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Bail denied for man accused of setting Ngongotahā house fire
A man accused of burning a Ngongotahā home has appeared in court.

Scion innovation leads to flexible 4D printing filament
Scion is holding a 4D printing interactive workshop at Rotorua Library on April 12.

'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.

Crankworx: Tenth slopestyle gold for flying Swede
This may have been Emil Johansson's most technical run yet.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: There is no mana in this particular speaker being here, she courts conflict and incites negativity
Opinion: Wāhine toa has a message for Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull - haere atu.

Jo Raphael: Elderly abuse is despicable, predatory and selfish
Because of love and family ties, the elderly are often silent victims.

'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle
“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."

'The end of our Covid-19 phase': Crankworx filled with families and fun
Crankworx is broadcast to a number of different countries.

Mum launches free app that keeps track of warrant of fitness and regos
The app has made an impressive debut in the New Zealand app store charts.

Heavy horses attain equine equality
Heavy horses don't have to be on the outside anymore now that they have their own show.

Mark Lister: A tumultuous two weeks
Over the last 10 days, we’ve seen some of the biggest moves in decades.

104-year-old fighting fit at Te Arawa Kaumātua Olympics
More than 700 competed at the annual Te Arawa Kaumātua Olympics in Rotorua.

Life for mum three years after ‘heartbreaking’ lockdown decision
Exactly three years ago, the country went into lockdown.

Jo Raphael: Lockdown anniversary brings back tough memories
OPINION: We’ve learned a lot about ourselves over the past three years.

Luka Connor: 'I knew 1000 per cent I wanted to be a Black Fern'
She's 'just a small-town girl' blazing a trail for other girls to follow.

Rotorua club withdraws venue hire for controversial anti-co-governance event
The council, however, may yet play host.

Hospo business turns down $30k of work due to 'dire' staff shortages
Though salaries are up, many sectors are asking where the workers have gone.

Dogs at risk from toxin-releasing algal blooms at Lakes Rotoiti and Okaro
Health warnings for cyanobacteria also remain in place at Lake Maraetai and Lake Rotoehu.

Red Cross lays out what your Cyclone Gabrielle aid donations are spent on
Free psychological first aid is among the assistance enabled by Kiwis' huge generosity.

Matariki Dish Challenge 2023 launch excites and motivates eateries
The Matariki Dish Challenge will run for five weeks over Matariki.

'Six months is a long time to hang on to secrets': Police plea after mum-of-three's death
The 28-year-old was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on State Highway 33.

Local Focus: Black Label BBQ sizzles with skills
Shaun and Alia Branson have taken their passion for BBQ to a higher level.

Straight from school to Crankworx: Locals make event atmosphere special
"Coming to Crankworx is important."

'The system is broken': Malachi's family call for mandatory reports of abuse
Malachi Subecz was only 5 when he was murdered by Michaela Barriball in 2021.

More teachers’ strikes for secondary schools
Teachers will again strike next term over pay and working conditions.

Pitching in! Rotorua identities face off for worthy goal
Charity football event benefited Rotorua Salvation Army.

Sonya Bateson: My tips to save money during the cost of living crisis
OPINION: Hands up if you’re feeling the pinch of the cost of living.

'Help us keep the refuge going': Fears women's safe houses will close
The Waiariki Women’s Refuge is trying to raise $50,000 for its operations.

Anti-co-governance group is finding it difficult to book venues
An online petition is calling for Julian Batchelor’s tour to be axed.