Street clean-up goes wrong after outsiders dump 'mountains of rubbish'
What started as a feel-good initiative ended up becoming a 'smelly' mess.
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Man nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infected
A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.
Keeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist award
The award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.
Serious injuries in Rotorua crash, highway reopens
Police were called around 5.18am.
‘Beautifully restored’ Mātaatua Marae reopens in Rotorua
Ten marae in Ngāi Tūhoe cluster received $4.9m in funding.
Public worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss says
He sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.
Seven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, Lakes
Thirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.
Man killed in crash near Tīrau named
The man died after a car collided with a tree.
Mark Lister: What to watch over the next three months
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Gut-busting climb for Epic end
The final day of the Volcanic Epic saw riders sprinting through Rotorua's city centre.
Hot-pool heartbreak: Family members of missing man wish they had chance to say goodbye
'He had a beautiful heart and not a day goes by we don’t think of him.'
'Realise I’m a bit old now': 100-year-old to pull curtain down on marathon career in Rotorua
Legend has a long history with the iconic race.
'Great boon': 350 riders compete in Epic mountain bike race
'The Volcanic Epic is a great boon for the regions.'
A tutor donated a kidney to a student. Then they fell in love and planned a wedding
'Madeline’s an absolute angel. She actually saved my life in more ways than one.'
'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'
It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.
Police name person killed in crash south of Rotorua
The crash happened on Easter Sunday.
Man returned to mental health services after rooftop incident closes road
Busy CBD road was closed for several hours.
Rotorua or Katikati: Where should the Bay's next regional park go?
If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.
Truck and trailer rolls at Ātiamuri
Emergency services were called shortly after midnight.
Special search powers worked to calm alleged gang conflict: tomahawks, knuckle-dusters seized
Police conducted 25 searches relating to gang members under new legislation.
Harawene 2.0: How memorial to beloved stray dog could return
Statue has disappeared but the pieces are falling into place for a return.
Cordons lifted in Rotorua CBD after police incident
A person wearing a Free Palestine T-shirt spent more than two hours on the roof.
Rotorua building apprentices going head to head
Apprentices will need to complete a challenging project in eight hours.
'Totally involved' garage fire in Rotorua
Property owner arrives at scene after being told there was a fire at her house.
Powerball won in Rotorua as lady luck strikes city twice
Winning tickets were sold in two Rotorua stores.
Farmer's pledge for dog statue: 'She has got to go back where she belongs'
Story of missing memorial to loveable Rotorua stray Harawene moves Auckland man to action.
Pair plead not guilty over alleged stabbing at roundabout
Two men have appeared in court over an alleged stabbing on Te Ngae Rd.
Rotorua fatal crash: Police say car may have crossed centreline
A Rotorua man died and a woman suffered serious injuries.
Five-day multi-town MTB event kicks off in Rotorua
350 riders from 11 different countries are taking part.
'Dreadful': Iconic statue of beloved stray dog cut off at paws
'There are mongrels out there and they’re not all dogs,' says one 'gutted' local.
Rotorua workers reach new agreement after strike action
Pay deal for InfraCore staff follows nine months of talks between unions and bosses.
Local identities lace up for charity football match
Proceeds and donations from the event will go to Rotorua’s Salvation Army.
Fuller house: What happens when mum - and the kids - move back home?
The benefits and pitfalls of returning to the nest, and how to make it work.
'Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'
His death on Sunday after a heart attack in Rotorua on Saturday was a 'huge shock'.