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The uniforms cost just over $7600 and were dedicated to a former teacher. Photo / Supplied

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Former teacher honoured through new kapa haka uniforms

21 Nov, 2018 2:15pm

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Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest

21 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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'I'm too scared to live here', says man after tree falls on his house

21 Nov, 2018 11:10am
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Peter Williams: It's time for stale Steve Hansen to go

21 Nov, 2018 10:09am
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BOP Indians and Geyser JPC to fight for title

21 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Cam Ingram helped towards cricket goals

21 Nov, 2018 9:47am
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Critically ill Napier father Jarred Thompson fulfilled his dying wish of seeing his six-year-old daughter. Photo / Supplied.

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Critically-ill man evacuated from Fiji has died

21 Nov, 2018 10:35am
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Jarred Thompson, who was medically evacuated from Fiji last week, has died.

Robert 'Tommo' Thompson who played for the Māori All Blacks and the Wallabies has died aged 71. Photo / File

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'Larger than life figure' farewelled

21 Nov, 2018 10:30am
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Robert 'Tommo' Thompson who played for the Māori All Blacks and the Wallabies has died.

Power lines are down and blocking Broadlands Rd after a car crashed into a power pole this morning. Photo / File

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Power lines down in Broadlands after crash

21 Nov, 2018 9:07am
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Power lines are down and blocking Broadlands Rd after a car crashed into a power pole.

Toi Ohomai has introduced new courses to help Māori-speaking students advance to tertiary education. Photo /File

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Toi Ohomai course to open tertiary doors

21 Nov, 2018 7:46am
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New courses helping kura kaupapa students transition to tertiary study.

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Opinion: Christmas Appeal easy way to share the love

21 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Christmas Appeal is an easy way to share the love.

Dylan Collier is among the 13-man All Blacks Sevens squad preparing in Abu Dhabi for the Dubai tournament in the world series. Photo / Getty Images

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All Blacks Sevens prepare for world series opener

21 Nov, 2018 6:23am
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New Zealand Sevens squads in Abu Dhabi to train ahead of Dubai tournament in world series.

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Heavy showers, hail and thunderstorms for your Wednesday

21 Nov, 2018 5:22am
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Opinion: Rotorua lakefront upgrade a great investment

21 Nov, 2018 4:00am
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A car rolled on SH33. Photo / Leah Tebbutt

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Car flips on State Highway 33 near Paengaroa

20 Nov, 2018 5:20pm
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A car has flipped near Paengaroa

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Taupō faces another power outage tonight

20 Nov, 2018 4:27pm
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Repairs following big outage mean power will be out for Taupō residents after midnight.

A car has crashed and is on its roof on State Highway 5 south of Rotorua. Photo / File

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Car on its roof after crash at Waiotapu

20 Nov, 2018 3:02pm
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A car has crashed and is on its roof on State Highway 5 south of Rotorua.

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Opinion: Christmas Appeal easy way to share the love

21 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Christmas Appeal is an easy way to share the love.

Lynmore School Year 6 councillors from left, Riley Hausman, Siwan Lloyd-Jones, Olly Garrood, Brooke Mills, Ava Tremain, Maddison Sherwood, Bellah Birchall, and Hannah Kiernan. Photo / Stephen Parker

Rotorua foodbank needs 'as important as ever'

20 Nov, 2018 11:36am
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The annual Fill the Bus event is back this year to help stock the Salvation Army foodbank.

Rotorua Salvation Army corps officer Ralph Overbye with some of the items donated by <i>Rotorua Daily Post</i> staff. Photo / Stephen Parker

Rotorua Daily Post staff get into the spirit of giving

17 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Rotorua Daily Post staff aim to lead by example, donating to the Salvation Army appeal.

Community ministries team leader Tania Hore is gearing up to create Christmas hampers for those in need. Photo/ Andrew Warner

'Something for everybody' this Christmas

17 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Locals are welcome to donate to the Rotorua Daily Post's annual Christmas appeal.

(Back from left) Otonga Rd Primary School councillors Justin Robertson, 11, Kate Hastings, 11, Daniel Jeong, 10 and (front left) Jemma Francis, 10 and Zoe Parker, 10. Photo / Shauni James

Pupils aim to bring happiness to people's day

16 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Rotorua pupils have started collecting items for this year's Fill The Bus Appeal.

Margaret Topless was one of the first people to donate to the Rotorua Daily Post annual Christmas appeal. Photo/ Andrew Warner

First donations received for annual Christmas Appeal

15 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Donations have started to roll in for the Rotorua Daily Post's annual Christmas appeal.

