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Kristin Macfarlane

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Kristin’s latest content
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Summer read: Which Rotorua schools are the most popular
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Summer read: Which Rotorua schools are the most popular

02 Jan 07:01 PM
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'They rise to the occasion': Rugby historian backs Steamers' chances for historic win
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'They rise to the occasion': Rugby historian backs Steamers' chances for historic win

19 Nov 05:00 AM

The Steamers will face with Tasman in the semifinals.

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Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?
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Kristin Macfarlane: Who are the ignorant people flushing wipes down the toilet?

16 Nov 09:46 PM

Opinion: Say it with me: Wet wipes do not get flushed down the toilet.

Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour
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Katchafire, Sons of Zion to perform summer roadie tour

15 Nov 08:24 PM

'New Zealanders love outdoor concerts, it's part of our culture.'

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Kristin Macfarlane: Why we said 'no' to legalising cannabis
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Kristin Macfarlane: Why we said 'no' to legalising cannabis

03 Nov 06:00 PM

OPINION: The pro-cannabis campaigners' battle relied on people seeking information.

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Kristin Macfarlane: If so many are jobless, what does the future of the region look like?
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Kristin Macfarlane: If so many are jobless, what does the future of the region look like?

28 Oct 09:57 PM

OPINION: With increasing unemployment, what does the future of the BOP look like?

Music legends, food, beer and wine among line-up for Tauranga's new festival
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Music legends, food, beer and wine among line-up for Tauranga's new festival

28 Oct 07:00 PM

First We Eat will showcase music, food, craft beer and New Zealand wines.

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Kristin Macfarlane: I found my lack of common sense while surfing in Bali
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Kristin Macfarlane: I found my lack of common sense while surfing in Bali

26 Oct 09:00 PM

Opinion: Having a false sense of security while on holiday can have lasting consequences.

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Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common
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Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common

22 Oct 07:00 PM

And the tournament celebrates 10 years this weekend.

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Opinion: Jacinda and Clarke - Just salt of the earth Average Joes
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Opinion: Jacinda and Clarke - Just salt of the earth Average Joes

20 Oct 12:00 AM

Even if you aren't a Labour supporter you can't not be a Jacinda and Clarke supporter.

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Opinion: McClay has been given a wake-up call by Labour's Claire Mahon
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Opinion: McClay has been given a wake-up call by Labour's Claire Mahon

18 Oct 08:00 PM

OPINION: Rotorua in a strong position for representation.

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L.A.B: Chemistry key to band's success
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L.A.B: Chemistry key to band's success

16 Oct 11:00 PM

Enjoying an 'organic' rise in popularity, L.A.B will perform at Mt Smart Stadium

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Kristin Macfarlane: New Zealand's downfalls pale in comparison to Europe or the US
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Kristin Macfarlane: New Zealand's downfalls pale in comparison to Europe or the US

12 Oct 02:00 PM

OPINION: Not being able to look elsewhere forces you to appreciate what you have.

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Kristin Macfarlane: Unemployed Kiwis need to plug the critical kiwifruit labour shortage
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Kristin Macfarlane: Unemployed Kiwis need to plug the critical kiwifruit labour shortage

07 Oct 10:00 PM

OPINION: People who think orchard work is beneath them need to get over themselves.

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Kristin Macfarlane: Community needs to show no tolerance for society's unwanted
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Kristin Macfarlane: Community needs to show no tolerance for society's unwanted

05 Oct 11:00 PM

OPINION: Our bus drivers, school children, elderly, women deserve to feel safe on buses.

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Kristin Macfarlane:  Speeding at roadworks is like going to someone's work and putting their life in danger
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Kristin Macfarlane: Speeding at roadworks is like going to someone's work and putting their life in danger

05 Oct 01:00 AM

OPINION: Don't risk people's lives because you think what you're doing is more important

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Kristin Macfarlane: Children spending days hungry and cold is heartbreaking
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Kristin Macfarlane: Children spending days hungry and cold is heartbreaking

28 Sep 09:00 PM

OPINION: Children can't thrive if they don't have enough food or warm clothing.

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Adesanya an inspiration to make Rotorua proud
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Adesanya an inspiration to make Rotorua proud

28 Sep 04:00 PM

The global UFC superstar will get an invitation to former school's Hall of Fame induction.

