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Ruapeka 'Rippa' Rogers with his baby brother Desmond's urn in Rotorua. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Return of the ashes of baby Desmond after 55 years

15 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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Desmond Rogers' remains arrived in a small white casket last month, with fallen personnel.

Kim Ledger, father of Heath Ledger, speaks at the Cutting Edge Addiction Conference in Rotorua in 2016. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua hosting major addictions conference

13 Sep, 2018 2:37pm
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Almost 600 registered to attend the main major addictions conference in New Zealand.

Debbie Rowles is ready to open the doors again. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Level 13 Costume Hire reopening in Rotorua

12 Sep, 2018 12:04pm
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The business premises was covered in knee-deep water in May after a pipe burst nearby.

Zeeah Rona Waerea-Tamai sung with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

12-year-old handling spotlight after solo with orchestra

11 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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"She has a really bright future in performing arts," vocal tutor Elisha Hulton said.

Michael Pilaar, 19, died of skin cancer in June 2017. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'A Gift of Music' to continue legacy

10 Sep, 2018 11:42am
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Michael, a classical musician, died from melanoma last June at age 19.

The scene at St Michaels School this morning. Photo/ Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Woman's body found, homicide investigation launched

8 Sep, 2018 9:26am
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Rotorua police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a woman overnight

Police are guarding entrances to St Michael's Catholic School. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Homicide probe after young woman found dead on school grounds

8 Sep, 2018 9:26am
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The 22-year-old woman was found deceased just before midnight.

Madge McQuire wants to see patient parking prioritised at Rotorua Hospital. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hospital parking shortage hinders treatment

8 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Madge McQuire had no option but to go home without treatment recommended by a surgeon.

Bernie Hermens is frustrated by the dumped rubbish on Mountain Rd. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'No respect for clean, green NZ'

5 Sep, 2018 9:12am
3 minutes to read

Current approach to waste focuses on community education while dumping continues.

Raven, 11, and Jules Hira-Batt were disappointed by the piles of dumped rubbish on Mountain Rd. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Family 'devastated' by waste

5 Sep, 2018 5:45am
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"The stench, it was incredible. It is just so gross," Jules Hira-Batt said.

Heeni Morehu, left and Te Pae Fitzell. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Business

Boost to mortuary services welcomed

4 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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The Rotorua mortuary also services an area from Ōpōtiki, to Gisborne, and the Desert Rd.

Booboo the cat before his death. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

High-fiving cat shot and dumped by stranger

4 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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On Saturday Booboo was found dead, ditched in a drain, several streets from home.

A GPS locator system is probably the last feature a car thief needs in a stolen ride. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Whoops: Police quick to find stolen car with GPS

3 Sep, 2018 10:35am
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Within an hour of the vehicle being reported as taken, police were in pursuit.

Interpine Innovation managing director Mike King. Photo/Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Virtual reality could replace field work

1 Sep, 2018 11:00am
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"The target is to be able to assess plots in the office in one year's time."

NEW ZEALAND

Man imprisoned after going 180km/h in 50km/h zone

1 Sep, 2018 10:00am
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"At the heart of your issues is methamphetamine," Judge Greg Hollister-Jones said.

Traffic on Te Ngae Rd, SH30, in 2018. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

$665m for BoP transport projects, three in Rotorua

1 Sep, 2018 7:16am
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Minister Phil Twyford said the Bay of Plenty funding was up six percent on 2015/18.

New hospitality graduates Carly Parkinson, left, and Katrina Sime. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hospitality programme helping end unemployment

1 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Twenty-seven people have graduated from a five-week hospitality training scheme.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council biosecurity team leader Shane Grayling is leading the fight against catfish in Lake Rotoiti. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Catfish cull: 'The population just went boom'

28 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Nearly 35,000 catfish were caught in Lake Rotoiti in the year to June.

Sandy Morrison addresses the crowd at the Smear Your Mea Day launch. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Hīkoi launches 'Smear Your Mea Day' to remember cervical cancer victim

27 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Smear You Mea Day was launched a year after Talei Morrison was diagnosed with cancer.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Lotto ticket sold in Ngongotahā wins $11,468

26 Aug, 2018 1:08pm
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Twenty-one Lotto players each won $11,468 in the division in last night's live draw.

Rae Beverley Adlam in 2008, when she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Businesswoman loses appeal - ordered to repay $12 million

25 Aug, 2018 11:32am
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At the time of her court hearing in Rotorua on May 8, Adlam still owed $12,780,111.75.

Harm Zuidmeer, co-chairman of Rotorua Cycle Action. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

40 to 80 daily riders on each CyWay link

25 Aug, 2018 10:00am
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Rotorua's 11 cycleway projects are costing $5.5 million in total to build.

