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Aroha Mai Cancer Support founder and manager Bubsie Macfarlane. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Budget wishlist 2019: What the health sector wants

22 May, 2019 8:00pm
3 minutes to read

'There is a lot more we could do if we had more paid staff' - Aroha Mai Cancer Support.

Blaithin Page was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Exclusive: 'I held my mother's hand as her life ebbed away'

22 May, 2019 12:09pm
5 minutes to read

"Her injuries were too great to survive. It was not the death I envisaged for her, ever."

Dr Blaithin Page was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua surgeon convicted of careless driving causing death

21 May, 2019 4:36pm
2 minutes to read

Award-winning community devotee Francisca Hawkes-Buchanan was hit on September 25, 2018.

Utana Aitupuna with Amelia-Joy Tuakeu, 4, and Zipporah-Reign Tuakeu, 5 months. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Bookings for measles jabs rise in Rotorua after outbreak

20 May, 2019 8:00pm
4 minutes to read

Since April 1 there have been 19 measles cases in Western Bay of Plenty and four in Taupō.

Trish Stephens said Billy Macfarlane had her

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Te reo students support man criticised by Corrections

20 May, 2019 6:23am
2 minutes to read

"I have learned more than I have in 30 years going to different courses."

Shirley Smith said she felt her age group could provide valuable insights to younger generations. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

World-first study: Secrets to long, fulfilling life unlocked

20 May, 2019 6:22am
10 minutes to read

The study of 937 elderly Māori and non-Māori started almost 10 years ago.

St John at the Rotorua District Court. Photo / Samantha Olley

ROTORUA DAILY POST

St John called in to Rotorua District Court medical event

17 May, 2019 5:08pm
Quick Read

One person needed medical help.

A man in possession of stolen wheels claims that it was his mate that took them from Coopers Tyres in Mt Maunganui. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Watch: Tyre shop owner confronts group after tracking down stolen mags

17 May, 2019 8:29am
2 minutes to read

The video already has more than 130,000 views, just seven hours after it was uploaded.

Dr Suzanne Gower (left) and Jean-Paul Gaston address the Strategy, Policy, and Finance committee meeting. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua's 'wicked' problems - Council committee pushes for social solutions

16 May, 2019 6:00pm
4 minutes to read

A staff report showed the overarching problem in Rotorua was the high deprivation levels.

Billy Macfarlane wants an apology from Corrections after reading comments from staff. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Former crime kingpin demands apology

13 May, 2019 10:11am
5 minutes to read

Emails between Corrections staff reveal their thoughts on Macfarlane's tikanga course.

Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby when he pleaded guilty to the assault. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Teen who punched teacher in face wanted for arrest

9 May, 2019 4:57pm
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Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby punched Alasdair Hay in the face at school pick-up on February 27.

Savita Birdi with Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Citizenship granted to proud Rotorua workers

7 May, 2019 5:03pm
2 minutes to read

Twenty-nine new citizens from eight different countries read their oaths.

Rotorua Lakes councillors visit Kilwell's 3D printing and fabrication lab. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Councillors get sneak peak of Hemo sculpture

7 May, 2019 4:12pm
6 minutes to read

In March, it was revealed the sculpture would cost $204,361 more than first budgeted.

Carol Harwood was in a coma for two days after her crash in 2013. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Danger ride: Nearly 1000 cyclists injured over four years

7 May, 2019 6:00am
7 minutes to read

The report showed almost one in six road cyclists hospitalised had major trauma.

PREMIUM

Two dog attacks days apart leave one hospitalised

6 May, 2019 2:01pm
4 minutes to read

A child had to be hospitalised after the latest attack.

Vandalism at Pukerimu Urupā photographed on Saturday. Photo / Supplied

PREMIUM

'It really hurts': Back-to-back damage at two Rotorua urupā disturbs iwi leaders

6 May, 2019 6:07am
3 minutes to read

"We are expected to preserve, protect and keep those spirits sacred,": Sir Toby Curtis.

NEW ZEALAND

Three killed in Hātepe crash near Taupō were all travelling in a van

5 May, 2019 10:09am
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St John sent two ambulances and staff treated the three people but they died at the scene.

David Tomlinson from Creative Stone Rotorua, with a staff member, working at Kauae Cemetery. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Upset stonemason hits out after Rotorua graves smashed

2 May, 2019 6:03am
4 minutes to read

"You lay people to rest, leave them alone. They can't protect themselves."

Emergency services are at Western Heights High School. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Bomb scare: Rotorua high school evacuated

30 Apr, 2019 1:30pm
4 minutes to read

The school has a roll of 1300 pupils in Year 9 and above.

World War II veterans, and new friends, John Woods, 103, (left) and Eddie Smith, 98. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

World War II veterans unite 75 years after fighting together

23 Apr, 2019 10:49am
5 minutes to read

John Woods and Eddie Smith are now found side-by-side at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

University of Auckland senior lecturer Dr Darren Powell presenting. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Health education in schools assessed at conference

9 Apr, 2019 3:47pm
3 minutes to read

More than 1200 people from around the world are in Rotorua for the conference.

