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Kāinga Ora appears not to care about mistreated dogs - neighbour
Three dogs in Bucklands Beach were seized and euthanised because of neglect.

'Investigation cannot be compromised': Top cop accepts McSkimming resignation 'raises questions'
Allegations Police found pornographic material on McSkimming's work computer.

'Truly amazing': Schick family launches fundraiser for emergency services after tragedy
The ATV crash killed 10-year-old Jimmy Schick, while dad Rodney remains in intensive care.
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NZ Defence $2b Helicopter Spend, Trump’s Global Influence & Mental Health | NZ Herald News Update
$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.

Rotorua Mini Marathon
More than 2400 children ran the Rotorua Mini Marathon. Video / Kelly Makiha

Dairy robbery caught on CCTV
CCTV footage has emerged showing two people robbing a Lake Rd dairy in Rotorua.

'This is for Willy': Partner honours fisherman who died at sea
Her team has raised over $3700 for Coastguard, surpassing their $2000 goal.

'Our mana motuhake': RSA club breaks away over Treaty of Waitangi
A small club has taken issue with the organisation's new constitution.

'Matawiki': Rotorua plans week-long Matariki celebration
Ceremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations.

Rotorua woman badly mauled by dogs lives with legacy of fear
Suz Guet was attacked by three unregistered roaming dogs in Rotorua.
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On the Up: Multimillion-dollar glow worm expansion set for Rotorua's Redwoods
The cave will house over 5000 native glow worms in a unique eco-dome.

Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.

Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.

Korean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her
Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.

'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving boss
Kerryarna Pene stole nearly $90,000 over two years from the Rotorua Citizens Club.

Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.
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Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.

Patrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning support
OPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.

Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
Business uncertainty from US tariffs may lead to a recession.
Sport news

Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win
'I knew that she wouldn’t take a backward step if it got down to a dogfight.'

Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud
Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.

Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat
Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.
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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.

Editorial: How Clayton McMillan’s departure can be a positive for NZ rugby
OPINION: Talent should be free to move - but we must work to lure it back.

Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.

The grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.

The $20m Kiwi athlete: NZ's highest-earning sport stars revealed
Who raced up the rankings in 2024?

Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Lifestyle

Taupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 days
Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.

Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.

'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
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Ford Mustang GT review: if it ain’t broke...
The new Mustang doesn't change the formula in any way. But did it need to?

James May, Richard Hammond race to Top Gear test track in a car and plane. Is it 2015 or what?
Shades of the old days, but this time the car and plane were both pure-electric.

Xiaomi locks in Nurburgring deal as global EV push accelerates
Stronger links with legendary 'Green Hell' are intended to boost EV credibility.
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Finance leaders celebrated: Major wins at Infinz Awards
Infinz Awards celebrate big winners in the finance industry.

A career in sheep dog trials - 40 years, 12 titles
Tararua District farmer Bernard Arends had a big start to the sheep dog trials series.

New crop of Primary Industries Awards finalists named
Rural heroes and champions, and emerging leaders are all in the running.

Family of 10-year-old killed in Mother's Day ATV crash speak of 'devastating loss'
The schoolboy dreamed of one day stepping into the family thoroughbred business.

Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”

The Country catches up with the Share Farmers of the Year
Tom and Fiona Langford, Jane Smith, Hunter McGregor, Greg Taylor, Todd Clark.