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A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.
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'Knowing that our babies have security now, that was the biggest thing.'
Man linked to daycare jailed for having sex with underage teen
His appeal for name suppression has been dismissed.
'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi
A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.
Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award
The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.
Unexplained Rotorua death: Man, 21, named
Anyone who has information that could assist police has been urged to get in touch.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Kiwis moving to Aussie for better lives
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Mamaku residents urged to conserve water after bore failure
A replacement component is being arranged.
Letters: Generous donations appreciated after car stolen and used to burn band building
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'The Brits do a wonderful job': Rotorua royalists celebrate King Charles’ coronation
'I had my little crown on and threw a flag around my shoulders'
'Unexplained': Police making inquiries into body found at Ōhinemutu
At this stage the death was being treated as unexplained, police said.
For the love of old clothes: Why thrifting for vintage is so hot right now
Thrifting has grown from op shop drop-offs to Instagram accounts reselling vintage.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Rotorua
The person's body was found about 1am today.
Letters: Citizens Advice Bureau plays an important role in our city
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.
Rotorua Marathon: Men's and women's race winners revealed
A memorable 59th year of the historic Red Stag Timber Rotorua Marathon.
Opinion: Inflation is here to stay, here's what businesses can do
Chamber boss: 'I'm preparing for inflation to stick around for a while'.
'Worst possible thing': Mum tells of losing her first child
'It makes you sad about the milestones .. you kind of wonder what she would’ve been like.'
Rotorua Marathon: Tanner and Dennehy earn contrasting national Road Mile victories
'It was pretty cool to win in such hectic conditions,' says men's winner Sam Tanner.
Four options: Public may soon have a say on future of iconic Rotorua museum
The heritage building has been closed for seven years.
'Never gets old': St John 'humbled' by Rotary club's generosity
Since 2015, the club has raised $120,000 in support of St John.
Sonya Bateson: My view on whether we should build the controversial stadium
Opinion: I like the idea - but I also cherish our parks and green spaces.
'Charlie's my darling': Kiwi royal watchers revel in coronation 'big party'
Plus, meet the former BOP woman who will be attending the ceremony.
'One-stop hub': Sod turning for new Plunket build
The building is expected to be completed later this year.
'Transparency' needed: Principals worried about housing developments
'We need to be informed to be proactive rather than reactive.'
Pre-Olympic showdown: Coup for Kiwi riders as Rotorua to host BMX World Cup event
The World Cup event will put “New Zealand on the map” as a BMX destination.
Exhibtion features 'the 11 leaders of Te Arawa'
If people feel the wairua the artist has achieved his aim.
Songstress dreams of career on Broadway
Tiana Hunter is looking for a future on the stages of the world.
Opinion: Who speaks when? Matatini incident prompts Te Arawa hui
OPINION: Who should speak for us is a big question to answer.
'There will be funding': CAB facing $40k council cut told 'no way' it will fail
The organisation is at the top of the priority list, says a Rotorua Trust member.
Weather: BoP highway still closed, clean up after 'messy' deluge
Occasional rain was forecast for the region today.
Opinion: Time to consider a day to honour all who have served
'From the veterans I spoke to, not one objected to November 11 being named Veterans Day.'