Salvation Army corps officers Kylie and Ralph Overbye are co-ordinating the Christmas Appeal. Photo / Ben Fraser

Christmas appeal time to celebrate hope

12 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Donations are open for the Rotorua Daily Post annual Christmas appeal.

Last year's Christmas Appeal saw more than $82,000 worth of items donated. Photo / File

Opinion: Help make Christmas special for all

10 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Donating an item of food will go a long way to making Christmas special for all.

Salvation Army Corps officers Kylie and Ralph Overbye. Photo / Ben Fraser

Rotorua Daily Post launches Christmas Appeal

10 Nov, 2018 9:06am
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The appeal is asking for food donations for the Salvation Army Foodbank.

Kylie Overbye, Constable Marc Van Krieken, The Hits local host Paul Hickey, Ralph Overbye and Kat Hicks celebrate the end of the Christmas Appeal. Photo/Stephen Parker

Record year for Christmas Appeal

23 Dec, 2017 8:33am
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This year the Rotorua Daily Post teamed up with the Salvation Army and Rotorua police.

Lifestyle chairwoman Glenys Glynn with some long shelf life food items. Photo/Shauni James

Rotorua elders give to appeal

22 Dec, 2017 10:47am
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Elders at Regency Park Estate Lifestyle Retirement Village got into the spirit of giving.

Salvation Army's Kylie Overbye. PHOTO/BEN FRASER

Year's worth of coins for Salvation Army

22 Dec, 2017 6:30am
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All those coins have added up over the year - and that's good news for the Sallies.

A March protest against the council's proposal to ban begging and rough sleeping. Photo / John Borren

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Tauranga council votes to ban begging, rough sleeping

20 Nov, 2018 2:27pm
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Begging and rough sleeping prohibited within 5m of retail or hospitality premises.

Police in the Eastern Bay carried out a traffic sting operation, netting 26 offences. Photo / File

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Police sting nets 26 Eastern Bay drivers

20 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Whakatāne Police remind drivers to drive safely

Huka Honda owner Glenn Clarke with the Order of St John generator at back.

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Mayor: Businesses lose $1m during all-day power outage

20 Nov, 2018 12:32pm
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Taupō mayor David Trewavas will be having a serious talk with power utility owners.

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Rotorua foodbank needs 'as important as ever'

20 Nov, 2018 11:36am
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The annual Fill the Bus event is back this year to help stock the Salvation Army foodbank.

The damage from a crash where a man died on November 1. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Coroner takes unusual step of suppressing crash victim's name

20 Nov, 2018 11:21am
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A coroner has ruled a man who died in a crash following a police chase will not be named.

Sergeant Simon Betchetti, who is part of the Rotorua road policing team. Photo / File

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Two serious crashes in Rotorua in two days

20 Nov, 2018 11:15am
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Rotorua police have issued a road safety message after two crashes in two days.

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Tauranga council votes to ban begging, rough sleeping

20 Nov, 2018 2:27pm
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Begging and rough sleeping prohibited within 5m of retail or hospitality premises.

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Police sting nets 26 Eastern Bay drivers

20 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Whakatāne Police remind drivers to drive safely

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Mayor: Businesses lose $1m during all-day power outage

20 Nov, 2018 12:32pm
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Taupō mayor David Trewavas will be having a serious talk with power utility owners.

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Rotorua foodbank needs 'as important as ever'

20 Nov, 2018 11:36am
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The annual Fill the Bus event is back this year to help stock the Salvation Army foodbank.

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Coroner takes unusual step of suppressing crash victim's name

20 Nov, 2018 11:21am
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A coroner has ruled a man who died in a crash following a police chase will not be named.

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Two serious crashes in Rotorua in two days

20 Nov, 2018 11:15am
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Rotorua police have issued a road safety message after two crashes in two days.

