From basketball shorts to gowns: Eden Brons wins Miss Rotorua 2022
The 19-year-old is looking forward to studying and building a business in the future.
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'Out into the open': Bay GP's menopause survey aims to reduce stigma
The online survey will be open till the new year and already has more than 1500 responses.
'A bloody great night': Patchell Group wins top gong at business awards
Taking home the award was the "icing on the cake," Patchell Group's chief executive said.
Fighting for Rotorua: Emergency housing motel ads targeted out-of-towners
RotoruaNZ says motels attracting out-of-towners only exacerbate emergency housing issues.
Motorcyclist dead in Rotorua crash
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Adventure and healthy habits come together for kids
There are local schools doing the 2022 Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Experience.
Lake Ōkataina: One dead after crash on State Highway 30
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 30.
Business digest: Fellowships, awards, keynote speakers
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Business awards winners announced
More than 820 guests attended - one of the best turnouts in the Rotorua awards' history.
Kelly Makiha: Why I feel so strongly about Rotorua's emergency housing plight
Opinion: Sometimes you need to reveal the negative to achieve the positive.
Comment: Healthcare staffing crisis putting lives on the line
Opinion: Frontline medical staff have already told the Government what's needed.
Parksyde 21st anniversary: Community centre celebrates milestone
Parksyde turns 21, but more help is needed for its future.
Worker shortage: Business leaders call for change to student allowance rules
One says, "anything is going to help" businesses find staff.
Fighting for Rotorua: What the future holds for contracted emergency housing
A 'bloody fiasco', one said. Mothers say their children can't walk or bike to school now.
Opinion: There's a way forward, I intend to lead us there
OPINION: New mayor of Rotorua looking for solutions
'Spiralling poverty crisis': Nearly $70m spent on Rotorua's emergency housing
Fighting for Rotorua: Children placed in "dangerous and unsuitable" accommodation.
'I just feel so stuck': Young mum's despair at living in emergency housing
"It's sad to say that I'm just so used to being in here now."
Cranking up for Crankworx: Last stop of world tour begins Saturday
Local riders have shared how they feel ahead of the competition.
Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?
Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?
Sonya Bateson: Past remedies can be solutions to modern problems
OPINION: We don't have to reinvent the wheel, but we sure can give it a few tweaks.
Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret
But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.
Award-winning shot sends snapper on road to India
Rod Hill has recently returned from a photography trip to India's Megha Kayak Festival.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the Kane Williamson controversy
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Rotorua couple put best flavours forward in barbecue show
Rotorua couple Alia and Shaun Branson are competing in the TV series Cooks on Fire.
Q&A with Alayna Powley: Journey, goals, inspiration
Rotorua musician Alayna Powley shares her journey and inspiration with Rotorua Weekender.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Community spirit, business awards, Christmas prezzies, vacation
Paul Hickey discusses community spirit, business awards, Christmas prezzies and vacation.
Rotorua Trust 'there for whole community'
After 18 years with the Rotorua Trust, Jo-Anne La Grouw has not stood for re-election.
Wingspan took flight as charitable trust 30 years ago
This month, Wingspan marked 30 years of being registered as a charitable trust.
'Slow progress': Retailers set to get slice of $6m fund to fight ram raids
Equipment will include bollards, fog cannons, alarms, roller doors and cameras.
Chief's wife went mad waiting for her lover
If you travel towards Horohoro you will notice a sizeable conical hill standing watch.
Team work earns Te Arawa major tohu
Whanau the key to unlocking a variety of solutions for Rotorua lakes and waterways.
Eastside schools celebrate and showcase kapa haka
Kāhu ki Rotorua: It's been a mission but all systems are go to bring the hapori together.
52 years on, the Class of 70 toast the future
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Vineyard sojourn a wonderful way to celebrate lives well-lived.
Local Focus: Chuffed! Online voucher system gains momentum
James Fitzgerald was hit hard by Covid, now he's shifting the landscape of gift giving.