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Mark Woods was sentenced to two years' imprisonment in the Rotorua District Court. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Man jailed for pictures of child sexual abuse

25 May, 2018 3:52pm

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The 24-year-old told the woman he had been poisoned and would die if she didn't have sex with him. Photo / File

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Jail for man who scammed woman for sex

25 May, 2018 2:39pm
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Police release name of motorcyclist killed in Putaruru

25 May, 2018 12:14pm
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Councillors: Is the Te Tatau o Te Arawa partnership working?

25 May, 2018 11:00am
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Council overcharged rates for 94 leaseholders, legal feud to cost thousands

25 May, 2018 9:56am
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Rotorua Boys' first XV learn from All Blacks coaches

25 May, 2018 9:47am
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The Government Budget last week was conspicuously lacking in funding for 'Māori development'.

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Political Roundup: Is the new Govt already failing Māori?

25 May, 2018 11:29am
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COMMENT: There's no doubt Māori are disadvantaged - how to deal with it is the question.

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Chilly weather signals winter is on the way

25 May, 2018 11:09am
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Chilly temperatures and snowfall is a reminder that winter is now right on the door step.

Councillor Merepeka Raukawa-Tait (left) and mayor Steve Chadwick walk on to Te Papaiouru Marae for the Te Arawa Partnership Board hui-a-iwi in December 2015. Photo/File

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Te Tatau o Te Arawa marks three years

25 May, 2018 9:30am
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A look back at how Te Tatau o Te Arawa came to exist and how much it costs the council.

Laurens Goormachtigh, Scion scientist turned full-time chess player and coach. Photo/Stephen Parker

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Scientist resigns to coach chess fulltime

25 May, 2018 8:39am
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"There is no life lesson that I cannot see reflected in the game of chess."

Paulene Walsh, John Paul College special education needs co-ordinator and Ally Gibbons, Rotorua Girls' High School principal. Photo/Ben Fraser

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Rotorua schools acknowledged in teaching excellence awards

25 May, 2018 8:31am
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Rotorua Girls' High School and John Paul College are finalists in separate categories.

Laura Popata took a video of the lightning storm this morning.

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100 lightning strikes in Bay

25 May, 2018 8:13am
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A thunderstorm crossed Tauranga about 6am, moving towards Whakatāne around 7am

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Rugby: Anything can happen in a local derby

25 May, 2018 7:32am
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Controversial partnership marks three years

25 May, 2018 7:03am
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Rotorua Boys' High School celebrate winning the University of Waikato Chiefs Cup final last year. Photo / Photosport

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Rotorua Boys' in Chiefs Cup final

25 May, 2018 6:45am
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Rotorua Boys' High School take on Wesley College in the Chiefs Cup final this weekend.

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Street View: How far would you go out of your way for cheap petrol?

25 May, 2018 6:34am
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We asked people on the street how far they'd go for cheap petrol.

Snow fell at a number of the country's skifields yesterday, including Whakapapa. Photo / Mat Alcock

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7000 lightning strikes rattle the north and more snow in the far south

25 May, 2018 5:37am
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Auckland is next in line as front sweeps north.

Bay of Plenty's Andrew Goold. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Big read: The long battle ahead for NZ farmers

25 May, 2018 5:00am
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The countdown's on to the M.bovis decision but the challenge for farmers has just begun.

Israel is right to defend itself says a reader. Photo/AP

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Letters: Israel right to defend itself

25 May, 2018 4:50am
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Readers have their say.

Debbie Stewart with her book <i>The Hunters</i>. Photo/Shauni James

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Launch of Wingspan's first New Zealand birds of prey book celebrated

25 May, 2018 4:00am
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The first book about New Zealand's birds of prey and Wingspan is set to launch.

Many people check out the stalls at the expo. Photo/Lisa Casey

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Rotorua Arts and Community expo is a hive of activity

25 May, 2018 3:33am
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The expo held at the Arts Village to showcase what arts groups are available was bustling.

(From left) Mavis Chikono, Juan Nieuwoudt, Margriet Theron, Samantha Smith and Faustinah Ndlovu will be at the celebration. Photo/Stephen Parker

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African food, fashion and fun set for Rotorua this weekend

25 May, 2018 3:21am
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The Rotorua community is invited to help celebrate Africa Day this weekend.

