Council deficit of $11.6m for last financial year
Mayor Steve Chadwick said the underlying operating surplus was 'remarkable'.
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'A lot of people said it was the video (of Aiomai) that really moved them.'
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Two grandmothers spent hours yesterday waiting to reunite with Auckland-based loved ones.
Rotorua's seven deputy CEOs now have job descriptions
The deputies' job descriptions were finished 222 days after they were appointed.
Zizi Sparks: Nation should move to orange now
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Bloomin' generous: Gardeners dig up huge donation for foodbank
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Family violence strategy good sign, frontline workers say
Front-line groups react to the government's family violence elimination strategy.
'Best Christmas present': Families prepare for tearful reunions with Auckland loved ones
Families are reuniting with their Auckland based loved ones, just in time for Christmas.
'Racial profiling': Māori teen in tears after store employee calls her 'undesirable'
'I don't know why she said that. It has really hurt me."
'Terrified on a daily basis': Govt blasted over inaction on emergency housing
Police have refused to comment on whether crime has increased around emergency housing.
Luke Kirkness: Let's stop making life out like it's a bed of roses
OPINION: The sooner people realise life isn't easy, the better
'Relief' mixed with 'frustration': What going orange for New Year's means for Rotorua
'It is good news that we have got it but I am disappointed it has not come sooner'
Third time lucky? Macpherson running for mayor
Rotorua Residents and Ratepayers will also put forward three councillor candidates.
Tourist bus fatal crash driver's appeal to stay in New Zealand declined
An immigration tribunal has decided Junwei Zhang will be deported in January.
Jo Raphael: Let's have clear rules to follow when making sunscreens
OPINION: It's unacceptable sunscreens should fail tests and still be allowed to be sold.
Rotorua funeral directors say families adapting to new rules
Rotorua funeral directors say families are adjusting well to the traffic light system.
'A second pandemic': $40m spent on mental health services
The board's chief executive says there are high mental health needs in the rohe.
Covid-19 case in Rotorua school community
The Ministry of Health informed the school on Sunday afternoon about the Covid-19 case.
Three new cases in the Bay of Plenty, one in Lakes DHB
The Government will review traffic light system settings tomorrow.
Comment: Kittens are cute but will our cat stand for it?
Our cat was the one asleep at the back of her cage at the shelter.
11yo driver crashes car with kids inside, gives cop the fingers
"The youth 'flipped the bird' to the police officer and sped off again."
Dawn Picken: This is weird - leaving NZ in the Covid age
I flip out before any trip, but pandemic travel has multiplied my freak factor.
'So overwhelmed': Rotorua elderly delighted by early food parcel deliveries
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'Worst Christmas': Quiet start to holiday accommodation bookings but some 'optimistic'
Rotorua's accommodation industry is facing Christmas with realism and hope.
Quacking good time: Iconic duck drives Rotorua to higher vax rates
Mum got her first dose so her daughter could go on the duck and won an iPhone 12 Pro Max.
'Double vaxxed': Family lived with positive case for two weeks - and didn't catch it
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Rotorua Hospital reopens for visitors but with conditions
Visiting hours are 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 7pm.
Felix Desmarais: 'Transgender people exist. We are real, we are natural'
Opinion: Parliament supporting transgender rights is a precious, flickering flame.
'Significant delays' on SH5 Rotorua appear to have eased
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and delay their travel if possible.
Luke Kirkness: The housing market is tough but rocks and cardboard are plenty
Opinion: Things are looking grim for first-home buyers but there are a few options.
Local Queen's Birthday Honours recipient recognised
A local Fire and Emergency NZ personnel was presented with Queen's Birthday Honours.