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Kristin Macfarlane: 'I was alive but I wasn't living'
Opinion

Kristin Macfarlane: 'I was alive but I wasn't living'

27 Sep 01:00 AM

Comment: I couldn't even recognise myself anymore but had no idea how to fix that.

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Kristin Macfarlane: There is nothing wrong with cameras in schools
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Kristin Macfarlane: There is nothing wrong with cameras in schools

23 Sep 01:00 AM

COMMENT: There's nothing wrong with schools having cameras.

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Kristin Macfarlane: Focus on mental health timely in 2020
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Kristin Macfarlane: Focus on mental health timely in 2020

21 Sep 02:00 AM

COMMENT: Increasingly open conversations about wellbeing can only be a good thing.

Māori Language Week: Riapo Panapa - filling a void left by lack of te reo
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Māori Language Week: Riapo Panapa - filling a void left by lack of te reo

14 Sep 03:06 AM

Māori Language Week 2020: Kia Kaha te Reo Māori.

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Kristin Macfarlane: Ignorance valued speaking another person's language over my own
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Kristin Macfarlane: Ignorance valued speaking another person's language over my own

14 Sep 12:00 AM

Te Wiki o te reo Māori/Māori Language Week gets under way today.

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Kristin Macfarlane: No kisses or hand shakes - so why is it okay to touch eftpos buttons?
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Kristin Macfarlane: No kisses or hand shakes - so why is it okay to touch eftpos buttons?

09 Sep 12:19 AM

COMMENT: Tap and go payment systems should be available at all businesses.

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Comment: Teachers aren't qualified to counsel children beyond NZ's school curriculum
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Comment: Teachers aren't qualified to counsel children beyond NZ's school curriculum

30 Aug 09:00 PM

Having guidance councillors at primary schools is worth a try for the sake of society.

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Stressed and anxious kids: Urgent call for counsellors in primary schools
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Stressed and anxious kids: Urgent call for counsellors in primary schools

28 Aug 05:00 PM

Students need help in aftermath of lockdown, say principals.

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Comment: The crippling of an industry has a scary flow-on effect
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Comment: The crippling of an industry has a scary flow-on effect

26 Aug 12:22 AM

COMMENT: The effects of coronavirus are far-reaching.

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Comment: We can't control Covid-19, but we can control our actions in our fight against it
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Comment: We can't control Covid-19, but we can control our actions in our fight against it

25 Aug 01:30 AM

COMMENT: Our mental, physical and economic health can't cope with a nationwide lockdown.

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Kristin Macfarlane: How I spent my Lotto winnings ... in my head
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Kristin Macfarlane: How I spent my Lotto winnings ... in my head

18 Aug 04:24 PM

Comment: FOMO gets the better of me.

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Is 'too much' screen time creating a generation that will improve the world?
Rotorua Daily Post

Is 'too much' screen time creating a generation that will improve the world?

16 Aug 03:00 AM

Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.

Kids dragged through the mud - and happy about it
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Kids dragged through the mud - and happy about it

13 Aug 02:08 PM

Muddy, messy and lots of smiles.

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World leaders need to follow NZ lead on Covid-19
Rotorua Daily Post

World leaders need to follow NZ lead on Covid-19

11 Aug 01:44 AM

Opinion: Despite 100 days without community Covid spread, things could still turn.

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Are election hoardings becoming redundant?
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Are election hoardings becoming redundant?

03 Aug 08:00 PM

Comment: I've never been tempted to vote based on anything seen on an election billboard.

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Kristin Macfarlane: 'The gut-wrenching feeling of violation is the same'
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Kristin Macfarlane: 'The gut-wrenching feeling of violation is the same'

31 Jul 10:52 PM

Comment: I remember walking into my bedroom and it ransacked.

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Rotorua Boys' High School identified by Apple as technology leader
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Rotorua Boys' High School identified by Apple as technology leader

29 Jul 07:59 PM

They are the only all-boys school in New Zealand to be named.

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Kristin Macfarlane: The best version of yourself isn't drenched by mental pressure
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Kristin Macfarlane: The best version of yourself isn't drenched by mental pressure

28 Jul 09:29 PM

Hundreds of people seek medical help every week for work-related stress.

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Kristin Macfarlane: The youth revolution we need now is at the ballot box
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Kristin Macfarlane: The youth revolution we need now is at the ballot box

28 Jul 08:48 AM

COMMENT: The general election is on September 19. Will young voters be heard?

