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Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
How much trust should we place in analyst advice?
OPINION: Analysts may rate a company 'buy' even if they have doubts about its prospects.
Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.
Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam
The South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.
'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed
The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.
On The Up: The 'Heartstopper' with big ambitions in motorsport and acting
Leighton Leevard has big dreams despite living with a rare heart condition.
Out of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow community
This weekend marks their first Matariki Pride festival with four events.
'Trapped under a vehicle': Woman critically injured in tow truck mishap
A van crushed a woman in a tow truck incident near Rotorua.
Gates open for Fieldays 2025
Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.
Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.
16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dad
It’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.
'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person critical
One lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.
Man charged with arson after fire destroys house
Neighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.
'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.
Rotorua Homelessness: Local wants to buy cabins to fix problem
Rotorua Daily Post's Kelly Makiha spoke to Ryan Bridge about homelessness and a local determined to fix the problem.
Rotorua CBD crash: Woman charged with wounding with intent
A woman received serious injuries and was still in hospital.
'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.
Lotto's detective work tracks down $500k prize winner after ticket lost
The ticket was purchased last June at an Auckland supermarket.
Young Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's Annie
Gracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.
On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.
Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.
'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'
'Unsafe levels': Toxic gas concern closes events centre office
Rotorua's council is investigating the source and monitoring gas levels.