Articles by Georgia Nelson, Felix Marwick
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National
Family to head to Italy for son's treatment
Saturday, 27 April 2024, 4:41PMA Tauranga family is moving to Italy so their son can receive treatment for a rare disease. Sixteen-year-old Daniel Patterson...
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Audio
Actor Eric Bana returns for mystery-thriller sequel to 'The Dry'
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 11:13AMEric Bana is known for his comedy. The Australian actor began his career with the sketch comedy series ‘Full Frontal’, but...
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National
'Worst it's ever been': Region-wide rental shortage impacting West Coast
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 9:24PMIt's feared the West Coast's rental market is the worst it's ever been, despite a region-wide hunt for more skilled workers. Business...
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National
Auckland couple aims to break stigma linked to male infertility
Sunday, 25 June 2023, 5:14PMA young couple is shining a light on their complex seven-year journey to falling pregnant, in the hopes of breaking the stigma...
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National
Concerns the maternal wellness industry is placing pressure on mothers-to-be
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 9:44PMA weight of responsibility is lying with the wellness industry in ensuring expectant parents have realistic expectations...
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Education
New figures show nearly 10,000 children aged between 5-13 not enrolled in formal education
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 10:05PMA record high number of primary school children aren't enrolled in the country's formal education system. Figures released...
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Health
Mum left with bleeding gums, holes in teeth as dental costs take a toll
Thursday, 2 March 2023, 8:28AMTowering costs are having a detrimental impact on New Zealanders unable to afford dental healthcare. A significant proportion...
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National
Towering dental costs take their toll on everyday New Zealanders
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 5:09PMTowering costs are having a detrimental impact on New Zealanders unable to afford dental healthcare. A significant proportion...
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National
NZ tourism jewel left in 'staggering' state following closure
Saturday, 7 January 2023, 2:01PMA faded framed picture hangs on a wall inside Rotorua’s Blue Baths. It shows a statuesque woman in a light pink dress and...
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National
'Anxious and threatened'- residents petition for end to Kāinga Ora housing
Thursday, 15 December 2022, 4:00PM“We do not want to be known for our ghettos.” That’s the message from petitioners who presented 400 signatures to Rotorua...
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National
New accord aims for ‘near zero’ motel housing
Friday, 9 December 2022, 10:12AMThe Government has signed a housing accord with Rotorua Lakes Council, Te Arawa and Ngāti Whakaue that seeks to “progressively...
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National
Call for urgent 'stocktake' on emergency housing gang numbers
Friday, 9 December 2022, 8:11AMA local MP is urging the Government to do an urgent “stocktake” of how many gang members are in Rotorua emergency housing...
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Politics
Rotorua mayor supports local election voting age remaining 18
Thursday, 8 December 2022, 4:25PMRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell says she does not support changing the voting age for local elections from 18 to 16 years old. It...
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National
Why mayor and deputy mayor didn’t attend Saving Glenholme meeting
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 3:46PMRotorua’s deputy mayor has explained why she and the mayor did not attend a public meeting on Monday which traversed issues...
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National
'Unfortunate chapter': Reserves proposal scrapped- unanimously
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 1:16PMA decision to revoke the reserve status of seven Rotorua reserve sites for development has been scrapped by a unanimous vote. The...
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National
Rotorua reserves proposal u-turn to be considered
Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 1:18PMA controversial plan to revoke some of Rotorua's reserve sites for housing may be reversed on Thursday. The reversal is a...
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National
Parent's worst nightmare: 4yo goes missing on education outing
Friday, 23 September 2022, 7:11AMA former Christchurch education programme that taught children French once a week has closed after a child went missing while...
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Health
GP shortage: Rainbow community struggles to find the right health care
Monday, 1 August 2022, 7:40AMRainbow communities are struggling to find the right health care, as the nationwide GP shortage worsens. Christchurch youth...
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National
Emergency housing likely for more than five years - council
Thursday, 7 July 2022, 5:11PMEmergency accommodation will be required in Rotorua for at least five years, if not more, a senior council official says. The...
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National
'Excruciating': Cost of hot water bottle, electric blanket injuries revealed
Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 11:22AMWarning: Graphic image below. More than $850,000 has been spent on hot water bottle and electric blanket injury claims in...
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News
Car plunges off highway into Canterbury river
Monday, 27 June 2022, 10:30AMA car plunged off of a highway into a Canterbury river this morning. Emergency services were alerted to a car going into...
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Christchurch
One person in critical condition, another seriously injured in Christchurch assault
Thursday, 9 June 2022, 10:08AMOne person is in critical condition and another is seriously injured after an assault in Christchurch overnight. Police were...
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Audio
'Respected' councillor quits in public meeting, claims mayor 'shunned' him
Friday, 29 April 2022, 7:24AMRotorua councillors have been left shocked after one of their own suddenly quit in a fiery exchange with mayor Steve Chadwick. Peter...
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Politics
Polyamorous couple denied partnership visa, relationship deemed 'not genuine'
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 7:13AMPolyamorous relationships appear to be falling into a grey area when it comes to granting residency visas. A couple has told...