Te Teko murder accused named
Rotorua Daily Post

Te Teko murder accused named

21 Jul 09:23 PM

Te Hiiritanga Hill, 24, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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Comment: Outcry over Rotorua as quarantine base justified
Rotorua Daily Post

Comment: Outcry over Rotorua as quarantine base justified

22 Jun 12:06 AM

All we can do is wait and hope that there is no risk to those in our communities.

Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
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Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station

21 Jun 06:01 PM

The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.

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Kristin Macfarlane: A loss can make you appreciate what you have
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Kristin Macfarlane: A loss can make you appreciate what you have

16 Jun 10:57 PM

OPINION: Here's hoping the community has a new appreciation for what comes to their city.

'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'
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'People are more confident ... they're supporting music and we're thankful'

09 Jun 09:00 PM

Artists and music industry excited to get back to work.

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Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact
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Kristin Macfarlane: How Covid-19 has had a positive impact

09 Jun 01:41 AM

COMMENT: Welcome to level 1 - but please keep some of the habits you've picked up.

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Domestic visitors returning vibrancy to Rotorua
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Domestic visitors returning vibrancy to Rotorua

28 May 05:00 PM

Accommodation providers are looking forward to a busy weekend.

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Make Matariki a public holiday, says advocate
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Make Matariki a public holiday, says advocate

23 May 10:00 PM

Celebrating Matariki as a public holiday will better educate Kiwis of its significance.

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Events canned and postponed - but Bay still eyed as entertainment hub
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Events canned and postponed - but Bay still eyed as entertainment hub

20 May 06:00 PM

Rotorua's events industry have a long road to recovery ahead of them.

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Kristin Macfarlane:  Having events to look forward to good for mental health
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Kristin Macfarlane: Having events to look forward to good for mental health

20 May 12:00 AM

Comment: Normality is great, but there's still a long way to go for some sectors.

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Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'
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Hospitality industry: 'Why can't we be trusted to open?'

12 May 09:44 PM

Why some bars will open this week and some won't.

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Customers urged to be patient as businesses find their feet
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Customers urged to be patient as businesses find their feet

08 May 08:17 PM

After a long six weeks, Rotorua's businesses are eager to open under alert level 2.

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Comment:  Economy, freedom - and trust come with  alert level 2
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Comment: Economy, freedom - and trust come with alert level 2

07 May 10:00 PM

The rules around level 2 have been revealed.

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Rugby stalwart remembered as man of principle
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Rugby stalwart remembered as man of principle

30 Apr 01:34 AM

Trevor Albert was a leader in all he did.

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Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions
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Comment: We can't rush permanent decisions

15 Apr 07:00 PM

We're not out of trouble yet - Businesses are struggling but health takes priority.

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Comment: Kiwi musos are in the fight against Covid-19 together
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Comment: Kiwi musos are in the fight against Covid-19 together

14 Apr 10:00 PM

Bay of Plenty musicians join fight against Covid-19.

L.A.B, Tiki Taane, Stan Walker unite against virus
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L.A.B, Tiki Taane, Stan Walker unite against virus

14 Apr 07:31 AM

Bilingual song encourages Kiwis to stay home to save lives.

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Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair
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Comment: Lockdown experiences are different, comparisons are unfair

13 Apr 11:00 PM

Teachers and staff will be dealing with some of the same lockdown issues as everyone else.

Rain to stick around for at least the rest of the week
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Rain to stick around for at least the rest of the week

13 Apr 12:50 AM

More rain is expected throughout the Bay of Plenty for at least the rest of the week.

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Kristin Macfarlane: Stop the stupidity, stay in your bubble
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Kristin Macfarlane: Stop the stupidity, stay in your bubble

10 Apr 09:24 PM

The actions of self-centred individuals are a real threat to New Zealand.

Fans able to interact with One Love stars in isolation
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Fans able to interact with One Love stars in isolation

09 Apr 05:00 AM

Tauranga's One Love festival launches an online isolation series for the lockdown.

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10 Easter lockdown activities for families
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10 Easter lockdown activities for families

08 Apr 10:00 PM

There's plenty of fun to be had with items scattered throughout your home.