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Sam Cane gives the thumbs up following neck surgery. Photo / Twitter @allblacks

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All Black's fears, frustrations after fracturing neck

20 Nov, 2018 9:09am

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Car and motorbike collide

20 Nov, 2018 7:37am
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Opera in the Pā returning to Rotorua

20 Nov, 2018 7:30am
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Vet removes massive backlog of eggs from chicken

20 Nov, 2018 7:15am
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Hosking: Wake up Shane Jones - don't waste the regional fund

20 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Rotorua homes earning more than average worker

20 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Rotorua jet sprint team third in the world

20 Nov, 2018 6:02am
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Rain is moving in over western parts of the North Island this morning. Photo / NIWA

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More snow in the south and heavy rain

20 Nov, 2018 5:42am

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Firefighters at large scrub fire north of Taupō

19 Nov, 2018 4:27pm
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Man charged with murder after crash victim dies

19 Nov, 2018 2:03pm
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Taupō power outage upsets shop keepers and tradies

19 Nov, 2018 1:51pm
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Teenager critical after car crashes into power pole

19 Nov, 2018 12:39pm
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Black Ferns 7 getting ready for Dubai

19 Nov, 2018 10:41am
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Bomb competition and floating music festival to return

19 Nov, 2018 10:38am
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Power outage in Taupō hits 16,000 customers

19 Nov, 2018 10:16am
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The Government needs to take control of the rental market, says a reader. Photo / File

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Letters: Govt control needed over rentals

20 Nov, 2018 4:00am
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Readers have their say

Around 16,000 customers went without power in the region. Photo / File

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Taupō power troubles: Power to Wairakei substation

19 Nov, 2018 7:09pm
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Around 16,000 customers in Taupō were left without power from this morning.

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The driver of this black ute is being investigated by police for

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'Totally dangerous' driving captured on dashcam

12 Nov, 2018 2:47pm

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Armed police close Te Ngae Rd in morning raid

13 Nov, 2018 7:38am
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Detours were in place as armed police closed Te Ngae Rd.

Wally Haumaha was appointed to Police Deputy Commissioner in May. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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Wally Haumaha inquiry: Govt releases QC's report

12 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Findings of QC into appointment process of deputy commissioner finally released.

Latest From Opinion

Opinion: Christmas Appeal easy way to share the love

21 Nov, 2018 7:00am

Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Christmas Appeal is an easy way to share the love.

The Lakefront upgrade will be a good asset for our city, says Mike McVicker. Image / Supplied

Opinion: Rotorua lakefront upgrade a great investment

21 Nov, 2018 4:00am

Readers have their say.

Letters: Govt control needed over rentals

20 Nov, 2018 4:00am

Readers have their say

Armistice Day is an emotional time. Photo / File

Letters: Armistice Day still an emotional time

19 Nov, 2018 4:00am

Readers have their say.

E-bikes are becoming more and more popular. Photo / Lewis Ryan

Opinion: E-bikes open up a whole new world

17 Nov, 2018 12:00pm

E-bikes open up a whole new world for the non-mountain bikers.

Rotorua Hospital has many facilities and friendly, helpful staff, says a reader. Photo / File

Letters: Rotorua Hospital has many facilities

17 Nov, 2018 4:00am

Readers have their say.

Ditch the screens and go back to books, writes Tommy Wilson. Photo / Getty Images

Opinion: Ditch the screens, go back to books

16 Nov, 2018 4:00am

The younger generations we are creating are skimming more and remembering less.

An artist's impression of the Lakefront upgrade. Image / Supplied

Letters: Hold off on Lakefront redevelopment

16 Nov, 2018 4:00am

Readers have their say.

An artist's impression of the Lakefront redevelopment. Image / Supplied

Letters: Ownership question over Lakefront

15 Nov, 2018 6:15am

Readers have their say.

Armistice Day at Awahou Marae. Photo / Supplied

Opinion: Message of hope on Armistice Day

15 Nov, 2018 4:00am

Modern wars are caught on camera in real time.

Primary and intermediate school teachers are striking to feel valued. Photo / File

Opinion: We want to keep our good teachers and make them feel valued

14 Nov, 2018 10:00am

Amazing teachers need to be kept.

Like the Suffragettes, true feminists get off their jacksy and march. Photo / AP

Rachel Stewart: Why today's feminists leave me underwhelmed - and males contented

14 Nov, 2018 5:00am

COMMENT: Today's 'feminists' generally leave me underwhelmed.

Latest From Sport

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'Larger than life figure' farewelled

21 Nov, 2018 10:30am

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Cricket: BOP development hit the road

17 Nov, 2018 10:32am
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The Bay of Plenty development cricket team start their season on Sunday.

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NZ sevens clean up at Bay of Plenty Sports Awards

17 Nov, 2018 8:42am
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Bay of Plenty Sevens full of youth

16 Nov, 2018 8:41am
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New Sun to Surf Half Marathon launched

15 Nov, 2018 9:28am
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Rotorua's Cam Ingram received the Geyser Community Foundation's Karen and Greg Hunt Scholarship to complete two New Zealand Cricket coaching badges. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Cam Ingram helped towards cricket goals

21 Nov, 2018 9:47am
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Rotorua cricketer Cam Ingram has received a Geyser Community Foundation scholarship.

