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Maggots found in resident’s wounds five times at care home, HDC finds
The report found failures in wound, pain, nutrition and end-of-life care.
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National has made a huge mistake by threatening a supermarket break-up
OPINION: National's plan to break up Foodstuffs risks alienating its business base.
Severe gale watches issued amid changeable weekend weather
Snow warnings are in place for the Crown Range and Milford roads overnight.
Regional supermarket owner left feeling 'physically sick' by Foodstuffs split idea
Another supermarket owner in the region said he was 'bewildered' and in 'disbelief'.
WATCH: 'Surely not': Humpback whale spotted in busy BoP harbour
Humpback whales can be spotted off the coast, but the harbour visit was 'unusual'.
Her husband died at 44. Sue kept their car dealership going for 30 more years
Rotorua's Sue Johnstone shares her story of resilience and running Grant Johnstone Suzuki.
Rotorua business crowd gives Hipkins warm reception
The Labour leader pitched policies affecting small businesses ahead of the election.
Endangered duck euthanised after severe injuries from fishing line
DoC urged anglers to remove discarded line and avoid casting near whio.
'Absolutely a risk': Rotorua could lose some pensioner homes for good
Lucas Place demolition looms as 14 pensioner housing tribunal cases continue.
Killing spree: How a meth addict bludgeoned three people to death
The killer said his 'bad side' took over as he attacked people he knew in their homes.
Two men allegedly took guns to a fist-fight. One was shot dead. The other's on trial.
'I blasted them up,' accused said on Facebook Live. His lawyer says he was performing.
Marriott Hotel to open in 'premium destination' in 2027
Hotel one of several shifts on the horizon for the tourism city's accommodation market.
'Town is dead': Businesses look to leave CBD after parking changes
The council says feedback was 'mixed' as it surveyed locals on the new city-centre system.
'Cannot be replaced': Man offers $1k reward for stolen rare board games
The rare collection was among $14k of items stolen from his home.
'Every mayor in the country': Tsunami drill clashes with Rotorua event
Mayors have raised concerns about missing Pacific Wave while at SuperLocal.
Shop owner accused of doing 'witchcraft' prompts police response
The owner said three women stood outside her store and warned people she was 'evil'.
Jury finds homeless woman guilty of murdering 'best mate'
Rachael Eddy said she sat on Ross Kennedy from outside her tent in a Tauranga reserve.
Rotorua to host international rugby sevens tournament
Eight men's and 11 women's teams will compete at the Rotorua International Stadium.
Rich List Pandey family expands hotel empire in major Marriott deal
American-headquartered Marriott is franchising brands to the Pandey's CP Group.
Rotorua polytechnic brings back fees-free year of study for school leavers
'Stay in Rotorua another year ... save yourself a year of student loan.'
Rotorua homicides: Baby and toddler among three dead
Police are continuing a forensic examination of the Glenholme property today.
How the coalition rates against Labour on the issues that matter to voters
OPINION: Promises are easy but what have politicians delivered?
Rotorua triple homicide: Resident heard ‘three pops’
A woman who has lived in the area for 24 years describes the night a woman and two children were found dead at a Rotorua address. Video / Ben Fraser
‘Such a relief’: Mayor backs National’s bed tax replacement
New National policy to redistribute International Visitor Levy, giving some to councils.
'Looking for leftovers': Thieves target cannabis grow houses after raids
Police say criminals targeted nine Rotorua homes raided in a Vietnamese syndicate bust.
Rotorua triple homicide: Man in court on assault charge
Police are investigating the deaths of two children and a woman as homicides.
Rotorua lake body identified as man wanted over mother's murder
Jeremy Palmer Robertson was sought by police in relation to his mother's murder.
Daylight robbery: Armed offenders loot jewellery store
Police said they were wearing masks and smashed display cabinets before fleeing.
Bomb threat, assaults, weapons: What council staff face on the front line
In five years, Rotorua Lakes Council staff have reported more than 150 incidents of abuse.
Rotorua-led tourism collaborations secure share of $5m funding
RotoruaNZ will lead campaigns targeting Chinese, Australian and US visitors.