'It's all gone, all that hard work over so many years'
How the Rotorua Symphonic Band leader feels about the weekend's suspected arson.
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Wet weather doesn't deter keen anglers
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Feeling fine without the fines: Library sees membership boost
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Nominations revealed for Rotorua Trust elections
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School holiday sun: Better weather on the way for the Bay of Plenty
The weekend is looking to be more settled after a wet start to the school holidays.
'Best summer job ever': Campaign launches to support local businesses
Rotorua hospitality, accommodation and tourism businesses are all looking for staff.
Opinion: Removing GST from medicine could have wider benefits
Opinion: Removing GST from medicine is a simple step which would lead to big benefits.
Felix Desmarais: Why I'm not a pop star
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'Page turner': New owner of iconic bookstore as couple move on
The business has been in the same family for 55 years.
'Equity issue' as some rural patients face six-week wait to see a doctor
"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."
Michele Hunter: I make a point of supporting local, here's why you should too
Opinion: NZ has incredible small businesses offering unique products and services.
Rotorua: Wastewater overflow after blockage and heavy rain
The blockage has now been repaired and the overflow was stopped at 11am.
'Devastating': 120 years' of history burned in Brass Band building blaze
Emergency services were called to the scene on Amohau St around 5.50am.
Steamers chasing win to secure home quarter-final
Waikato and Bay of Plenty will meet on the field tomorrow.
Subscribers weigh in on non-funding of cystic fibrosis treatment
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Local Focus: New Brooklands mural unveiled
Watch: The mural was inspired and designed by local tamariki.
Ministry moves 28 homeless from controversial Fenton St hotel
Twenty-eight of the 41 people staying at the Four Canoes Hotel have been moved elsewhere.
SH35 between Maraenui and Omaio still closed, unlikely to reopen today
Waka Kotahi contractors are working tirelessly to clear multiple slips.
Emergency housing, drugs and shoplifting: Man jailed for 'persistent' offending
He started shoplifting after his benefit was cut because he stole emergency housing money.
Bay of Plenty iwi to vote on $100m Crown settlement
An initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.
'Great experience and mana': New District Commander starts in the Bay of Plenty
Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.
Police release update on Rotorua homicide, ask for dashcam footage
Korrey Whyman was shot and killed early last Sunday.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Long weekend visitors, Trunk or Treat, Agrodome
Paul Hickey discusses long weekend visitors, Trunk or Treat, and school hols at Agrodome.
Women encouraged to be vigilant about breast health
There are a number of initiatives throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Range of distances to choose from in walking festival
The Rotorua Walking Festival includes a number of walking distances.
'Giving a little to matter a lot': Overseas trip to help others
Golden Heart volunteers will be travelling to the Philippines to do humanitarian work.
Therapy can be fun: Art therapists share tips and tricks for looking after your mental health
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Crafts, bubbles, shows, fishing and more for school hols
Rotorua has plenty on offer for families to enjoy these October school holidays.
'Simpler' designs for museum makeover coming, $18m funding shortfall remains
Updated plans for the renovation project will draw on building's strengths.