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A Rotorua pensioner has waited more than two years for her landlord — Rotorua Lakes Council — to replace her deteriorating windows.
She says she just wants

Mary Smith just wants to be able to live out her last years in warmth but Rotorua Lakes Council has not been able to find contractors to do the work.

'Are you telling me that there has been a labour shortage for over the last two years?'

Abuse faced by city workers in Rotorua has more than tripled, with incidents including verbal and physical threats.

'Many of the incidents are very distressing for our workers'

Councillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.

Two of the members of All Saints reunited on Thursday as they joined the star-studded guest list at the Ivor Novello Awards, which welcomed some of the most iconic names in British music.

Sir Bob Geldof and his wife Jeanne Marine opted for smart looks as they arrived at Grosvenor House for the Ivor Novello Awards on Thursday evening.

Wet Leg and Harry Styles were among the stars honoured at this years Ivor Novello Awards, however both acts failed to attend the ceremony in London on Thursday.

Council to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.