More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers
Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.
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'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections
One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.
'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing
Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Brazen thieves target stream work site, regional council gear stolen
Thefts of equipment in Ngongatahā.
Mountain biking manuhiri spent more than $100m last year in Rotorua, report says
This is projected to increase significantly as international visitors return.
Cash in the neighbourhood for community groups
Applications for Rotorua Lakes Council's large Neighbourhood Matching Fund are now open
Programme featuring well-loved viola d'amore instrument
Rotorua Music Federation is delighted to present Strings Amore.
Jo Raphael: AIMS Games' triumphant return important to kids
OPINION: I wish AIMS Games was around when I was at intermediate.
Felix Desmarais: The pronunciation of 'helicopter' has me in a spin
OPINION: Language reaches across barriers and cultures to our mutual humanity.
Travel agents work long hours as understaffed offices keep up with demand
Some have reported business is better than it was pre-pandemic.
Star tumbling teen set to represent New Zealand in Bulgaria
The Taupō resident and Rotorua-coached gymnast is excited to compete in November.
One person dead following crash on Pukehangi Rd, Rotorua
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Whakarewarewa sinkhole: Road repaired and village reopened to manuhiri
Village staff say they are being cautious and looking out for any changes.
No easy fix to health professional shortage
OPINION: Midwifery never stops and these people should be remunerated accordingly.
Construction remains 'important bright spot' for Rotorua economy as consents rise: Report
The report showed a 39 per cent rise in residential consents issued in the last year.
Police seek witnesses to knifepoint robbery
Kalah Bar in Ngongatahā was robbed by someone wielding a knife.
Homeless, hopeful and horrifying: Rotorua's emergency housing story
What you need to know about Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Mum's school pick-up horror: 'She could have wiped us all out'
A Rotorua mother with children in the car describes their frightening experience.
Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, Okere arm of Lake Rotoiti
Toi Te Ora Public Health has advised avoiding any activity in the lake.
'Ridiculous': Cost of Rotorua reserves proposal to date revealed
Rotorua MP Todd McClay says the public have 'a right to be angry' about the cost.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on road potholes
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Easier for young minds to absorb new languages
OPINION: Te reo is everywhere. And in a few more years it'll be more common still.
First man ever accused of sabotage appears in court
The first man ever accused of sabotage in NZ has appeared in court.
Speech and drama nationals on the horizon for Tate Tisdall
The winner of this year's Rotorua Performer of the Year Award was Tate Tisdall.
Art pantry helping community have access to the arts
The Arts Village has been gifted many items for it art pantry/pātaka.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Hello spring, saving dollars, cruise prize, Rotorua Marathon countdown
Paul Hickey discusses spring, saving dollars, a cruise prize, Rotorua Marathon countdown.
Labour of love seeing results with native species
The Neil Hunt Native Butterfly Habitat Project has been certificated by a national trust.
Share your 'piece of paradise' with 2023 festival-goers
Rotorua Festival of Gardens committee is already inviting interested gardeners for 2023.
Music students shine at scholarship day
Eighty-five pieces were played at the Rotorua Branch IRMTNZ Scholarships day.
Rotorua accommodation bookings boosted by Aims Games guests
Positive flow-on effects for Rotorua hospitality sector as athletes descend on region.
Half-million loss for luxury hotel in seven-month wait for liquor licence
'It's a luxury lodge, if there is no alcohol, no dinner, we can't run [events] at all.'
Te reo in spotlight on album
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Roopu off to finals in Hastings next week.
Squabbling wives given test to see who's first
Uenukukopako, a leading chief of the Waiariki region, lived on Mokoia Island.
Hawaii calls after gold fest in Britain
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Hard pays off for Aotearoa paddlers at world champs.