Marist Magic's Lorenz Kerei takes flight during a game last weekend. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rotorua Netball Draw Saturday, May 26

25 May, 2018 3:13am
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Rotorua's senior netballers enter the Championship phase of the competition this weekend.

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Big read: The long battle ahead for NZ farmers

25 May, 2018 5:00am
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The countdown's on to the M.bovis decision but the challenge for farmers has just begun.

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Letters: Israel right to defend itself

25 May, 2018 4:50am
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Readers have their say.

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Launch of Wingspan's first New Zealand birds of prey book celebrated

25 May, 2018 4:00am
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The first book about New Zealand's birds of prey and Wingspan is set to launch.

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Rotorua Arts and Community expo is a hive of activity

25 May, 2018 3:33am
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The expo held at the Arts Village to showcase what arts groups are available was bustling.

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African food, fashion and fun set for Rotorua this weekend

25 May, 2018 3:21am
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The Rotorua community is invited to help celebrate Africa Day this weekend.

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Rotorua Netball Draw Saturday, May 26

25 May, 2018 3:13am
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Rotorua's senior netballers enter the Championship phase of the competition this weekend.

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Rotorua sisters Amy Carter and Linda Uluave beside their family plots in Kauae Cemetery. Photo/Stephen Parker

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Cemetery's sinking graves: 'My God, there's a big hole!'

24 May, 2018 10:22am

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Maketu woman identified as crash victim

24 May, 2018 2:15pm
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Gas leak closes Taupō street

24 May, 2018 3:14pm
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New app aims to lure an extra 2000 building apprentices

24 May, 2018 1:30pm
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New Zealand's lowest petrol price just south of Rotorua

24 May, 2018 11:59am
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No changes to regional council representation

24 May, 2018 12:43pm
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Cemetery's sinking graves: 'My God, there's a big hole!'

24 May, 2018 10:22am
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Rotorua's Sloan Cox invited to compete in the 2018 Australian Rallycross Series. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Australian rallycross opportunity beckons for Cox

24 May, 2018 4:17am

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Teachers' calls for better pay continue

23 May, 2018 7:45pm
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Donaldson battling 6m swell in kayak journey to NZ

23 May, 2018 3:14pm
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Trial date set down for Fleet double murder

23 May, 2018 3:02pm
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Meat under grill started Glenholme blaze

23 May, 2018 3:00pm
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Review: Striking combination of instruments at Toru Trio concert

23 May, 2018 2:57pm
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So where's the cheapest petrol in NZ then?

23 May, 2018 12:00pm
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Government quashes Ōpōtiki harbour project

23 May, 2018 11:46am
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Nothing like reading an actual newspaper

24 May, 2018 4:00am
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Reading the news online doesn't compare to a physical newspaper.

Dress for Success President, Michelle Pleydell said the grant would allow the organisation to expand their reach. Photo/Supplied

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Dress for Success boosted by Trust grant

24 May, 2018 3:00am
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The Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust approved 13 grants in April.

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Andy Allan at the site of the development on the Tarawera Rd corner. Photo/Ben Fraser

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Prime Lynmore site to house a new craft beer ale house and gym

19 May, 2018 11:17am

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Slain policeman's ex-partner wants his killer to be freed

22 May, 2018 8:02am
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The partner of a slain police officer says, after 19 years, his killer has done his time.

A man has required medical help after fleeing police and hiding in a creek near Fairy Springs Rd this morning. Photo / Google Maps

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Man taken to hospital after hiding in creek to escape police

18 May, 2018 10:49am
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A man has required medical help after fleeing police and hiding in a creek this morning.

Latest From Opinion

Political Roundup: Is the new Govt already failing Māori?

25 May, 2018 11:29am

COMMENT: There's no doubt Māori are disadvantaged - how to deal with it is the question.

Councillors: Is the Te Tatau o Te Arawa partnership working?

25 May, 2018 11:00am

We asked Rotorua district councillors what they thought of the Te Arawa partnership.

Street View: How far would you go out of your way for cheap petrol?