JetSprint racer Nick Berryman (right) and navigator Amanda Kittow in action during the first round of the World Series JetSprints in Keith, Australia. Photo / JGJ Photography Australia

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Rotorua jet sprint team third in the world

20 Nov, 2018 6:02am
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Rotorua's Nick Berryman and Amanda Kittow finished third in the Jet Sprint World Series.

OneRoof Property News

Dream garages: Eat, party and even sleep next to your wheels

21 Nov, 2018 8:01pm

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Completely transformed by Block stars of the future

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Creative couple elevate plaster home into suburb standout.

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The job stats that show where house prices will rise

21 Nov, 2018 12:56pm
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What record employment means for the housing market.

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Meet the man who built a pub into his home

20 Nov, 2018 7:05pm
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There are lots of houses that have their own bar. Not many have their own boozer.

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A beggar on Queen St, in Auckland's CBD. The rise in the visible homeless population of Queen St has led to unease amongst the public. 18 July 2018 New Zealand Herald Photograph by Jason Oxenham.

Begging ban debate

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Sculptors work on their creations at the Rotorua Sculpture Symposium

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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House damaged by falling tree.

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Mower racer day, No. 1 School Omokoroa Mike Evans The animal. 18 November 2018 Bay of Plenty Times- Photograph by George Novak BTG 19Nov18 - Mike Evans, racing as Animal, said taking part was

Muppets racing lawnmowers at Omokoroa 'all about the fun'

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Mike Evans, racing as Animal from The Muppets, says taking part in the Omokoroa No 1 School Lawn Mower Racing Gala is "all about the fun".

Te Arawa Primary Schools Kapa Haka Competition

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Te Arawa Primary Schools Kapa Haka Competition

New telefeature to tell story of infamous Runaway Millionaires

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Filming in Rotorua this week.

Rotorua's new parking machines

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Phased transition to modernise and improve inner city parking in Rotorua.

Opera in the Pa

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Musical director Elisha Hulton.

Lakeside line up announced Malcolm Short (left) and Ian Edward. 14 November 2018 The Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by Andrew Warner.

Lakeside 2019

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Lakeside trust chairman Ian Edward.

Salvation Army Foodbank Manager Tania Hore. 14 November 2018 The Bay of Plenty Times Photograph by Andrew Warner.

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Foodbank hampers to bring Christmas hope to Rotorua community

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Graham dusts off cobwebs with cracking century

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Shaquille Graham is congratulated after his century.

Ruby Carter heads to drama school

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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John Paul College student Ruby Carter.

Team RiverJet in action during the World Series Jet Sprints

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Rotorua's Nick Berryman and Amanda Kittow finished third overall in the World Series Jet Sprints.

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Teachers strike in Rotorua

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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Teachers strike in Rotorua

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LIVE: Teachers take to the streets in Rotorua

20 Nov, 2018 7:13am
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"We are being treated like we are the enemy ... this is not just about teachers' welfare, it's about the future of our kids."

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Kate Hawkesby: Ditch the 9-5 workday

21 Nov, 2018 6:00pm

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Wellington in top 10 cities for digital workers

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Kiwis get a good break when it comes to time off

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Printers too expensive - so Bright Sparks built their own

21 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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Award-winning students saw a problem, and solved it.

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Jobs growth despite economic fears

21 Nov, 2018 11:22am
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The farming sector led jobs growth for the month, MBIE stats show.

NZ Herald Local Focus

Tuta Ngarimu, the manager of the Ka Pai Kaiti Trust, has been successful in shutting down a bar with pokies.

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How community ousted pokie machines

The Plant Based Māori, Raniera Rewiri, is challenging Maori to 'begin their journeys'.

LIFESTYLE

Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats

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Alternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'

The Salvation Army Band strikes up the Christmas tunes at the launch of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. Photo / Hunter Calder

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Wishes grow on trees for 25 years

Forestry slash covers the beaches at Mohaka.

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Seabed smothered in forestry sediment

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'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'

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How community ousted pokie machines

LIFESTYLE

Vegan Māori challenges dismal health stats

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Alternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'

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Wishes grow on trees for 25 years

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Seabed smothered in forestry sediment

BUSINESS

'This whole town has become one big Airbnb'

The governance board for the Ngati Whakaue Assets Trust Hemi Rolleston (left), chairwoman Katie Paul, Ana Morrison, and Jason Rogers. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Iwi trust doubles asset base to $20m

13 Nov, 2018 3:00pm

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Te Māori

Manaakitanga was at its highest in the recent hosting of the royals at Tamatekapua. Photo / File

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Opinion: Let old ways be guiding light

13 Nov, 2018 3:30am
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Te Māori columnist Te Taru White looks to the future.