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Kristin Macfarlane: Support local business if, and when, you can
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Kristin Macfarlane: Support local business if, and when, you can

05 Apr 10:00 PM

Supporting local business is more than backing a business owner, it's helps a community.

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'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'
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'We don't want to get to a place where we have to enforce these restrictions'

01 Apr 10:00 PM

Police officers have discretion to deal with those flouting rules.

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Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety
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Benefits of lockdown go beyond health and safety

31 Mar 08:00 PM

We're forced out of convenience bubbles - and that can't be a bad thing.

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Separating work from home while working from home
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Separating work from home while working from home

26 Mar 10:01 PM

If you're like me, separation between home and work is needed for productivity in both.

No, you can't go fishing in the coronavirus lockdown
Rotorua Daily Post

No, you can't go fishing in the coronavirus lockdown

25 Mar 08:49 PM

People urged to act as though they have Covid-19 to avoid the spread of it.

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Opinion: Be kind to people working in retail, including travel agents
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Opinion: Be kind to people working in retail, including travel agents

22 Mar 08:00 PM

Whenever you come across people just doing their jobs, remember to be a decent human.

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'It was stressful not knowing if I'd be able to get back in the country'
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'It was stressful not knowing if I'd be able to get back in the country'

22 Mar 04:00 PM

Self-isolating and social distancing - but the worst may be yet to come.

Facing lockdown away from family in NZ
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Facing lockdown away from family in NZ

19 Mar 05:56 PM

But if they could come home to NZ, they're not sure they would.

Cricket comes to an early end in the Bay of Plenty, Central NI
Rotorua Daily Post

Cricket comes to an early end in the Bay of Plenty, Central NI

17 Mar 09:53 PM

Community cricket cancelled and rugby postponed due to Covid-19 concerns.

He gave up his software engineer career for his sport
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He gave up his software engineer career for his sport

11 Mar 10:51 PM

And all the hard work has paid up for the Bay of Plenty pair.

Bay Oval to host top teams at Women's Cricket World Cup
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Bay Oval to host top teams at Women's Cricket World Cup

10 Mar 10:22 PM

The Bay of Plenty's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021 schedule has been released.

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Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde
Rotorua Daily Post

Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde

09 Mar 09:00 PM

But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.

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Injuries not enough to break talent and bond of players
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Injuries not enough to break talent and bond of players

08 Mar 11:37 PM

And they weren't the only Bay team to win gold at the tournament.

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Hayze Perham: Giving back to home town 'is everything'
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Hayze Perham: Giving back to home town 'is everything'

03 Mar 07:30 PM

The league star loves being home in Rotorua to give back to as many people as possible.

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'I never thought I'd be racing': Rider's hectic lead-up to Crankworx
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'I never thought I'd be racing': Rider's hectic lead-up to Crankworx

03 Mar 06:51 PM

Today, the Rotorua Air Downhill gets under way at the Skyline Rotorua Gravity Park.

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'There's no real home advantage ... it makes it fair'
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'There's no real home advantage ... it makes it fair'

02 Mar 08:24 PM

Busy days ahead for Bay rider Shania Rawson.

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Half marathon part of 160km weekly run for winner Michael Voss
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Half marathon part of 160km weekly run for winner Michael Voss

01 Mar 07:37 PM

And he says he'd race every weekend if he could.

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Bay player wants to stay ready and catch the eyes of key NRL coaches
Rotorua Daily Post

Bay player wants to stay ready and catch the eyes of key NRL coaches

27 Feb 09:06 PM

The Brisbane Broncos Hub will help develop the Bay's budding league players.

McMillan moves on from Bay of Plenty after 2020 Mitre 10 Cup
Rotorua Daily Post

McMillan moves on from Bay of Plenty after 2020 Mitre 10 Cup

27 Feb 07:48 PM

Clayton McMillan

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Bay paddlers dominate New Zealand selection
Rotorua Daily Post

Bay paddlers dominate New Zealand selection

26 Feb 03:31 PM

And they can't wait to show their skills in Slovenia.

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Mount Maunganui to host prestigious bowls tournament
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Mount Maunganui to host prestigious bowls tournament

22 Feb 01:53 AM

New Zealand's stars of bowls head to Tauranga for national fours champs.

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'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths
Rotorua Daily Post

'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths

18 Feb 05:00 PM

The body of Jessielee Booth was found at a Brookfield home.

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