Rotorua's mayor has expressed concern over recent attacks, and says at least one incident could have been gang-related.

A 15-year-old girl was assaulted by three other girls outside Rotorua Library in the CBD on Monday afternoon.

This follows a 13-year-old girl being beaten and left bloodied in an unprovoked attack last week.

Mayor Tania Tapsell says she's working alongside the police to devise solutions and prevent similar acts of violence.

"Regardless of this, we should not be having to worry about community safety in our public spaces."

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Rotorua's mayor has expressed concern over recent attacks, and says at least one incident could have been gang-related.
A 15-year-old girl was assaulted by three other girls outside Rotorua Library in the CBD on Monday afternoon.
This follows a 13-year-old girl being beaten and left bloodied in an unprovoked attack last week.
Mayor Tania Tapsell says she's working alongside the police to devise solutions and prevent similar acts of violence.
"Regardless of this, we should not be having to worry about community safety in our public spaces."
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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor believes recent attacks on teenage girls in the region could be gang-related

Labour says its solar policy will benefit renters and rural communities, not just city-dwelling homeowners. 

National and Labour's election policies would both let homeowners pay back low-interest loans for solar through their rates. 

But Labour's plan announced today also lets local lines companies provide loans - repaid back through power bills. 

Leader Chris Hipkins says this plan will provide extra grants for low-income households, funding for community batteries and additional support for the workforce. 

"In terms of getting more solar panels on Kiwi roofs faster, the workforce is going to be one of our biggest constraints there."

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Labour says its solar policy will benefit renters and rural communities, not just city-dwelling homeowners.&nbsp;
National and Labour's election policies would both let homeowners pay back low-interest loans for solar through their rates.&nbsp;
But Labour's plan announced today also lets local lines companies provide loans - repaid back through power bills.&nbsp;
Leader Chris Hipkins says this plan will provide extra grants for low-income households, funding for community batteries and additional support for the workforce.&nbsp;
"In terms of getting more solar panels on Kiwi roofs faster, the workforce is going to be one of our biggest constraints there."
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US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.

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US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.
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Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.

At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.

State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.

The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.

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Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.
At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.
State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.
The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.
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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the impacts of the rain in Kaikōura

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Tania Tapsell: Rotorua mayor believes recent attacks on teenage girls in the region could be gang-related

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