:00am
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Two contestants are announced for the return of Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.

A cross breed dog of staffordshire bull terrier and american pitbull terrier believed to be similar to the one that was hanged in Churchill Park. Photo / Getty

NEW ZEALAND

Woman's grisly discovery of hanging, screaming dog

13 Apr, 2019 4:08pm
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Police say inquiries are ongoing.

The road toll keeps rising, writes reporter Leah Tebbutt. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Opinion: The road toll keeps rising

13 Apr, 2019 4:00am
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Police's message has been the same for years, yet the road toll keeps rising

Repairs on State Highway 1 following fatal crash in Tokoroa yesterday. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Urgent repairs on SH1 following fatal crash

12 Apr, 2019 11:21am
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One man died following the crash near Galaxy Rd in Tokoroa yesterday.

Road closed on State Highway 2 in Paeroa. Photo / File

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SH2 in Paeroa closed due to incident

12 Apr, 2019 10:13am
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The road will remain closed between Railway and William St until further notice.

The incident was caught on a dashcam. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Too close for comfort: Trailer-towing car narrowly misses vehicle

11 Apr, 2019 1:59pm
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The incident on Wednesday was caught on a dashcam.

Pukepine Sawmills has lost two employees in nearly two weeks. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Mill mourns deaths of two employees in two weeks

11 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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The 66-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital but died overnight on Tuesday.

Traffic lights at Takitimu Drive and Elizabeth street roundabout this morning. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Traffic metering on Elizabeth St roundabout started today

11 Apr, 2019 7:27am
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The metering will be from 7am and controlled by red and orange lights.

The road will be closed form 9.30am to 1pm today. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

SH30 closed for police investigation into Rotoma crash

10 Apr, 2019 7:56am
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A 31-year-old Gisborne woman remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.

A 66-year-old man was transported to Waikato Hospital this morning after a crash on Te Puke Highway. Photo / File

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Man taken to Waikato Hospital after serious crash

9 Apr, 2019 12:32pm
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The 66-year-old man was involved in an incident involving a car while on his pushbike.

Tamatekapua meeting house on Te Papaiouru Marae at Ohinemutu where the Hui Māori took place. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Māori experts discuss the criminal justice system reform

9 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Te Ohu Whakatika rōpū met at Te Papaiouru Marae in Ohinemutu over the weekend.

Emergency services were at the scene at 4.49am. Photo / File

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One person seriously injured after crash in Te Puke

9 Apr, 2019 6:48am
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The rider of the push bike has been taken to hospital.

Police said a child presented at Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries on April 3. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Police investigate after child seriously injured in Tauranga

8 Apr, 2019 4:45pm
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The child has been transferred to Starship Hospital following serious injuries.

Bookabach's top summer spot is Hamilton, which beat Mount Maunganui (pictured) and Rotorua. Photo / File

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Hamilton beats Bay of Plenty for most popular summer bach spots

8 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
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Bookabach's top summer spot is Hamilton, beating Mount Maunganui and Rotorua.

Sir Wira Gardiner, the author of the book that was launched on Saturday. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Māori Battalion book launched before last surviving member

8 Apr, 2019 1:00pm
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Book launched on Saturday in front of the last surviving member of B company.

Hail settled on a property on Whakakpapa Rd near Taupō. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Lightning strikes and hailstorm hit Bay of Plenty and Taupō

8 Apr, 2019 12:08pm
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Good news is the weather is meant to be clearing with a high of 21 degrees

Firewood Direct's Claire Pryde believes it could be getting too late to get dry firewood for your home this winter. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

It is too late to buy firewood according to fire merchants

6 Apr, 2019 9:00am
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Residents to buy wood sooner rather than later to ensure a healthy warm home.

Mobil Te Ngae Rd owner Mitesh Patel is proud to offer great customer service which is why he thinks customers come from everywhere to fill up. Photo / Stephen Parker

BUSINESS

Cheapest gas station in NZ watches as national price rises to $2.20

5 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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Te Ngae Rd Mobil has been called 'ground zero' for creating a competitive market.

