Stephanie Arthur-Worsop is the Rotorua Daily Post's News Director
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'I'll stab you if you don't drive': Woman who kidnapped men sentenced
Incidents happened while the country was in level 4 lockdown.

Getaway driver who ran over co-offender in botched watch heist jailed
Christopher Young has 77 prior dishonesty convictions.

From singer to museum director: Lizzie Marvelly opens up about first six months in new role
Marvelly opens up about first six months as museum director and her plans ahead.

Māori-owned Kohutapu Lodge launches long-awaited products in time for summer
It's been a tough year for Kohutapu Lodge but the owners are hoping for a busy summer.

Surviving and thriving: Covid-19 funding a 'lifesaver' for Bay businesses
Nearly 1000 businesses have made use of the Covid-19 funding to access expert advice.

'Coward': Murder victim's sister lashes out at Mongrel Mob killer
When the sentence became clear, the public gallery erupted in shouting and barking.

Family bark, shout and scale barriers as Mobster murderer jailed
Raymond Jury was found guilty in August of murdering Rotorua man Trevor Rikihana.

Revealed: How much individual motels pocket from emergency housing
The top five earners combined pocketed more than $700,000 in the three-month period.

Stephanie Worsop: Goodbye to 'she'll be right' attitude towards mental health
Todd Muller's open and frank discussion about mental health will help usher in new way.

Man bludgeoned friend of 20 years to death over debt
Defendant says friend 'signed his own death warrant for not paying his tick'.

Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too
We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to four locals who have them.

Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too
We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to three locals who have them

Trust buys staff Rotorua holiday home to show appreciation
The trust says it hopes other companies will look at new ways to support employees.

From the chief executive: Early 'reactivation' of tourism vital says airport CEO
View from the top: Innovative products will help stimulate inter-regional domestic travel.

From the chief executive: Prioritise buying local and NZ made - Andrew La Grouw
View from the top: "We need authorities to be proactive."

From the chief executive: Roading major obstacle to recovery says CEO Mark Wynne
'It's time to invest in the growth of our region and build towards economic recovery.'

From the chief executive: Infrastructure investment needed - Tauranga Port CEO
View from the top: Red tape should not delay investment.

Tourism leaders say collaboration, domestic travel key
View from the top: "We need Kiwis to explore their own backyard."

From the chief executive: International education industry key to economic recovery
View from the top: Fourie says our region won't benefit from a one-size-fits-all approach.

From the chief executive: Innovation and upskilling key to recovery says NZ Avocado CEO
View from the top: Horticulture well-positioned to help lead NZ out of Covid-19.

From the chief executive: Use existing expertise to help country recover - Scion's Julian Elder
View from the top: Circular economy offers great opportunity for New Zealand's future.

From the chief executive: Red Stag's Marty Verry advocates for wood first policy
View from the top: Verry says this is a chance to embrace wood first policies fully.

From the chief executive: Zespri's Dan Mathieson answers key questions about business and our economic future
View from the top: Demand for region's high-quality products will grow post-Covid.