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'Caring' mum who killed baby avoids jail - already serving 'life sentence' court hears
Melody Ngawhika was found guilty of manslaughter after a one-week trial in November.
Lifeline for dangerous driver who crashed into mum and kids
Convicted dangerous driver Patience Pari vows to make changes.
Opinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIP
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.
Explainer: What striking teachers want from the Government
Secondary teachers are seeking a new collective agreement.
'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thing
Demand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.
'We end up being everything to everyone': Teachers explain why they are striking
More than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.
Malfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'
A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.
Health facility under threat after precise location of earthquake fault found
Whakatāne hospital’s acute mental health facility is under threat.
Major milestone for SH5 recovery with freight convoys under way
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the route last month.
Ōmanawa murder accused claims fatal shooting was act of self-defence
Trial of man accused of murdering a Tauranga man at Ōmanawa begins today.
Letters to the editor: Praise for hospital, Te Matatini performances
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Person taken to hospital after medical event
Police were called to the scene around 8.46am.
'Made every ounce of lost sleep so worthwhile': Te Arawa concert raises nearly $40K for flood victims
Concert organisers have described the amount of money raised as "humbling".
Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store
They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.
'We've had enough': Retail crime doubles, dairies targeted 'daily' by shoplifters
“They’re doing adult crimes and not getting the punishment they deserve," one owner says.
Te Arawa kapa haka crews entertain for cyclone relief
Te Arawa kapa haka fundraiser raises $34k for whānau hit by storm.
Residents invited to Kāinga Ora meeting about 16 new Kawaha Point homes
Residents are being invited to a community drop-in session about the plans.
Can you dig it? Rotorua man heads to national excavator competition
The local excavator operator will display why he's one of the best.
Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society
It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.
'The crowd speaks for itself': Thousands gather for Te Arawa kapa haka concert
The event took place the day after the Lakeside 25 concert.
Kelly Makiha: Rotorua Lakeside 25 concert - just what we needed
Rotorua's Lakeside 25 hits the right note.
‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.
'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strike
Demands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.
Readers share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retire
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on pensioners and retirement.
'Incredible': The story behind Rotorua’s 25 Lakeside concerts
'What other city in New Zealand can boast they have their own concert?'
Elderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurb
Members of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.
Home found for two Rainbow Springs manu
Rainbow Springs' 30-year-old kākā to be euthanised.
'Blessed': Rotorua's Tapsell to be first NZ mayor to give birth while holding office in decades
Tania Tapsell has already made history in her career, now she will do it again.
Extensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bay
Contact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.
Te Arawa kapa haka raising pūtea for flood whānau
Te Arawa's six Te Matatini finalists perform to raise money for flood victims.
'Chuffed': Elderly in need win tiny homes in Rotorua ballot
The three tiny homes will be installed on their Ngongotahā section in June.
'Pension's not enough': 81 and still driving trucks
Some pensioners struggling to 'buy a bottle of milk'.