Te Arawa War Memorial in the Government Gardens has been sectioned off since a car crashed into the bronze tekoteko. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Te Arawa Memorial tekoteko broken in car crash

7 Apr, 2019 12:30pm
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The recently refurbished Te Arawa Memorial was crashed into on Tuesday night.

Flowers and an ornament hanging off a branch are tributes left for the five who died from the crash on Tirohanga Rd. Photo / Stephen Parker.

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua Intermediate student killed in Kinleith crash

7 Apr, 2019 9:42am
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One girl is dead while her 11-year-old brother remains in a serious condition.

Illustrator and copy writer Karisma Vala (left) and Mercia Dawn-Yates at the launch of the website. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Digital storehouse of Te Arawa Stories dedicated to Aunty Bea

3 Apr, 2019 8:00am
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The website contains 60 well-known and lesser-known Te Arawa specific stories.

Matehaere Te Rangi (left), Moewaka Te Rangi and Ana Hona-Milner of Ngāti Rongomai with their hoard of trophies. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Ngāti Rongomai reflect on a 10-year resurgence

2 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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Iwi members reflect on where they've come from after recent successes.

Western Heights High School students including Denva Graves, (left) and Tamahou Smith (far right) perform during the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Rotorua Regional Festival. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Much ado about something: Students compete for regional Shakespeare competition honours

31 Mar, 2019 12:48pm
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Western Heights students tackle a 15-minute scene from "Much ado About Nothing".

Rotorua's Pasifika Fun Day 2019 treated crowds to cultural performances. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Proud showcase of culture at Pasifika Fun Day 2019

30 Mar, 2019 2:42pm
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Hundreds of people joined Pasifika families in a day of culture, food and fun.

Kaumatua Bob Te Aonui and Heidi Symon have been practising their presentation all week ahead of the awards today. Photo / Stephen Parker.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Apumoana Marae heading to National Community Awards

30 Mar, 2019 12:02pm
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Today is judgement day for the marae after winning at the regional competition.

Kylie Johnston hopes people educate themselves rather than assuming information around autistic children ahead of World Autism Day. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'I wouldn't have it any other way' - Mum speaks ahead of World Autism Day

30 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Living with Bailey Johnston, 10, is a minefield, but his mum wouldn't change a thing.

Girls on their way to the finish line. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Annual Waka Ama Champs completed for the year

30 Mar, 2019 9:48am
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Complete list of results for Rotorua schools at Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals.

Jessie Wharekura takes a shot with one of the new goal posts at the opening of the refurbished netball courts last year. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Stolen goal post returned to Rotorua Netball

28 Mar, 2019 4:31pm
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The stolen goal post is back in action after being stolen at the weekend.

Four hundred balloons were let into the sky in Kristie's favourite colours of purple and black. Photo / George Novak

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Colourful final farewell for Cystic Sister Kristie Purton

27 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Cystic Sister Kristie Purton died last week from life-long battle with cystic fibrosis.

The funeral for Kristie Purton has begun in Pyes Pa. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Funeral for Tauranga's 'Cystic Sister' Kristie Purton

26 Mar, 2019 4:07pm
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Cystic Sister Kristie Purton died last week from life-long battle with cystic fibrosis.

He Rangatahi He Anamata youth summit worked to find solutions to future proof the region. Photo / Samantha Olley

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Young Māori leaders seek long-term benefit for region

26 Mar, 2019 11:00am
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Māori youth leadership summit inspires Bay of Plenty students to future proof the region.

Armed offenders squad have been deployed more in 2018 than in the past five years. Photo / File

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Armed offenders squad deployed more in 2018

26 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Police figures show highest rate of Armed Offenders Squad deployed in 2018.

Barter Barber Sam Dowdall works his magic while offering a listening ear at the Exchange Christchurch co-lab space. Photo / Supplied.

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Barter Barber staying in Christchurch to offer support

26 Mar, 2019 7:00am
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But first, he needs to heal from a small crash between him, his motorcycle and a car.

Armed Offenders Squad have been deployed more in 2018 than the previous five years. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Two Armed Offender Squad call-outs a month in Rotorua

23 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Police figures show highest rate of Armed Offenders Squad deployed in 2018.

