'Fenton St ghetto': Petition launched to tackle emergency housing
Mayoral candidate Fletcher Tabuteau has launched a petition to Parliament.
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Opinion: Credit noose may get tighter, not lead to more home loan approvals
Tweaks to the CCCFA a "band-aid" as more loan applications could be declined than before.
'Mansion effect': Region's richest pay 163pc above Lake Tarawera's average
OneRoof's Property Rich List reveals where the wealthy buy in Rotorua
Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000
One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.
Premium Debate: Subscribers share stories of having their bank details hacked
Subscribers have their say.
Thunder, rain, hail: What to expect from the weather today
Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and strong winds for most of Sunday.
Hacking victim gets money back but calls for more protection
A Rotorua woman whose bank account was hacked has been reimbursed the stolen refunds.
'Easy way' to make money sees cannabis grower jailed
He wanted an easy way to make money, so got involved in a cannabis growing syndicate.
Danger zones: Warning for Mt Ruapehu visitors as eruption risk rises
Ski season visitors will need to check for hazard zones before arriving.
Woman fights council for almost 9 years to make home legal
Council says land issues put the property in breach of Building Code.
Marriage is between man and woman: School under fire for 'discriminatory' statement
But the school says the statement is to "transparently explain" its philosophy.
Council investigating targeted rate for emergency housing
Some believe it won't solve the issues and will embed the system in Rotorua.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Luxon should have gone further in condemning racism
OPINION: Luxon should call out the racists at every opportunity,
Opinion: How we're missing the chance to punish bad drivers
Luke Kirkness says the law is the law, and if you break it, you should be punished.
Retailers grapple with 'challenging world' as sales drop
However, people are spending more.
Kharl WiRepa's designs to grace runways in Paris and London
Kharl WiRepa will be showcasing 20 looks on the catwalk in Paris and London.
Abundance of browsing and inspo fun on offer
The Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show for 2022 is now just a month away
New sports uniforms to get school kids physical
Ngongotahā Primary School's 2022 goal is to get more students active in sports.
Bhajan Sandhya reverberates through Arts Village
Hindu Youth New Zealand organised the first Bhajan Sandhya recently at The Arts Village.
Rowing club paddling full speed into community lives
The Rotorua Rowing Club is holding a 'Learn To Row' series for high school students.
Tarawera eruption: Three warnings of the great disaster
It's told three opportunities presented themself to Tūhourangi warning of the eruption.
Therapy aids in keeping koeke safe and healthy
Ageing can rob us of the basic functions including eating and swallowing safely.
Mt Tarawera eruption birthed a new dawn
About 2am on June 10, 1886, the world changed irrevocably when Tarawera erupted.
Scammed: Woman left 'angry', 'violated' and broke after bank details stolen
'I want people to be aware this could happen to anyone, at any time.'
Abundance of events coming up to celebrate Matariki
Matariki, this year celebrated on June 24, is the nationally recognised Māori New Year.
Mt Tarawera eruption anniversary marked with film screening
On June 10, 1886, Mount Tarawera erupted, claiming 120 lives and grimly impacting iwi.
Rotorua 5.7 per cent rates rise one step closer
The mayor says a rates decrease and reduced expenditure won't carry the district forward.
'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked
A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.
Bryce Heard: Time for courageous community leadership
OPINION: We need a clear, public, and unequivocal city development plan.
Councillors welcome new rules to protect election candidate privacy
Candidates' physical addresses no longer required to be displayed.
'Exciting': New $2m 'upmarket backpackers' planned for Rotorua
It will include a manager's residence and guest lounge but no kitchen.
Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack
Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.
'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness
The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.
Mātauranga Māori meets New York Times
A te ao Māori initiative for Rotorua lakes has caught the attention of the New York Times.