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'Overworked and underpaid': They care for the land that cradles the dead, but don't get a living wage
They left their parks and cemeteries, to swap spades for protest signs.
Man's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana
'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.
Mountain Bike Rotorua owner wants to see more Māori riders
At the end of the course, participants are given a new mountain bike worth $1000.
Rotorua police given special powers to quell 'tit-for-tat' gang conflict
It comes after a daylight stabbing and late-night shooting within days of each other.
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Photos: National Secondary Schools Waka Ama champs at Tikitapu
The National National Secondary Schools Waka Ama champs are being held at Lake Tikitapu this week. Photos / Andrew Warner
Iwi support to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts from whānau Māori
Iwi hopes a tikanga-led support centre will reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts
Workers at 'lowest paying local council employer' to strike tomorrow
More than 70 workers will down tools for eight days.
Brian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church member
Tamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.
Joy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow event
The family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.
Battle of the Baches: NZ's 10 best holiday homes revealed
There are 12,000 properties on Bookabach - here are this year's top 10.
'It feels pretty good': Local rider picks up second podium spot at Crankworx
Day six attracted a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua.
Weapons and dangerous driving charges after incident outside court
Police appeal for video footage.
Norske Skog facing billion-dollar claim linked to Kawerau mill
A landfill site long used by a Tasman mill is subject to a half-dozen claims.
Animal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence says
Crown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".
Shuttered Chateau Tongariro costing taxpayers $2.2m a year to sit empty
A year after closing, the future of the empty hotel is uncertain.
'Only a monster could have done that': Family of slain camper address teen killer
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini's death: Name suppression for murder-accused
Tensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.
Teen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camper
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Drag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'
Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.
Dredging to deepen challenging boat entrance in Whakatāne
The shallowing of the narrows has been causing some challenges.
Person allegedly assaulted with butt of firearm
A firearm was allegedly discharged during the incident.
Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
Fire crews find bedroom ablaze in Taupō house
Four fire trucks were sent to the incident on Invergarry Rd.
Doctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limit
The man has been refused a discharge without conviction.
'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidation
What liquidators say the tourism company owes.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
'Can’t believe that she’s alive': Diner thrown 7m after car crashes into restaurant
Urbano owner says the crash felt like an earthquake and sounded like an explosion.
Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president
Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John St in June.
Schedule for Taupō Super400 sees Supercars descend on track six times
Supercars' return to New Zealand is imminent as organisers announce track schedule.
Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone
The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.
Councillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticism
Protest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.