Red Hot Lava members give gym a go. Photo / Samantha Olley

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Gymnastics used to manage falls-risk

25 Aug, 2018 2:00am
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"We are teaching them how to get up, not to panic, so it is not so scary."

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Diggers targeted by Bay of Plenty thieves

24 Aug, 2018 3:49pm
2 minutes to read

"They are being stolen, we believe, because they are considered high ticket items".

Police District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

125 extra Bay of Plenty police

20 Aug, 2018 2:11pm
3 minutes to read

The new staff were part of the 1800 additional police funded in Budget 2018.

This painting of Kapi Kapi aged 102, by Goldie, was sold this week. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New home for rediscovered Goldie portrait

19 Aug, 2018 8:14am
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The work features 102-year-old Ahinata Te Rangituatini of Tūhourangi, or Kapi Kapi.

Auto manager Phil Lowe (left) and Toi Ohomai's head of facilities Malcolm Hardy. Photo/Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Toi Ohomai and Te Puia leading the charge

19 Aug, 2018 4:00am
4 minutes to read

Toi Ohomai plans to have one slow charger and one fast charger at each campus.

Taja Smith, left, and Nicole Matuschka started their training in Rotorua in July. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'Spike' in women seeking firefighting jobs

18 Aug, 2018 2:00pm
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So far 17 per cent of the 687 applications for this recruitment round are from women.

From left, Indigenous Leadership Development Institute CEO Rosa Walker, Canadian Senior Trade Commissioner Francis Huot, Andrew Carrier and Te Ohu Whai Ao's Tatiana Kiwi-Knight. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Standing Rock leader will speak at Rotorua forum

18 Aug, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Rotorua will host the World Indigenous Business Forum from October 9-11.

Music review: Ha the Unclear, Invisible Lines

17 Aug, 2018 12:00pm
Quick Read

New Zealand band Ha the Unclear were here when they were all we needed.

Rotorua Rafting owner and operator Sam Sutton with the Ōkere Gates behind. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Kaituna River closures leave rafters 'struggling'

17 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Sam Sutton estimates he would've refunded more than $450,000 in the last 18 months.

Junior tough guy and gal. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

2000 primary school kids complete mud run

16 Aug, 2018 3:01pm
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Kids came from as far as Cambridge, Whakatāne and Matakana Island to take part.

By Samantha OlleyBay Auto manager Phil Lowe and Toi Ohomai's head of facilities Malcolm Hardy on right. Photo/Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Bay groups get $180,000 for electric vehicles

14 Aug, 2018 2:22pm
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Two Bay groups have received more than $180,000 from the Government for electric vehicles

Competitors face off at the Sulphur City Clash. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Stakes high at medieval combat tournament

13 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Competitors wear up to 40kg of armour, and fight with metal weapons in a ring.

Reporoa resident Glen Parker on Settlers Rd. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

69km/h average speed in Reporoa 50km/h zone

11 Aug, 2018 10:00am
4 minutes to read

Shirley Trumper said "It was only a matter of time until something catastrophic happened".

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Car crashes through fence in Western Heights

10 Aug, 2018 12:58pm
Quick Read

A Police spokeswoman said units were at the scene.

The Rotorua Sexual Health Clinic is at Rotorua Hospital. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Climbing syphilis cases 'tip of the iceberg'

10 Aug, 2018 12:00pm
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Dr Teena Mathew said the 16 cases in 2017 were just "the tip of the iceberg".

Hayden Pore helping tidy up. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua man on way home from disaster zone

10 Aug, 2018 8:44am
3 minutes to read

Hayden Pore helped clean up while he waited three days for a flight out of Bali.

Fire damage at Mitai family home. Photo/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'Distraught, devastated and in disbelief': House fire hits mourning family

9 Aug, 2018 10:34am
2 minutes to read

Family home of renowned carver gutted by fire, just two months after his death.

Learning Adventures Rotorua's Kea Centre kids listening in. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Pre-school aged kids try financial literacy

9 Aug, 2018 9:00am
2 minutes to read

"These kids are quite on to it. Perhaps some of us adults need it as well!"

Police at the scene of the fallen pole near Tennyson Drive. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Highway blocked by fallen pole for 90 minutes

7 Aug, 2018 10:50am
Quick Read

At least three units attended the scene where a fallen pole had blocked both lanes.

Volunteer Britta Bowden with delights from her Fairy Springs Countdown stall. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

SPCA Cupcake Day hits the spot in Rotorua

6 Aug, 2018 3:45pm
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Nationally the SPCA is hoping to raise $320,000 this year.

Di Stafford from aMAZEme. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'Heartbreaking' vandalism at Rotorua tourism attraction

31 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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'I just want to talk to them and try to explain to them what we are doing here.'

