Warning issued for Lake Rotorua and Ohau Channel
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has reported a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
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'Exceptionally challenging': Labour Weekend crowds to bring joy after rocky year
The weekend was set to be a cracker in the city.
Injured police staff recovering at home after incident
Two police staff were seriously injured at the Rotorua Police Station custody hub.
Further delays as Hemo Gorge sculpture installation continues
The council did not respond to a request for the updated total cost of the sculpture.
Kelly Makiha: Do we have enough beds left for long weekend visitors?
OPINION: And for those who do come here, we need to make them welcome.
Recycling tips and facts shared for national week
Rotorua encouraged to get behind Recycling Week NZ (October 19 - 25).
Bunnings community sausage sizzle returns
Rotorua Menz Shed happy to be back behind the barbecue at Bunnings for fundraising.
Plenty to see and support at Lake Tarawera Spring Fair
The Lake Tarawera Spring Fair is coming up on Sunday this Labour weekend.
Fish Out of Water Art Trail calling for artists
The Fish Out of Water Art Trail is calling for artists to come forward and take part.
That's why they call it the blues! Festival brings live music to town
The Rotorua Blues Festival is taking place from October 23 to 25.
Kobe Bryant & NZ's team of 5 million - what they have in common
And the tournament celebrates 10 years this weekend.
Crime capital: New figures show city tops country
Why Rotorua has come out one of the worst in the country in crime statistics.
Designs chosen for new Waimangu art trail
They will showcase the scenic valley's flora, fauna, craters and lakes in a creative way.
Witness: Maketū murder accused was 'pretty mad and stupid'
Aaron George Izett, 38, is on trial defending a charge of murdering his 2yo daughter.
All to play for as Baywide cricket gets under way
The long awaited 2020/21 Baywide cricket season has arrived.
Record field to tackle Whaka100
All up 600 riders will be tackling the 100km event.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Rotorua
Police were notified of the crash near the Hemo Rd roundabout, about 12.15pm.
Architecture awards: Who came out on top?
The 2020 Bay of Plenty ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards have been announced.
Jo Raphael: We must plug the border gaps
OPINION: Why haven't we been focused on ports?
Letters to the Editor: The correct way to refer to a knight's wife
Only a woman who bears a title in her own right may use that title, a reader says.
School pupil safety fears: road crossing 'just too dangerous'
Families are fearing for their children's safety on their way to school.
Coffee cart stolen and ransacked
"That's a part of your business, it's your livelihood, so without it you've got nothing."
Rees eighth in British Superstock Championship
Rees raced part of the championship with a broken AC joint.
Inaugural rangatahi development gold wananga held
The wananga was held in Whakatāne over the weekend of October 9, 10 and 11.
David Beck: There is a thin line between political debate and toxicity
OPINION: Keyboard warriors were out in force during the 2020 election.
Woman arrested after incident at BP
The woman will appear in Rotorua District Court today.
Who is Rotorua gaining from overseas this year?
From April to August, 132 people came to Rotorua intending to stay for a year or more.
Tension with Dame Kiri, affairs with women: Son's 'raw' book on Sir Howard Morrison's life
Untold stories include adultery, and alleged tensions with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
Fire in two-storey building in Rotorua's CBD
Emergency services were alerted by an alarm at 5.43pm.
Climate change hui a 'coalition of the willing'
Representatives from across the Bay of Plenty gathered in Te Puke yesterday.
Complaint about Hannah Tamaki signs on election day
Vision NZ had thought the office signs could stay up, a party spokeswoman said.
Opinion: Jacinda and Clarke - Just salt of the earth Average Joes
Even if you aren't a Labour supporter you can't not be a Jacinda and Clarke supporter.
Marae funding: Just one Bay of Plenty marae missing out
A total of $29,614,993 was granted for 77 marae restorations across the region.