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Opinion: Retirees shouldn't be on the bones of their backsides

Jo Raphael says Kiwis should enjoy the fruits of their labour in their golden years.

'S***load of damage': Rotorua service station targeted in overnight ram raid

Police responded to reports of a burglary at commercial premises.

Readers' views: Democracy will fail if left to rely on one person, one vote

Our readers have their say.

'Friend to all': Rotorua remembers Paul East

"He was the man for the job and he had many jobs."

'Done and dusted': controversial Rotorua representation bill confirmed as scrapped

The new mayor had previously indicated her desire for the binning of the bill.

What locals think of three-storey central city Kāinga Ora apartment buildings

Three-storey apartments are to be built in central Rotorua. But what do locals think?

‘Thank you is hardly saying enough’: Grieving family thanks Rotorua’s generosity

For just a week, Rotorua made this family feel good again.

Kāinga Ora to build three-storey apartment blocks at Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd site

Kāinga Ora is out to showcase how higher-density apartment-style housing can be done well.

Rural Rotorua community could soon get life-saving medical device

Rotomā is one of the last lake communities to receive a community board-funded defib.

'My heroes': Local Ukrainians reflect on Russian war, one year on

A Bay charity has raised around $20,000 dollars for abandoned animals in Ukraine.

‘It makes us feel very proud’: Leaders celebrate Te Arawa’s strong showing at Te Matatini

Te Arawa kapa haka group Ngati Whakaue came second equal at Te Matatini festival.

Second Ngongotahā public meeting called over 350-house development

A second public meeting is being over plans to build 350 new houses in Ngongotahā.

'Te ao Māori is compelling': Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird on their new project

The sisters preserve and blend traditional Māori cooking techniques with modern twists.

Arrest after suspicious Ngongotahā fire

A man has been charged with arson but police still want help.

'It's just time': Rotorua Stockcar Club promoter retiring after 22 years

Sonja Hickey said she was looking forward to travelling in her motorhome.

Woman spends 13 hours mowing council land after complaints fall on 'deaf ears'

"We just feel that this is a tourist town and the shop window is the sides of the roads."

Jo Raphael: Ukraine invasion - the war must not go on for another year

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‘Te Arawa is in the house’: Five out of 12 Te Matatini finalists from Rotorua region

Te Arawa kapa haka teams have achieved their best finals selection results.