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Two injured in 'house bus' crash in Ngawaro, Bay of Plenty
The crash was reported to St John at 1.45pm today.
4yo found unrestrained in car driven by teen accused of hit and run
The driver also allegedly fled police during the incident.
'Its just a disaster': Netball centre 'disheartened' after shade sail stolen
Its secretary is asking the public to keep an eye out for the blue shade sail.
One person dies in motorcycle accident in Whakatāne
Emergency services were called to the scene yesterday around 5.30pm.
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Mark Lister: Keeping your head during difficult markets
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Leaders are doing their best to get themselves and staff through the toughest of times.
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Opinion: Emotional and mental aftermath of Covid is taking its toll
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All you need to know about Anzac Day in Rotorua
Plus where to find the names of 28th Māori Battalion soldiers whose medals are unclaimed.
Tenby Powell: Anzac memories and the question over Russia's wider strategy
OPINION: By the time the campaign ended, more than 130,000 men had died.
Trend setter: City house prices defy trend to reach record $770k
It comes as agents report a dramatic shift to a buyer's market
'Things can get better': How love and family helped Sharon Grinter through the pandemic
In January 2020, single mum Sharon Grinter thought she was coming out of a black hole
Greed, drugs, denials and elaborate lifestyles: Head Hunters gang wife sentenced
The Head Hunters gang's plans to set up in Rotorua was thwarted when police busted them.
'Equal voting rights' or 'apartheid': Submissions heard on Rotorua local bill
Mayor: 'Rotorua is unique, what suits us does not necessarily suit the rest of NZ.'
Fisherman's boat may have sunk, say police as search suspended
'There is concern the fisherman's boat may have been submerged.'
Rotorua Māori ward bill 'cannot be justified' - Attorney-General
The bill 'creates disparity in the number of people represented by ward council members'.
'I'll wipe them out': Man who threatened Māori convicted under hate speech laws
The man threatened to kill Māori and burn down marae.
Rotorua carving gifted by PM during mission to Singapore
The carving was expertly crafted from the trunk of a 2500-year-old tōtara.
13 new Covid deaths, including person aged between 10-19
Person aged between 10 and 19 is one of 13 people reported to have died with Covid.
Film Review: Action-adventure will appeal to all ages
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Every week a highlight for Coffin Club Rotorua founder
Last week the Coffin Club Rotorua celebrated the work of founder Katie Williams.
Mamaku church has last service after 83 years in community
The small Presbyterian church was deconsecrated on a glorious autumn day.
Excitement as Aorangi School officially welcomes new principal
Kairo McLean began his role as Aorangi School principal at the start of the school year.
Remember to have your say through interactive exhibition
Just over a week left to share ideas for the future of Rotorua Museum through exhibition.
Long weekends, Wordle woes and Motion Entertainment giveaway
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Laughs and life lessons with lovable elderly characters
The Rotorua Little Theatre is presenting Waiting for God in May
Whānau mourn 'gentle soul' hit by car
Friends and family of Terrence Petersen say he is in their hearts 'forever and always'.
Reaching for the sky: Working with trees is more than a job
Working with trees is more than a job to Rangiora Inia.
Two people charged following Edgecumbe serious assault
One suffered facial injuries after the alleged assault.
Hidden Covid crisis: Sharp rise in Kiwis struggling with mental wellbeing, happiness
Experts call for urgent action amid concern about Covid's impact on mental health.