Tuatini Sinnott and her team put together the decorations at Tunohopu Marae. Photo / Supplied

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True hospitality shown to media at Rotorua marae

6 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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International media were blown away by the formal welcome they received.

Reporter Alice Guy is moving on and saying farewell to the Te Māori page. Photo / File

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Opinion: Ka kite anō, koutou katoa

6 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Rotorua Daily Post reporter Alice Guy says farewell to the Te Māori page.

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The student-led musical is coming to Rotorua next year. Photo / Supplied

All-child cast take the stage for Madagascar

Most Rotorua schools are involved in the upcoming stage show of Madagascar.

(From left) The Hits Rotorua announcer Paul Hickey, Bicycle Recycle recipient Barbara Ward and Mountain Bike Rotorua co-owner Tu Mutu with Barbara's new bike. Photo/ Andrew Warner

Joy and anticipation as people receive donated bikes

Nominees have been picking up their donated bicycles from the Bicycle Recycle initiative.

Age Concern Rotorua National Social Connect advisor Louise Rees, manager Rory O'Rourke, Shopping Service and Confident Driving co-ordinator Jody Langdon, office administration Lyn Rasmussen and Accredited Visitor Service co-ordinator Sue White.

Volunteers needed to brighten up the week for elders

A local service is giving people the chance to brighten the weeks of Rotorua elders.

Pupils aim to bring happiness to people's day

Rotorua pupils have started collecting items for this year's Fill The Bus Appeal.

Jamie Pickernell working on his sculpture in the Rotorua Sculpture Symposium in 2016. Photo / File

Designs coming to life up close at Sculpture Symposium

The community can be experience the creative process at the Rotorua Sculpture Symposium.

Youthhub navigator Kassara Boaza (left), partnerships broker Kirsten Bangs and navigator Yasmin Beizlle at the Rotorua Youth Centre. Photo / Shauni James

Support for youth wanting to get into the workplace

Youth are encouraged to put their best foot forward to employers with a dedicated team.

Rotorua's Daniel Phillips at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre where he does aqua jogging. Photo / Ben Fraser

Rotorua celebrates World Diabetes Day

Families can have fun while learning more about diabetes at a family event.

Range of topics and projects to learn about with ArtsMAD

The upcoming ArtsMAD evening features seven speakers and their stories and inspiration.

Lyndsay Campbell will be talking about her latest book at the Rotorua Library. Photo / Supplied

Author talk and book launch to help keep stories alive

Book launch and talk aims to keep war stories alive 100 years after World War I.

Latest From Whakatane

Sirens and apps will be tested this weekend. Photo / File

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Sirens and alerts to be tested

21 Nov, 2018 5:39pm
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Apps and sirens will be tested this weekend.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest

21 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.

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Toi Ohomai course to open tertiary doors

21 Nov, 2018 7:46am
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New courses helping kura kaupapa students transition to tertiary study.

Rural News

An anti-1080 protest in Whanganui in September. Photo / Bevan Conley

1080 referendum bid launched

400,000 signatures needed to trigger referendum on ban on poisons.

Dogs on farms need monthly dosing, to prevent them spreading sheep measles. Photo / Supplied

Hotspot for 'sheep measles'

Large farms and rural residents with unwormed dogs fuel problem.

Emergency services at the fire near Stratford. Photo / Ilona Hanne

Taranaki firefighters scramble to rural fire

Taranaki firefighters are being scrambled to a 30m x 30m fire at a commercial building.

American tourist Phil Narodick has captured a

Kea ora! Tourist captures 'once in a lifetime' photos at NZ's Kepler Track

'Came to NZ, climbed a mountain, met a bird friend, snapped the photo of a lifetime.'

Inadequate dairy effluent overflow systems are more likely than ever to lead to farmers being prosecuted. Photo / File

Dairy farm prosecutions expected to rise

Waikato investigator predicts a 400 per cent rise in legal action this year.

Once the pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida infects a kauri, there is only one result - a dead tree.

Extra funds pumped into diseases harming trees in Northland

The government will invest substantial money in combatting tree diseases like dieback.

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones

TaranakiPine to get growth fund loan

TaranakiPine will receive a $1.8million growth fund loan to create industry jobs.

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