Cara Hurihanganui is mentioned in Steven Adams' book. Photo/Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Basketballer Steven Adams' words move teacher to tears

31 Jul, 2018 10:00am
3 minutes to read

'One of the only teachers who managed to be patient and actually give me a chance.'

Emergency services at the scene of the crash on May 22 at the intersection of SH30/33. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Road changes a 'silver lining' for mourning son

30 Jul, 2018 5:32am
4 minutes to read

"If there are accidents, there will only be bruised fenders rather than bruised bones."

Ngongotahā players celebrate a try. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Ngongotahā Chiefs charge into final

29 Jul, 2018 1:32pm
2 minutes to read

The Chiefs lost 26-18 to Mangakino in the playoffs, but now have a second chance.

Rogaine competitors head from Whakarewarewa School to their first checkpoint. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Hundreds on wheels and on foot in rogaine

28 Jul, 2018 6:22pm
6 minutes to read

Athletes tackle annual Great Forest Rogaine in Whakarewarewa Forest on Saturday.

Rotorua helloworld owner and manager Deborah Kay with winners Shanelle McCashin, Jasmine McCashin, 11, and Brendon McCashin. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Girl, 11, wins Fiji trip for parents

28 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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The McCashins hope to make the trip in the October school holidays.

Nicola Smallwood sets up for Harcourts Dancing with the Stars 2018. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dust off your dancing shoes Rotorua

27 Jul, 2018 8:18am
3 minutes to read

Rotorua Hospice's biggest fundraiser is on this weekend at the Energy Events Centre.

NEW ZEALAND

Player's doping ban criticised, called a 'wake-up call'

26 Jul, 2018 7:45am
4 minutes to read

Lionel Skipwith did not know clenbuterol was banned and had no anti-doping education.

Filipino woman Ayleen Barongo becomes a New Zealand citizen with Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New citizens shown 'a place for everyone'

25 Jul, 2018 6:15pm
2 minutes to read

The ceremony then welcomed 38 new Kiwis in the Rotorua Lakes Council chambers today.

Trevor Maxwell in Rotorua. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Trevor Maxwell: The man 'you cannot dislike'

22 Jul, 2018 8:00am
4 minutes to read

This week Trevor Maxwell received a Minister of Local Government Excellence Award.

ABC Rotorua Sunset childcare centre. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Trike escape: Staff should have called for back up

19 Jul, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

ABC Sunset Rotorua is licensed for 65 children, including 15 under-two-year-olds.

Rotorua Home Show 2018. Photo/Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Home Show exhibitors already planning return

15 Jul, 2018 3:29pm
3 minutes to read

The three-day event will wrap up this afternoon at 5pm.

Rotorua North Rotarians Paul Adlam, left, Garry Adlam, Janine Branson, Geoff Pooch and Robyn Skelton at the site of the Saturday Market in Kuirau Park. Photo/Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua's Kuirau Park market celebrates 30 years

15 Jul, 2018 3:00pm
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The Rotorua North Rotary Market put on cake and fun activities for its 30th birthday.

Ambrosia worker Tom Lindley. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'Reoccurring nightmare' for Rotorua businesses

13 Jul, 2018 9:53pm
4 minutes to read

Ambrosia Bar and Restaurant has been targeted four times this year already.

Bike enthusiasts John Richardson, Zahyra Osborne and Lennore Osborne in front at Planet Bike. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Mountain biking grows into multimillion-dollar industry

13 Jul, 2018 9:00am
4 minutes to read

The economic study on Whakarewarewa bikers was presented to the Rotorua Lakes Council.

First Response Unit member Mike Roberston with Carey Bennett at the Waipa mountain bike hub. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Teacher thankful after bike tumble

12 Jul, 2018 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Carey Bennett "took a nasty tumble" when she went over a drop in the slippery mud.

The scene of the accident at Hume Pine. Photo/WorkSafe

BUSINESS

Worker feared he was going to lose his hand

10 Jul, 2018 9:33am
4 minutes to read

"I felt my arm being pulled into the machine and my immediate reaction was to pull back."

Taongahuia Maxwell will be showcasing her designs at New Zealand Fashion Week next month. Photo/Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Maxwell wins New Zealand Fashion Week slot

10 Jul, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

Taongahuia Maxwell studies fashion at Toi Ohomai and is CEO of Iti Gifts and Huia Apparel.

Image from video of bird cruelty in Rotorua. Image/Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Punishments handed to First XV bird abusers

9 Jul, 2018 7:44pm
3 minutes to read

A John Paul College Board of Trustees sub-committee discussed the cruelty for three hours.

Fog over Rotorua Lakefront and Ohinemutu. Photo/File

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Business

Ngāti Whakaue meet over Lakefront redevelopment

9 Jul, 2018 7:00am
2 minutes to read

More than 60 Ngāti Whakaue members met to discuss the Lakefront redevelopment in Rotorua.