Articles by Laura Heathcote and Alex Mason
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National
'Unsettling time': 30 jobs proposed to go at forestry research institute Scion
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 3:42PMThirty jobs are proposed to be cut at Scion, the forestry-focused Crown research institute based in Rotorua, as it looks...
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Sport
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
Monday, 13 May 2024, 5:47PMFollow the podcast on Former All Blacks...
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Sport
‘I don’t understand’: Webster reacts to controversial call in Warriors’ loss
Monday, 6 May 2024, 12:15PMWarriors coach Andrew Webster has given his verdict on the controversial refereeing decision — or lack thereof — that ultimately...
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Sport
‘So much courage’: Blues blown away by teammate’s cancer comeback
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 11:14AMThe Blues haven’t held back in their admiration for teammate Cameron Suafoa, who will make his return from receiving treatment...
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National
'Monumental': Funding secured to fix and reopen Rotorua Museum
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 11:12AMConstruction to reopen Rotorua’s museum will begin in June as the council secures the final funding needed and brings down...
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Sport
‘Still got a lot to show’: ABs hopeful admits frustration amid Crusaders’ woes
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 9:14AMCrusaders centre and All Blacks hopeful Levi Aumua has opened up on his frustrations, after an indifferent start to Super...
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Sport
McLaughlin has last laugh, wins Alabama GP after Indycar cheating scandal
Monday, 29 April 2024, 8:53AMScott McLaughlin and Team Penske have had the last laugh as the Kiwi claimed victory at IndyCar’s Grand Prix of Alabama. Less...
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Sport
McLaughlin delivers perfect response to cheating scandal with Alabama pole
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 3:11PMKiwi Scott McLaughlin has delivered the perfect response to the IndyCar cheating scandal, and taken pole position for Monday’s...
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Sport
Players, not coach, to blame for Crusaders' woes - captain
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 3:09PMCrusaders captain Scott Barrett has launched an impassioned defence of coach Rob Penney, and insists fault for his side’s...
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National
'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless motels
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 9:42AMA Rotorua Lakes councillor says Government agencies have “taken us for fools” over the city’s controversial emergency housing...
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Sport
NRL: Warriors to let Andrew Webster have decisive say over Shaun Johnson's future
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 2:14PMWith James Fisher-Harris’ signature secured, Warriors chief executive Cameron George is prepared to leave the future of Shaun...
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Sport
'He didn't deserve it': All Blacks icon takes aim at NZ Rugby over Foster treatment
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 8:50PMAll Blacks-turned-Wallabies scrum guru Mike Cron did not hold back in his appraisal of New Zealand Rugby over the treatment...
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National
Safety fears as Police prepare to pull back from distress calls
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 7:16AMMental Health Minister Matt Doocey says he expects to receive a plan for a new mental health crisis system ‘very soon’. But Alex...
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Sport
Tuivasa-Sheck rules out return to Warriors' fullback jersey
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 3:38PMRoger Tuivasa-Sheck has categorically dismissed the notion of returning to the Warriors’ No 1 jersey, despite the absence...
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National
'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidation
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 10:25AMIconic Rotorua tourism paddle boat business Lakeland Queen has gone into liquidation. It comes after the company ceased...
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Sport
Black Caps respond after commentators turn on Kiwi batter
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 3:02PMBlack Caps bowler Matt Henry has gone in to bat for teammate Daryl Mitchell, who has come under fire for his post-match comments...
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National
'Couldn't move': Allergic woman trapped in home as 'millions' of wasps swarm
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 12:07PMA Rotorua woman says she is forced to shut herself inside her home as “millions” of wasps from a neighbouring property swarm...
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National
Maggots, rats, poo on the walls: Tenants paid up to $600pw at 'disgusting' lodge
Saturday, 9 March 2024, 9:20AMMaggots on the floor. Human excrement on bathroom walls and floors. Rodents so common one resident gave them names. These...
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Politics
Charities blast ‘extremely concerning’ David Seymour appointment
Monday, 4 March 2024, 7:27AMAct leader David Seymour has described free school lunches as ‘wasteful’ public spending and argued that the new Government...
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Politics
Probe into gaps in government agencies' youth mental health service
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 2:57PMAn inquiry by the Auditor-General into how government agencies support the mental health needs of 12- to 24-year-olds has...
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National
Boatie fears he may lose foot after boat ramp injury, flesh-eating bacteria
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 7:54AMWarning: Graphic images A boatie fears he could lose his foot to infection after stepping on corroded metal at a council-maintained...
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World
Houthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacks
Friday, 5 January 2024, 1:40PMHouthi militants have defied warnings from New Zealand and 13 other governments for an immediate end to attacks on ships...
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News
Rotorua Lakeland Queen owner told to build new jetty then gift to iwi and lease back
Monday, 18 December 2023, 9:02AMFor 36 years, the Lakeland Queen provided tourists and locals with opportunities to cruise and dine on Lake Rotorua. But...
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National
Crumbling teeth or a home? The choice a retired couple say they are weighing up
Saturday, 2 December 2023, 10:38AMFix crumbling teeth or keep their home? A retired couple say they are weighing up their choices in the face of a potential...