Articles by Michael Sergel and Laura McQuillan
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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
'Pumped for challenge': Warriors won't shy away from task ahead
Friday, 26 April 2024, 1:01PMRest, refocus and try to rediscover their winning recipe – quickly. That’s coach Andrew Webster’s plan for the Warriors,...
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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
Racing bosses confident Ellerslie will be cleared
Monday, 15 April 2024, 7:35AMAuckland racing bosses are “very confident” Saturday’s Easter Handicap meeting will be held at Ellerslie. Ellerslie’s new...
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Sport
Rufer stomping incident: Phoenix survive controversial red card in win
Sunday, 31 March 2024, 4:11PMThe Wellington Phoenix have taken another step towards football history. With four matches to play, they have extended their...
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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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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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Sport
How new Auckland A-League club will use Premier League expertise
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 2:28PMCoach Steve Corica isn’t afraid to set the highest possible targets for the new Auckland A-League club, despite the intimidating...
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Sport
Carrington and Fisher poised for epic showdown at Paris Olympics
Monday, 19 February 2024, 4:03PMCanoe Racing New Zealand (CRNZ) are in line to send its biggest-ever Olympic team to Paris. After successfully navigating...
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Sport
The re-invention of Roger: Why the Warriors will take a patient approach
Thursday, 15 February 2024, 4:53PMThe Warriors will take a brick-by-brick approach with returning star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, wary of putting any extra pressure...
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Sport
'Unique opportunity': Radical design of proposed downtown stadium
Sunday, 11 February 2024, 9:42AMThe global design team behind the proposed new downtown stadium at Quay Park believe that the arena could one day become...
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ZB Plus - Guest Opinions
Michael Johnston: The battle for free speech rages on
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 12:00PMThe Ardern Government was New Zealand’s most censorious in living memory. Following Brenton Tarrant’s murderous rampage through...
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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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Sport
The $9 million mega meeting: New race day in Ellerslie announced
Monday, 22 January 2024, 11:13AMThe renaissance of the New Zealand thoroughbred racing industry has reached a new peak with the announcement of a new $3.5...
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Sport
Behind the Warriors’ plan to open themed NRL pub in Auckland
Friday, 19 January 2024, 4:18PMThe Warriors want to establish their own themed pub in Auckland – and are well-advanced on plans to find the ideal location. The...
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Sport
Shaun Johnson injury: Warriors half suffers pre-season ankle setback
Friday, 19 January 2024, 3:21PMWarriors’ halfback Shaun Johnson has suffered an injury setback, which could be a major disruption to his pre-season programme. The...
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Sport
‘We are fighting for our freedom’: Svitolina pays emotional tribute after ASB Classic final
Monday, 8 January 2024, 11:15AMUkraine tennis star Elina Svitolina said the plight of her compatriots fighting the war against Russia had helped her to...
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Sport
Coco Gauff on a path to greatness — but will always remember Auckland
Monday, 8 January 2024, 9:32AMCoco Gauff is on a path to greatness — but she will always remember Auckland. In a decade or so from now, who knows where...
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Sport
ASB Classic: Gael Monfils facing difficult path in men’s draw
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 10:11AMFrenchman Gael Monfils has an extremely tough draw on his long-awaited return to Auckland, while Canadian star Denis Shapovalov...
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Sport
Elina Svitolina searching for second miracle in ASB Classic final
Sunday, 7 January 2024, 9:35AMElina Svitolina has achieved one miracle in Auckland – now she has to wait and see if she can manage another. The second...
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Sport
‘So surprised’: Kiwi born qualifier becoming local favourite at ASB Classic
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 3:47PMSwiss-Kiwi qualifier Lulu Sun has continued her head-turning run at the ASB Classic – and is fast becoming a local favourite. Sun,...
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Sport
American star impresses as ASB Classic after eight-month break
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 2:28PMAmerican tennis star Amanda Anisimova hopes her decision to step away from professional tennis for mental health reasons...
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Sport
Horse racing: Record-breaker in seventh heaven
Tuesday, 2 January 2024, 9:57AMSuperstar jockey Warren Kennedy set a record for wins by a jockey on a New Zealand raceday at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day...