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A police investigation is under way.
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Our Women installation celebrates Rotorua women in business
Rotorua women are being celebrated this International Women's Day.
Covid-19 Omicron outbreak: Latest case numbers revealed
There were hundreds more local cases and several with the virus are in hospital.
Second prize in prestigious young farmer contest for Reporoa worker
The winners of the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year have been named.
Where in the world did our MIQ cases come from?
The number of people who tested positive in MIQ and where they came from can be revealed.
'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure
Dr Ross helps to normalise many family-related stressors as "problems of life".
Parole denied for 'creepy' runner stalker
Why a man who stalked a woman while she ran has been denied parole.
Council takes next step for law change for more Māori wards
The bill, if passed, would allow the council to have three Māori ward seats.
Lengthy wait for High Court attempted murder trial
Why a man accused of stabbing a woman will have to wait 16 months for his trial.
Loitering litter: Common in areas like parks and reserves
Maureen O'Connell regularly picks up litter when on her walks around her neighbourhood.
'Blotchy patches on skin': Iwi, scientists join to save precious Puarenga
The Puarenga stream has been vacant of swimmers since 2018 due to severe water pollution.
Paul Hickey - Final summer burst, social media challenge, 'Live Free'
Paul Hickey discusses finishing summer with camping, social media challenge, 'Live Free'.
Toi Ohomai charity house sells at auction for $385,000
A charity house sold for $385,000 and profits will be injected into the community.
Local musical theatre opens doors to share opportunities
The Big Open Theatre Weekend is this weekend, and Rotorua Musical Theatre is taking part.
Art promotes oneness of humanity, celebrates diversity
He Kete Kotahi is full of work by people of all backgrounds - artists and amateurs.
Abundance of inspiration for arts students
Top Art features some of New Zealand's top secondary school Visual Art portfolios.
Letters: 'Stinking' lake weed at $40m lakefront development a 'disgrace'
Our readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Thuggish behaviour leaves a stain on our history
OPINION: We need to be united to heal the wounds Covid has caused.
Snug as a bug in a rug: Baby blankets for Rotorua's Plunket
Cot blankets will be made and donated to Rotorua's Plunket.
Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail
Police noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.
'Looks like a fingerprint': Locals react to geyser-inspired tourism symbol
The mayor asked if it could help rebuild Rotorua's 'smashed' reputation.
New homes for homeless to arrive on 30-year vacant site this month
The houses will be put on the site as soon as this month. But who will live in them?
'In for an interesting year': What new property figures mean for Rotorua
The report shows house prices in 26 Rotorua suburbs dropped over the quarter.
Toxic algal blooms prompt health warning for Ohau Channel
Signage will be erected at the Ohau Channel warning of algal blooms.
Rotorua's new symbol revealed: How much did it cost?
A new locally-designed symbol for Rotorua has been revealed.
Premium debate: Subscriber views on Rainbow Springs closing
Our Premium subscribers have their say.
Man jailed for role in Black Power women's brutal kidnapping plot
He covered his face with a bandanna and helped Black Power women in a brutal kidnapping.
Preparing to self-isolate as case numbers rise? Here's what to do
Practical tips and things you should buy in case you need to self-isolate.
'It's scary': Ukraine Russia war helps fuel pain at the petrol pump
Meanwhile, transport businesses feel they have "no choice" but to pass on the cost.
Revealed: How much Rotorua's council made from parking
One ratepayer believes time limited free parking would help the struggling CBD.
Luke Kirkness: Now is not the time to became complacent about Covid
OPINION: Fewer people seem to be taking the threat of the virus seriously, to our peril.
How many Māori vaccinations to reach 90% revealed as MP isolates
As the Omicron outbreak continues to spread, the 90 per cent target is yet to be reached.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Embattled Ukraine proof human spirit will not be cowed
Russia must know it will never bend the Ukraine nation to its will
Rainbow Springs to close permanently, but not all hope is lost
It's an institution for most New Zealanders and announcement is 'distressing'.