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'Pressure excites me': Rotorua swimmer says mum tells him he can do it
He said swimming close to Zimbabwe let him show his roots to the world.
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‘This is your victory’: McClay claims seventh term in Rotorua
He says it's a record for the electorate.
'A really good story': The secret to a winning business
Awards judges praised the lodge's luxury brand and commitment to staff.
Elder housing tenant awarded $5000 after man on home detention moves in next door
Tribunal finds elder housing tenant's dignity was overlooked during months-long dispute.
Museum open day: Public gets first look inside restored building
The $73.55m restoration has been funded by the council, public sources and Rotorua Trust.
'Unlikely to stand again': Tania Tapsell on her future as Rotorua Mayor
Tapsell says she might step back after achieving her mayoral goals.
Otonga School board: Ministry appoints manager after request for help
The manager holds board powers over employment, finance and communications.
National Party volunteer rebuked over ‘offensive’ Labour voter street-fight joke
Kumar said he regretted the post.
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks after clear mammogram
She's backing a call to step up screening for dense breasts.
Government backs geothermal exploration with funding for Rotorua projects
The Government aims to double geothermal energy use by 2040.
'Yusss': New $100,000 pump track opens at Rotorua Intermediate
Pro riders Lachie Stevens-McNab and Tuhoto-Ariki Pene opened the track alongside students.
Kiwi teen makes history with second Youth Olympic gold
Muchirahondo is the first NZ swimmer to win multiple Youth Olympic medals.
Respected GP comes out of retirement at 78 to help his daughter
She had just two words when he offered to return to the practice she now runs: 'F*** yes'.
Where will smokers go? Rest home fire death trial sends ripples through aged care
Defence lawyer says reluctance to house smokers would increase if village is convicted.
'Only realistic option': Rotorua officer justified in firing 14 shots, IPCA finds
None of the 14 shots hit the driver, who was wanted for serious offending.
Prominent National volunteer regrets post saying assault victim was a Labour voter
Raj Kumar, a councillor and former mayoral candidate, has removed his 'attempt at satire'.
Privatised netball league model ‘didn’t stack up’ for Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic
Magic said the proposed league’s financial model was not viable.
Councillor Raj Kumar comes under fire for Facebook post criticising Labour
Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Raj Kumar was criticised for posting a video of a fight and making a comment that they were beaten up for voting Labour.
Fatal crash: Women kicked out of court after Facebook order outburst
One was removed after yelling at the judge, and two more after yelling at each other.
Government to fund Rotorua Airport intersection
The Government has announced $3.4 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the four-way intersection. Video / Kelly Makiha
Inflation cuts the real returns on your investments
At 3%, inflation cuts purchasing power by more than 25% over 10 years.
The North Island's best hot pools, from Ngāwha to Rotorua
In her new book, Nicola McCloy is ticking off the Great Kiwi Bucket List.
'It’s pretty brutal': Kiwi Phil Keoghan on 25 years hosting The Amazing Race
And why he's bringing the show back to New Zealand.
Cash-strapped 99-year-old club's future in jeopardy
The Rotorua club is seeking investment, a joint venture, amalgamation or a sale.