Woman seriously hurt in highway incident
A woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after what police are describing as a serious assault on State Highway 1 near Tokoroa.
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Newsmaker: Mike McVicker
This week's newsmaker is Rotorua District Councillor Mike McVicker, who this week said the council debt was too high and jobs needed to be cut.
Suspicious van seen at schools
Rotorua police are urging concerned parents against taking vigilante action as they try to identify a man suspected of approaching children.
Temuera Morrison launches anti-bullying scheme
Rotorua's Temuera Morrison has helped launch a new anti-bullying programme at his old school.
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Editorial: Elected reps deserve pay rate if they work for it
Despite what some people might think, our mayor and the district... more
TV Breakthrew on Breakfast
They've only been together about a week, but Rotorua dance crew... more
Councillor's gift helps family keep rolling after bike theft
A Rotorua couple has come to the rescue of a family who had a bike... more
Retreat's record fundraiser
This year's Supper Club fundraiser has been another record-breaker. more
Debater rises to occasion for homeless
Rotorua's charity for the homeless will reap the gains of at least... more
P lab role earns 22 months' jail
Man sentenced nearly 4 years after arrest more
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Judges served with 250 hospitality nominations
More than 250 nominations have been received for the 2013 Rotorua Hospitality Awards, with judges now facing the task of whitling them down into just three finalists in each category.
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Supper Club fundraiser
The Supper Club fundraiser for the Ronald...
Smokefreerockquest heats at Rotorua's Convention Centre.
Smokefreerockquest heats at Rotorua's Convention...
Rotorua Rippa Rugby Mini World Cup
Rotorua Rippa Rugby Mini World Cup at Westbrook...
Opening of the Koutu youth space
Hundreds turned out for the opening of the Koutu...
Te Maori
Urewera: Complainants to consider compensation
A Rotorua lawyer heavily involved in the Urewera Raids case says it's now a matter of waiting to see what, if any, compensation will be offered to those "unlawfully and unreasonably" detained during the raids.
Future of federation in doubt
The relevance of the Te Arawa Federation of Maori Authorities is being questioned and authority members have called a meeting to discuss its future.
Iwi trust boss to stay on
A Te Arawa commercial leader will remain chairman of its river trust, despite resigning from another high-profile position after a court found he took valuable land from his grandmother.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Communities value school trustees
Positions for school boards of trustees closed this week. Around the country, schools will be hoping they have sufficient numbers of interested parents coming forward to take on the role of trustee.
Blogs
Editorial: Get up and go to save your life
When you're feeling blah, there's no denying a dose of fresh air and exercise can do the trick.
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Business
Too many candidates lack soft skills
Business confidence amongst northern region firms is on the rise - despite some Rotorua firms having trouble finding suitable staff.
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Sport
League: Taupo must flick switch and return to the boil
Rotorua's two premier sides are in action this weekend, with the pick of the round swinging the way of Ngongotaha and Taupo.
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Council Update
Stan Walker to kick off New Zealand tour in Rotorua
26.05.13: Popular Kiwi singer, Stan Walker, will kick off his World... more
Lantern workshop to help light up Government Gardens for Fire and Ice Festival
25.05.13: A vacant local shop in the CBD is to be converted into a... more
Thousands take up free WIFI on offer in Rotorua CBD
24.05.13: Rotorua District Council's newly implemented programme of... more
Smoke testing Rotorua sewers to begin next week
23.05.13: As part of an improvement programme to reduce the amount of... more
Free seminar and workshop for young blues musicians
Rotorua is once again hosting the Blues Festival over Queen's... more
Blessing ceremony welcomes new rural fire appliances
21.05.13: Following extensive fundraising efforts and generous... more
NZ Herald
Mum thanks rescuer
Latu Paasi wiped away tears as she watched the unveiling of her husband and son's headstone yesterday - the first anniversary of their death in a boating tragedy. Buried together at Onehunga's Waikaraka Cemetery, So'saia Paasi, 45, and his son Tino, 7, drowned nearby after their dinghy capsized during a family outing on the Manukau Harbour. Three other members of the family also on board the dinghy - So'saia Junior Paasi, now 3, his brother Komani, 11, and cousin Tom Paasi, 10 - survived. In an emotional reunion at the service, Latu Paasi met the man who saved her youngest son from drowning…
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