University of Auckland's Professor Merryn Gott, the director of Te Arai Palliative Care Research Group, presenting at World Health Promotion Forum. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kiwi health researchers in Rotorua present to peers from around the world

9 Apr, 2019 8:00am
3 minutes to read

Today was the first day of talks, workshops and panel discussions at the conference.

Kai Rotorua food hub project lead Te Rangikaheke Kiripatea, deputy chair Jasmin Jackson and chair Warren Rehu. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Growing support, wider options, for Kai Rotorua food hub

9 Apr, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

"We would like it tomorrow but the timeline is based on where we choose to go."

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua Hospital's anaesthetic technicians begin seven-day strike

8 Apr, 2019 8:31am
3 minutes to read

Elective surgeries that require a general anaesthetic have been cancelled or postponed.

New Zealand Supreme Court building in Wellington. Photo / Getty Images

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Supreme Court denies Rotorua Mangu Kaha member's attempted murder appeal

6 Apr, 2019 11:00am
4 minutes to read

George Robert Jolley was convicted of attempted murder after a gang shooting in 2015.

Conceptual impression of the Rotorua Lakefront development. Image / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Back-tracking Lakefront development costly

6 Apr, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Steve Chadwick said: "The vow to review the Lakefront is an absolute red rag to a bull."

Artists impression of Rotorua Museum restored. Image / DPA Architects

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Asbestos removal in Rotorua Museum could cost up to $40k

4 Apr, 2019 5:34pm
2 minutes to read

Rotorua Lakes Council is now working with consultants to safely remove the asbestos.

Group of surgeons working on a patient in operating room. Photo / Getty

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Lakes DHB anaesthetic technicians to strike for seven days

3 Apr, 2019 10:01am
3 minutes to read

This will bring the DHB technicians' total strike action to 16 days since October 2018.

Rotorua rider Keegan Wright (right) at Crankworx Rotorua 2019. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Rotorua Lakes Council approves additional funding for Crankworx

3 Apr, 2019 8:44am
5 minutes to read

It comes after organisers said there was a "critical" need more public funding last month.

IDEA Services staff protesting in Rotorua. Photo / Samantha Olley

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua IDEA Services staff protesting

1 Apr, 2019 8:07am
2 minutes to read

IDEA Services staff are picketing across the country today for safer working conditions.

Mel Rika at the Rotorua Lakefront. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Rotorua Waka Festival draws thousands

30 Mar, 2019 1:52pm
2 minutes to read

Hei Matau Paddlers committee member Mel Rika said the week's events had been fantastic.

Ministry of Social Development regional commissioner Mike Bryant. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Growth in Jobseekers beneficiaries slower in Rotorua than nationally

30 Mar, 2019 11:30am
4 minutes to read

Last year, 7.6 per cent of the Rotorua population were Jobseekers support recipients.

Elsie Westman (left) and Donna Ross from St Chad's Charitable Trust, outside their new Work Together Rotorua office and the Inspire Gallery. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Work Together opens gallery to support disabled

30 Mar, 2019 11:00am
2 minutes to read

The Work Together agency and a larger branch of the Inspire Gallery will open this Friday.

Cordon at the intersection of State Highway 1 and and State Highway 30 after fatal crash. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fatal crash follows busy night for local first responders

30 Mar, 2019 10:35am
3 minutes to read

Three emergencies left one person dead, and four others injured in just over 12 hours.

A house fire in Tokoroa. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Three injured, one seriously, in Tokoroa house fire

29 Mar, 2019 12:59pm
2 minutes to read

"It was fully involved when they arrived."

Flowers and notes left outside the Rotorua Islamic Centre after the Christchurch mosque attack. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Live: Christchurch mosque attack memorial streaming in Rotorua

29 Mar, 2019 10:12am
2 minutes to read

Rotorua Library is streaming the service to all members of the community.

The Ford Ranger and bin in tow on State Highway 2. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Wheelie fast: Tauranga driver tows bin across city and on highway

28 Mar, 2019 2:12pm
2 minutes to read

A driver of a Ford Ranger drove around Tauranga towing a rubbish bin.

Tauranga real estate agent Rose Tondi. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Tauranga real estate agents censured

27 Mar, 2019 4:08pm
2 minutes to read

'Significant breach of her fiduciary duties to her complainant vendor.'

A poster for the Christchurch Memorial concerts. Image / Supplied

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

Christchurch mosque shooting fundraising performance planned in Mount Maunganui

27 Mar, 2019 10:49am
Quick Read

John Rutter's Requiem is about how refuge and rest can come from faith in times of crisis.

2019 National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake). Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua athletes score top spots in waka ama champs

27 Mar, 2019 8:23am
4 minutes to read

The 2019 National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships are being held at Lake Tikitapu.

Nicholi Rogatkin from the United States, defies gravity at great heights. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Crankworx Rotorua 2019 best 'by far'

25 Mar, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Organiser Tak Mutu said "We have great people who just make stuff happen".

