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A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Jo Raphael: Forking out for a 15 per cent surcharge?
OPINION: It may be distasteful to some, but let's turn a blind eye to a surcharge.
Rotorua stabbing: Police cordons cleared, investigations ongoing
A man was found with a stab wound to the chest on Saturday night.
Emergency housing: Lobby group wins battle over 'unnecessarily difficult' paperwork
Lobby group Restore Rotorua had challenged the process specifying separate submissions.
Shockwaves: Fears new build sales could nosedive as costs rise
The housing crisis could deepen and property prices could spiral 'out of control' again.
Rob Rattenbury: US is a beautiful but complex nation
The investigation into the attack on the US Capitol is well underway
Business digest: 2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards winners announced
The latest business news from the Bay of Plenty
Injured woman rescued from Tongariro National Park
Efforts to reach the woman via helicopter yesterday were unsuccessful due to the weather.
Six Covid-related deaths and 4429 new cases today
There were 8638 new community cases & 24 deaths reported yesterday for the past two days.
'Massive opportunity': What locals can hope for from Health NZ
'It won't matter where you go, you're going to be treated the same.'
Downton Abbey – A New Era: 'The British are on their way'
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Edmund St closed after crash involving car and power pole, one injured
Unison was working to restore power
Man critical after being found with stab wound to chest
An investigation into the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing
Dance couple say Hospice a lovely cause to support
Arash Alaeinia and Jenni McGowan are one of the dance couples taking on the fundraiser.
'Not just ticking a box': Rest home pioneers Māori-context aged care
'What we're doing here is groundbreaking'
'A beautiful way to welcome manuhiri to the forest': Pou whenua unveiled in Rotorua
The pou whenua unveiling is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest Development Project.
Mark Lister: Are we headed for recession?
Let's just say it's going to be difficult to avoid, says Lister.
Live: 24 Covid deaths and 8638 new cases over past two days
Daily cases have been hovering around 5000 this week; today's cases are two days' worth.
'Gangbusters': Homeowners renovating instead of buying or selling
'One client spent $650,000 on a complete renovation.'
Letters: Upset about reserve sales? When did you last use one?
Our readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Political cracks widening on gun control in the US
OPINION: Cracks are widening in the US political landscape over gun violence.
Retirement village celebrates three 100th birthdays
A local retirement village celebrates three 100-year birthdays.
Sonya Bateson: Rainbow Youth centre fire: Hate brings out the love in others
OPINION: Fire is a dark cloud over the LGBTQ+ community's continuing fight for acceptance.
'Schools screaming out for help': Iwi send in kaimahi as absenteeism rises
Many Māori learners and whānau have little to no trust in their local education services.
Drama, betrayal, sex: Behind Disco Bloodbath, a doco 'without limits'
The doco follows Auckland's iconic underground cabaret drag show Disco Bloodbath.
Rotorua Museum: $30m could be added to cost for 'extremely complex' renovation
The current budget for the project is $53.3m but could rise to $83m.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
NZ's most wanted: $50m drug bust fugitive arrested in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Police seek extradition over 500kg drug shipment smuggled into NZ.
Around the Dinner Table: Cafe Lacus' venison burger
In Around the Dinner Table, we catch up with local foodies and share a favourite recipe
A former meth addict's inspiring story of recovery has touched our readers
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Why Matariki is far more than a new public holiday
Opinion: It was during a hīkoi I realised the depth of knowledge associated with Matariki.
Opinion: New Year in summer is terrible - Matariki makes it right
Opinion: It's good to set goals - but summer's a sucky time to start.