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Vera Alves
NZ Herald Planning Editor and Herald on Sunday columnist

NZ Herald Planning Editor and Herald on Sunday columnist

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.

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Review: Friends Reunion - The One I Thought I Would Hate
Rotorua Daily Post

Review: Friends Reunion - The One I Thought I Would Hate

27 May 05:47 AM
Kiwi dad creates McDonald's drive-thru for daughter's birthday
Rotorua Daily Post

Kiwi dad creates McDonald's drive-thru for daughter's birthday

22 Apr 11:05 PM

Little Maizie wanted to go to the drive-thru for her birthday — so dad made it happen.

Coronavirus: Why you shouldn't ask for that race refund
Rotorua Daily Post

Coronavirus: Why you shouldn't ask for that race refund

17 Mar 09:23 PM

Asking for a refund seriously puts the future of the race at risk.

'My life has finally begun!': 7yo TikTok star on viral fame
Rotorua Daily Post

'My life has finally begun!': 7yo TikTok star on viral fame

10 Mar 10:23 PM

Star of viral dance video has "gone all shy" but she couldn't be happier, says her mum.

'She's got moves': Girl goes viral with Tik Tok dance at Taupō Ironman event
Rotorua Daily Post

'She's got moves': Girl goes viral with Tik Tok dance at Taupō Ironman event

09 Mar 05:48 AM

Seven-year-old girl helping out at Ironman event goes viral for her dancing skills.

Comment: Nothing wrong - and lots right - with a bit of public nudity
Opinion

Comment: Nothing wrong - and lots right - with a bit of public nudity

24 Jan 09:25 PM

If you're getting your knickers in a twist, maybe the knickers are the problem.

Listen: A woman insisted on mispronouncing Māori names. ZB host's brilliant response.
Rotorua Daily Post

Listen: A woman insisted on mispronouncing Māori names. ZB host's brilliant response.

25 Oct 10:36 PM

Marcus Lush was incredulous as the listener insisted on mispronouncing the place names.

How a Kiwi woman lost 31kg in 10 months
Rotorua Daily Post

How a Kiwi woman lost 31kg in 10 months

25 Jun 07:25 PM

Chanel Hall lost more than 30kg in 10 months - and she said anyone can do it.

Family of Kiwi missing in Sydney desperate for answers
Rotorua Daily Post

Family of Kiwi missing in Sydney desperate for answers

25 Jun 05:39 AM

Andrew Olphert was last seen on Monday, June 17.

Life lessons from the finish line of the Tarawera Ultramarathon
Rotorua Daily Post

Life lessons from the finish line of the Tarawera Ultramarathon

15 Feb 02:43 AM

What the three last people to finish a gruelling race can teach us about ourselves.

Kiwi dad's incredible gender reveal and haka proposal
Rotorua Daily Post

Kiwi dad's incredible gender reveal and haka proposal

04 Dec 06:48 PM

With Queenstown as backdrop and a Haka to honour their story, this will melt your heart.

'If you need $, please take what you need': The Kiwi busker giving money away
Rotorua Daily Post

'If you need $, please take what you need': The Kiwi busker giving money away

20 Oct 04:00 PM

Duncan Scowen says he got a lot of help growing up so he wants to help others.

Kiwi siblings lived an hour apart but only met in their 50s
Rotorua Daily Post

Kiwi siblings lived an hour apart but only met in their 50s

02 Oct 12:04 AM

Susan and Terry met for the first time after a chance test told them they were related.

Meet the 20-year-old flying tourists around North Island's volcanoes
Rotorua Daily Post

Meet the 20-year-old flying tourists around North Island's volcanoes

12 Jul 02:07 AM

Aimee Burn has a big Instagram following thanks to the pictures from her "office".

Rotorua brewery advertises 'best job in the world'
Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua brewery advertises 'best job in the world'

01 Jun 12:58 AM

Love beer? Love running stupidly long distances? This "job" could be for you.

Inaugural 100-mile run every runner's (very wet) dream
Rotorua Daily Post

Inaugural 100-mile run every runner's (very wet) dream

12 Feb 03:41 AM

Did you cancel your weekend plans because of the rain? You're about to feel super lazy.

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