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Rotorua event calendar 'better than it has been in years'

Those in the industry say there is a 'big appetite' for events.

Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees

A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.

'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four

The crash has rocked the small communities involved.

Do you want fries with that?: Horsing around in Rotorua's CBD

Three horses and their riders were spotted in Rotorua's central city at the weekend.

Crown agency lawyer says WorkSafe charge 'flawed and misconceived'

NEMA has sought a discharge without conviction.

Covid generation: From open world to pandemic - how young people have coped

The pandemic scuppered plans for young people of all ages.

Patients wait 'many hours' in emergency as hospital stretched

Winter ills, school holidays part of the problem, with concerns a bad flu season is coming

Premium birthday: 42 years, 413 dead bodies: Police photographer retires

PREMIUM BIRTHDAY: We take a look back at our best premium stories.

National Emergency Management Agency's legal challenge

The agency has sought a discharge without conviction.

Opinion: Paul Hickey - Shared path reminders, shrinkflation, Cash & Car

Paul Hickey discusses shared path reminders, shrinkflation, and a Cash & Car giveaway.

Kuia's tie to awa breeds a warrior

Te Rua woke up one day loving the taiao.

A Ngāti Whakaue pounamu weapon named Te Kaoreore could tell many stories

Among the many Ngāti Whakaue treasures, one such mere-pounamu is named Te Kaoreore.

Recovery of tohora resource taonga for iwi

This is a job done out of love, there is no funding.

Tune in to the real Krissie Knap

She's always ready with a song, a smile.

Letters: No excuse for sky-high rents

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Survey of North Island kōkako reveals pairs flourishing

The survey of North Island kōkako was organised by the Mokaihaha Kōkako Trust.