Kathleen Albert's had five laser sessions so far. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Woman gets gang tattoos removed: 'I didn't want people to make judgments'

25 Mar, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

On Kathleen Albert's left hand there is a gang patch, a swastika, and layers of names.

Tattoo removal specialist Michelle Washington, with one of her clients, Kathleen Albert (left). Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Free gang tattoo removals offered to women

23 Mar, 2019 10:30am
3 minutes to read

In Michelle Washington's opinion, 'Your past shouldn't define who you are today'.

Ali Nazmi with his wife Anna and child Aria, 5. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Anger and sadness over shooting turns to Kiwi pride

23 Mar, 2019 7:30am
3 minutes to read

"At work people just come up and give me a hug or give me a pat on the back."

Cody Fane appearing via audio-visual link. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Gang member who shot gun near playground successfully appeals sentence

23 Mar, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Cody James Fane has successfully appealed sentence for Kuirau Park shooting.

Mitch Chubey (top) and Scott Thornhill in the speed and style qualifying round. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua residents relishing Crankworx

22 Mar, 2019 8:00am
3 minutes to read

Crankworx visitor numbers are 15 per cent above the same period last year so far.

Zahide Aydin and her daughter Sila, 4. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

'One stupid person can't change our view'

20 Mar, 2019 6:19am
2 minutes to read

A Muslim family is among Rotorua's newest citizens and says they feel like New Zealanders.

Iftikhar Khan and Sajeela Malik. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

'Through the good and the bad, we love this country'

18 Mar, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

"The attack looked just like a game. Most of the time since, we have just wanted to cry."

Sandro Schmidt (right) and Rilana Heinemeier at the Rotorua Walking Festival. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Walking Festival attracts hundreds from all over the world

17 Mar, 2019 3:46pm
2 minutes to read

"After all, the whole basis of the festival is bringing people together."

Mourners hug in Hagley Park in front of the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

Samantha Olley: The search for solace after Christchurch attack

17 Mar, 2019 1:04pm
2 minutes to read

COMMENT: Two of New Zealand's darkest days, in the same city, just eight years apart.

Gareth Marriott embraces the elbow grease. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Standing in the work shoes of a cleaner in Rotorua

17 Mar, 2019 8:00am
2 minutes to read

The cleaning industry employs 40,000 in New Zealand.

Bridge over the Waioeka River in Ōpōtiki. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Residents unite over 'derelict' gateway to Ōpōtiki

17 Mar, 2019 6:00am
4 minutes to read

Ōpōtiki residents want a spruce up of the Waioeka River Bridge, the "gateway" to the town.

NEW ZEALAND

'Defeated' nurse fears for rest home residents

15 Mar, 2019 8:00am
3 minutes to read

"I have thought about leaving many times but the problems will still be there."

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Families, representatives, call for urgent action after In Safe Hands report

14 Mar, 2019 9:00am
4 minutes to read

The report, In Safe Hands, was released by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation and E tū.

St Mary's Catholic School students (from left) Te Ariki Rogers, 10, Chloe Jarmey, 9, Lily Morris, 10, and Gabbi Guevarra, 9 with their morepork boxes. Photo / Andrew Warner

THE COUNTRY

Rotorua students build moreporks new homes

13 Mar, 2019 11:00am
2 minutes to read

The Department of Conservation believes the morepork population is in gradual decline.

Crankworx Rotorua event director Ariki Tibble at the Skyline Rotorua Crankworx site. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Calls for more public cash for Crankworx

12 Mar, 2019 7:18am
4 minutes to read

Rotorua has a contract to host part of the annual Crankworx World Tour, through to 2027.

Stroke survivor, and marathon runner, Kelvin Mahuika. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Runner thanks fans ahead of last Rotorua Marathon

9 Mar, 2019 2:00pm
3 minutes to read

"I just love doing things that able-bodied people whinge about," Kelvin Mahuika said.

Flooding in Kuirau Park, Rotorua, April 29. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

MSD criticisms of Rotorua floods response revealed

9 Mar, 2019 9:30am
5 minutes to read

MSD had granted 166 Civil Defence payments for the flooding in Rotorua, by September 30.

Paradise Valley Rd works in mid-February 2019. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

$1m Paradise Valley roadworks facing delays

8 Mar, 2019 10:28am
4 minutes to read

The works were initially expected to finish last month, but that is no longer the case.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Lakefront project includes boardwalk above lake

7 Mar, 2019 3:52pm
4 minutes to read

Key project updates were part of the Operational Report for October 2018 to February 2019.

Ngaria Faulkner, 9, left, and Waemarama Corbett, 7, refreshing themselves with a cold ice block. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fun in the sun for whānau at Tapuaeharuru Marae

5 Mar, 2019 11:55am
3 minutes to read

More than 400 whānau attended the biennial event to enjoy kai, kapa haka and speed boats.

Post Primary Teachers' Association president Jack Boyle speaks to members gathered in Rotorua. Photo / Ben Fraser

LIFESTYLE

'Mum, doctor, seamstress, counsellor': What it's really like to be a teacher

4 Mar, 2019 8:00am
3 minutes to read

There are around 30,000 secondary teachers in New Zealand, including relief teachers.