Articles by Michaela Pointon, NZ Herald
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Politics
The race for Waiariki: Rawiri Waititi ahead but tight race in party votes
Saturday, 14 October 2023, 7:52pmThis story will be updated live as results roll in, and with updates from Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times reporters...
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National
'Definitely feel the rise in rent': Cost takes up half of Rotorua renter's pay
Monday, 2 October 2023, 7:17amA Rotorua renter said he could “definitely feel the rise in rent” with half his weekly pay going towards rental costs for...
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Health
'Only one choice': Unfunded drug saves man from cancer death sentence
Monday, 11 September 2023, 10:56amDoctors told Rotorua man Matthew Keogan to “let nature take its course” and then say goodbye to his family. Two days later...
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National
'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathrooms
Thursday, 10 August 2023, 10:47amStudents have become “too scared to go to the toilet” at school because vapers are taking over the bathrooms to puff on electric...
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National
'I saw red': Gun owner, 72, says new online firearm registry system is too hard
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:43pmA 72-year-old gun owner says he “saw red” while trying - and failing - to navigate the new online firearm registration system,...
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National
'Absolutely terrible': 'Nangs' need stricter regulations, says former meth addict
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 10:14amA former methamphetamine addict says it’s “absolutely terrible” how easily accessible “nangs” are in New Zealand, and believes...
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Politics
Pathways not punishment: Youth support workers question Act's new law and order policy
Tuesday, 11 July 2023, 8:36amA Bay of Plenty youth support worker says Act’s new policy to revert the age people are dealt with in the adult justice system...
