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Kāhu ki Rotorua: Jobs on offer as academy expands
The programme has been developed from a pilot scheme.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: How haka connects worlds and revives memories
Next month, Eden Park will host the greatest kapa haka event in the world.

'Appalling': Govt plans 350 homes on site it rejected for private development
'Without developments like this, reliance on emergency housing in Rotorua will continue.'

Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa rising from the whenua
The hot springs in Rotorua is on track to open this year

NZ-born Comancheros ‘Supreme Commander’ arrested in Turkey - police
Duax Ngakuru was said to be running a global drug empire.

'Polarising': Prince Harry's memoir splitting opinions in Rotorua, booksellers say
'Like him or loathe him though, everyone wants to read the book.'

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Kata - the reo kaiako who loves kanikani
Kata Turu-Heretaunga is only 29 but has been teaching since she was 12

The ‘staggering’ state of a former NZ tourism jewel
The Blue Baths closed in 2021 after a detailed seismic assessment found concerns.

NZ tourism jewel left in ‘staggering’ state following closure
A local MP says it's an 'iconic' building that cannot be lost.

Road toll tragedy: 'Don’t ever think it won’t happen to you'
Tanya Anderson asks herself 'why' as the region's 2022 road toll is revealed.

Drugs, sabotage and murder: Rotorua’s most notable criminal cases of 2022
From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Kuia uplifted in answer to plea from mokopuna
OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.

Beer, drugs and knuckle dusters: Dodgy items people tried to take to court, revealed
A list of banned items people tried to get past court security officers has been released.

Police name teen killed in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash
The teen died in a crash near Ōpōtiki.

'I am not scared of these scumbags': Store owner beefing up defences after raids
A ram raid at a liquor store at the weekend is the final straw for a local business owner.

'Talk to someone': Farmer confidence knocked as costs rise
Some farmers indicated they are considering exiting the industry due to concerns.

Watch: Liqour store hit by attempted ram raid overnight
Three people tried to ram raid the Ngongotahā Bottle-O store overnight.

Weather: Clear skies to see in new year
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.

Mobster allegedly attacked with weapons at emergency motel
Knives, wooden bats and poles were allegedly used.

Man dies after river incident in Bay of Plenty
The man died at the scene despite attempts to save him.

Weather: North of country swelters in 29C heat
Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.

No more emergency housing: New owner spends $500k-plus renovating motel
Units refurbished to cater for visitors to Rotorua.

Police appeal for witnesses after fatal Taranaki car fire
Authorities are appealing for anyone who may have seen the vehicle.

Migrant families embrace Kiwi Christmas
The Bunne-Namdaris, Arpanaeis, Calderons and Iwasakis will be celebrating a Kiwi Christmas

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Kapa haka in blood of proud performer
Opinion: The road to Te Matatini is about wellbeing.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Creative crafts own pathway
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Be the one that others copy is Nan’s advice to her mokopuna.

Rangiwhakaekeau, a warrior of great repute
Of all the children born to Rangitihi – none was more famous than warrior Rangiwhakaekeau.