International beauty pageant win for Rotorua teen
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'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k
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Pure Tūroa celebrates ‘electric’ first season
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$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
City with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver it
New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.
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'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
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