Prayers inside Tauranga Mosque. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Tauranga weeps for Christchurch

23 Mar, 2019 8:35am
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Tauranga came together to mourn and heal.

Jo Mayston has started a petition to get March 15 declared a day of rememberance. Photo / Andrew Warner.

NEW ZEALAND

Petition calls for Christchurch shooting remembrance day

22 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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March 15 could be a new public holiday in memory of those who lost their lives last week.

NEW ZEALAND

Deep mark has been left on heart of Mahaveen Syeda

21 Mar, 2019 7:00am
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Rotorua woman shares her hopes for a peaceful and secure life moving forward.

Palestinian refugee Nabih Mansour was racially abused at the Rotorua Night Market the night before the Christchurch shootings. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Racial abuse shocked stallholder at Thursday Night Market

21 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Nabih Mansour of Mansour's Kitchen was rattled after an unfamiliar experience in Rotorua.

Keegan Wright, right (no 17) eagerly anticipating his race along with many other riders. Photo / Stephen Parker

SPORT

Locals get a taste of action on day two of Crankworx

19 Mar, 2019 4:30pm
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Locals can catch more action at Skyline today and tomorrow with proof of address.

Blake Far, 6, (left) and his brother Levi, 8 race ready at the Wattles track yesterday. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kidsworx challenge starts Crankworx week with a bang

19 Mar, 2019 7:30am
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Crankworx has begun with future pro riders competing at the Kidsworx event yesterday.

Candles frame a message for Christchurch,

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Te Puke unifies in the wake of the Christchurch shootings

17 Mar, 2019 7:46pm
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Hundreds share their grief in the center of Te Puke for those hurting in Christchurch.

Abandoned car on Sunset Rd after a police chase in November 2017. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Police pursuits review makes no change to policy

16 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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The review was released on Friday and is the sixth review of police pursuits since 2000.

The $1.3 million redevelopment of the Westbrook complex is complete. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Netball courts' $1.3 million redevelopment completed

15 Mar, 2019 12:11pm
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Teams are already practising on the courts since being completed this week.

Car crash outside Fordlands shops after police chase in September 2018. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Police pursuits on the rise

15 Mar, 2019 7:00am
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Police pursuit data comes ahead of a joint review of pursuits released today.

Share the Ride initiative sees 200 kids fromTe Kura o te Koutu taken mountain bike riding for nothing. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Koutu pupils discover their backyard through bike tour

13 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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More than 200 pupils were given free mountain bike tours in their own backyard.

John Paul College's Courtney Body, 15, with constable Bronwyn Allen nervously attempting to walk with fatal vision impairment goggles. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Students sobered to danger of driving at Road Safety Expo

12 Mar, 2019 3:00pm
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Youth expo brings hands-on learning to Year 11 students across the Eastern Bay.

Five-knot buoys have been placed around Mokoia Island to educate boaties and stop erosion of the island. Photo / Supplied.

THE COUNTRY

Mokoia Island erosion fears prompt 5-knot buoy alert

12 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Buoys in place around Mokoia Island to educate boaties of speed and its effect.

Rotorua's Jabbie Tijing, 5, gives a Plunket bear a hug at the Tummy and Tots Expo. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Mums and bubs galore at Tummy and Tots Expo

11 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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Breaking down isolation for new parents was on the agenda at this year's expo.

Lakeside 2019 10 March 2019 Daily Post photograph by Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Blood sweat and tears pay off for Lakeside organisers

11 Mar, 2019 6:00am
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Thunderstorms may have been forecast but the only rumbling at Lakeside was dancing feet.

The Koi Boys performing on the evening. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Street view: What do you like most about Lakeside?

10 Mar, 2019 10:50am
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We ask people at Lakeside what they liked about the concert.

The Koi Boys providing harmonies for thousands of people who attended Rotorua's Lakeside concert. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Weather holds up for thousands at Lakeside concert

9 Mar, 2019 11:42pm
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Concert-goers were wooed with performances from the 50s to now.

Tauranga's Bellevue School in lockdown after a firearms incident on Thursday. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Social media created 'unnecessary hysteria' during shooting incident

9 Mar, 2019 11:30am
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Principal blames social media for adding unnecessary hysteria during the lockdown.