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Life after loss: Visually-impaired woman runs 21kms at the Rotorua marathon
"It's just an achievement, getting to the finish line."
Queen's funeral: Pubs to open and royalists plan 'all-nighter'
The funeral event is expected to become one of the biggest global TV events in history.
Event organisers eye summer free of Covid rules
"It's great news that we can finally put Covid behind us."
Te Arawa calls for end to emergency housing crisis in Rotorua
Te Arawa and Rotorua's global reputation is at stake and iwi leaders are taking action.
New agreement returns land to Ngāti Kearoa-Ngāti Tuara, 67 years after its sale
It was a momentous day in Rotorua's history.
'Making the city sexy': Mayoral candidates weigh in on how to keep young people in Rotorua
The latest candidates' meeting also challenged mayoral hopefuls on tourism and housing.
Devastating dog attack: 'He's taken himself off somewhere to die alone'
A pet pooch vanishes despite surviving an attack - and its owners are also injured.
Rotorua 'Disneyland' for mountain bikers but Bay clubs say there is more cash to be had
Some in the Bay say investment in the growing sport means more money spent locally.
Where Rotorua's mayoral candidates stand on the big issues revealed
Only one candidate believed this year's rates rises were fair, while another was not sure.
Whakatāne Golf Club shows its teeth at North Island Stroke Play, Bay of Plenty Open
The hosts proved how challenging it can play, especially with a bit of wind.
Subscribers weigh in on the new one-off public holiday
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the holiday to mark the Queen's passing.
Mayoral contender: 'I will replace the CEO of the council. We need a new CEO'
Fletcher Tabuteau says the current leadership structure is 'untenable'.
Rotorua's mile of misery: 'Distressing' maps reveal spike in crime, police callouts around homeless motels
New police data reveals the demand for police since emergency housing grew in Rotorua.
Motelier makes big investment after Covid pandemic savings
A Rotorua Fenton St motelier has reinvested money he's made during the pandemic.
Rotorua Community Hospice thrilled with $130,000 raised
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice raises big sum for Rotorua Community Hospice.
Ngahi Bidois: It took three generations to get our language back
OPINION: Te reo Māori is relevant in many places
Rare condition doesn't stop Debbie finishing Rotorua Mini Marathon
Thousands of little legs took part in the Rotorua Mini Marathon this week.
Meet the 73-year-old plumber running his 45th Rotorua Marathon
More than 2300 people have registered to run the marathon this year.
Young dancers putting best foot forward for nationals stage
Rotorua Girls' and Western Heights high schools will be at the DanceNZ Made nationals.
Subscribers weigh in on why food prices rose at the fastest rate in 13 years
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Subscribers weigh in on proposed congestion charges
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Rotorua SPCA centre at capacity with puppies and dogs
The Rotorua SPCA centre is currently over capacity with puppies and dogs.
Surreal feelings at 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
Rotorua's Paige Elliott recently returned from Hip Hop International World Championships.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: On te reo Māori, Rotorua Marathon and more
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Public event raising awareness of dementia
The community is invited to a public presentation with Dementia Lakes on September 21.
New co-ordinator is enjoying meeting a range of people
Raj Seneviratne has been on the new migrant journey himself.
Rotorua youth showcasing performing arts talents
The annual Gift of Music Concert is back on September 25.
Positive Ageing Expo a 'one-stop shop' for seniors
Age Concern Rotorua is once again holding a Positive Ageing Expo for the local community.
Series reveals role of colonisation in shaping Aotearoa
Kāwai - For Such a Time as This, by Dr Monty Soutar, was launched at the Rotorua Library.
'They will take out their own teeth': Dental charity 'overwhelmed' with demand
'A lot of people are putting up with unacceptable levels of pain.'
Emergency housing: Dashboard helps Rotorua visitors avoid mixed use motels
A new tool helps inform would-be travellers about whether a motel is 'mixed use' or not.
Roimata Mihinui: Anniversary of Māori language petition something to shout about
Rotorua still has a long way to go before our reo resonates through her streets.
The death of Tamakurī is avenged
At the eastern end of Te Rotoehu once stood a great stronghold called Waipuia.