'Scary and damning' report paints grim picture of state of Rotorua
The mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing issues in the city.
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Migrant seminar to highlight police role
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'Storm in a teacup': Council moves toward revocation of seven reserve sites
The meeting became heated in parts, with accusations of 'electioneering'.
Empty chambers? Low council nominations prompt concern
Councils are hopeful to see a "flurry" of nominations before they close on Friday.
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Luke Kirkness: The public had a right to know about Uffindell's past
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Letters to the editor: Hemo Rd roundabout garden should be given priority
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Another Fenton St motel seeks emergency housing approval for five years
Emerald Spa is now seeking resource consent to lawfully operate emergency housing.
Convicted: Destiny leader Brian Tamaki admits crashing car into elderly couple's
High-profile church leader Brian Tamaki has had his careless driving case called in court.
'Hello': Mum's concern after man popped head through child's window
Police aren't making any arrests over the Tikitere window stalker case.
Kayaker missing on Lake Rotorua
The 18-year-old man was last seen about 2.30pm, police say.
'Reckless' to 'rush': Rotorua MP calls for deferral of reserves proposal decision
'The current council should not make the decision over the reserves'
Man who died climbing Mt Ngāuruhoe named
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
McClay: Nats panel that picked Uffindell took assault admission 'very seriously'
The panel concluded Uffindell had worked 'very hard to be a better person since then'.
'Buzzing': Rotorua squash club proud of their golden girl
Rotorua squash player wins gold at Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
'We'll fix Rotorua': RDRR members launch election campaign
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Opinion: The scary Covid wake-up call New Zealand needed
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Taking to the stage for cause close to hearts
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'This is not just about pay': Station officer on why firefighters are striking
Fire and Emergency says there may be delays in reaching some jobs during the strikes.
'Appalling, shameful mess': Motorists doing burnouts turn 'jewel' into a 'disgrace'
'We have basically seen it become a quagmire'.
Proud principal snaps up children's art in auction
The school's principal says keeping the "beautiful" artwork was worth the money.
Politician in beauty pageant 'considering' mayoralty run too
'We cannot thrive as a city if we don't address the alarming social issues facing Rotorua'
Beneficiary numbers increase by 40% over five years
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Concerns pay later schemes could fuel addiction as Kiwis spend $1.7b
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