25 May, 2018 6:34am

We asked people on the street how far they'd go for cheap petrol.

Letters: Israel right to defend itself

25 May, 2018 4:50am

Readers have their say.

An artist's impression of the Hemo Rd roundabout sculpture. Photo / Rotorua Lakes Council

Letters: Sculpture will be too distracting at roundabout

24 May, 2018 4:55am

Readers have their say.

Nothing like reading an actual newspaper

24 May, 2018 4:00am

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Reading the news online doesn't compare to a physical newspaper.

Review: Striking combination of instruments at Toru Trio concert

23 May, 2018 2:57pm

Hanno Fairburn reviews the latest concert at St Luke's Church.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson reads his Budget. Photo/File

Opinion: Nothing new in Budget speech for tertiary education

23 May, 2018 1:00am

Readers have their say.

Te Māori columnist Ngahi Bidois talks about luck and people who seem to have it. Photo / File

Lucky ones have faith and work hard

22 May, 2018 5:00am

Te Māori columnist Ngahi Bidois talks about luck and people who seem to have it.

Letters: City skatepark worth repairing

22 May, 2018 4:00am

Letters: One reader discusses the skatepark while another talks about Israel.

How in 2018 can anyone propose singling out a race and offering them something that no one else gets.

Hosking: Good riddance to Māori ward nonsense

21 May, 2018 7:56am

COMMENT: How in 2018 can you single out a race and offer them something no one else gets.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walk down the steps as husband and wife. Photo / Getty Images

Opinion: Royal wedding refreshingly modern

21 May, 2018 5:00am

The royal wedding was the beginning of something new.

Latest From Sport

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster gives Rotorua Boys' High School first XV players some words of wisdom. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rotorua Boys' first XV learn from All Blacks coaches

25 May, 2018 9:47am

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Rotorua Netball Draw Saturday, May 26

25 May, 2018 3:13am
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Rotorua's senior netballers enter the Championship phase of the competition this weekend.

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Australian rallycross opportunity beckons for Cox

24 May, 2018 4:17am
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Rees inducted into Motorcycling NZ Hall of Fame

22 May, 2018 10:50am
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Record number of athletes for ultimate frisbee tournament

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Whakarewarewa's Mathew Garland makes a run against Te Puke earlier this season. Photo / File

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Rugby: Anything can happen in a local derby

25 May, 2018 7:32am
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Ready to rumble: '"It's a tribal thing for these two clubs going back a very long time."

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Rotorua Boys' in Chiefs Cup final

25 May, 2018 6:45am
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Rotorua Boys' High School take on Wesley College in the Chiefs Cup final this weekend.

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NZCB builders conference. CEO Grant Florence

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Playhouse built by building apprentices delivered to Sunset Primary.

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Wife saves husband's life after heart stopped.

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Jennifer Raphael saved her husband, John's, life after his heart stopped beating following a cardiac arrest.

Rotorua schools acknowledged in teaching excellence awards

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Paulene Walsh, John Paul College special education needs co-ordinator and Ally Gibbons, Rotorua Girls' High School principal.

Court rules Rotorua Lakes Council overcharged rates for 94 businesses

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Trust board chairman Malcolm Short (left) and secretary Murray Patchell.

All Black coaches take Rotorua Boys' High School 1st XV training

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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All Blacks assistant coaches Ian Foster and Scott McLeod train with the Rotorua Boys' High School first XV.

Blue Light Youth Driver Navigator Programme

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Senior Constable Viv Sutton and Blue Light Youth Driver Navigator Programme Rotorua co-ordinator Debbie Graham are desperate for more mentors to sign up.

Atiamuri station cheapest in country

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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The company said its Atiamuri store south of Rotorua would be offering what was likely to be the nation's cheapest petrol today - $1.807 a litre for 91, $1.957 for 98 and $1.107 for diesel.

Wingspan's first book set to launch

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Major sprinkler leak in Rotorua CBD

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Post Primary Teachers Association meeting

22 May, 2018 10:46am
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Teachers from around Rotorua and beyond met today at Rotorua Girls' High School to talk about the Post Primary Teachers Association's (PPTA) upcoming collective agreement negotiations.