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$12m Government boost to start work on geothermal power plant
The 25-megawatt plant is expected to create 190 jobs.
'It's a nightmare' - Murder victim's sister speaks out
The sister of a woman set alight and killed in a fire 12 years ago has spoken out.
'Humble and supportive' Olympian Murray Cheater farewelled
Murray Cheater competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Comment: Face mask suggestion should be taken seriously
Things could change with Covid-19 in an instant.
'Over it': Whānau who lost home to fire, living in caravans awaiting building consent
In April last year, the whānau lost their home when an electrical fault started a fire.
Letters: Why not share the total Lotto prize money?
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Dawn Picken: Why we should support voluntary euthanasia
Knowing we could exit on our terms would be like a hidden escape hatch.
'Win win': Govt's $1.12m creates 25 Rotorua jobs
'We know that for most people having employment is not just about a steady pay cheque.'
'Eye of the storm': Jobseeker numbers jump to five-year high
But recruitment agencies say there are still opportunities in some sectors.
'He was made for the army': Fundraiser for fallen soldier
Weight on my Shoulders is a fundraiser in memory of Corporal Luke Tamatea.
Mongrel Mob murder-accused takes stand in High Court trial
Raymond Jury recounted the night Rotorua man Trevor Rikihana was beaten to death.
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Book with eclectic collection ready to be launched
Rotorua Writers Group is holding a launch for its new book on Saturday, August 22.
Ngongotahā floods: Nearly $4 million handed down for councils to fix issues
The money has been welcomed "with open arms" by those most affected by 2018's floods.
Kylie Holmes - Nurturing children collection
Rotorua Library have created a new collection called Tiaki Tamariki – Nurturing Children.
Busy past year for Curtainbank Rotorua
The community is encouraged to continue learning about and helping Curtainbank Rotorua.
Wellbeing navigators in Rotorua's isolation hotels
The seven Wellbeing Navigators were welcomed to Lakes District Health Board yesterday.
Man bludgeoned friend of 20 years to death over debt
Defendant says friend 'signed his own death warrant for not paying his tick'.
Paul Hickey - Great to see positivity from local businesses during tough year
Paul Hickey discusses Westpac Rotorua Business Awards and The Howard Morrison Quartet.
Combating loneliness with new resource
Age Concern Rotorua manager Rory O'Rourke says loneliness is an unseen issue.
Reasons behind Rotorua CovidCard trial
The Government has budgeted $1 million for the trial of new Covid-19 tracing technology.
Matariki and biking celebrated by families
Matariki Bike the Night 2020 was held last week at the Redwoods.
Angela Frank: Opportunities for education at local poetry festival
Angela Frank talks about opportunities coming up as part of Rotorua's Poetry Bomb.
Pioneers Toastmasters celebrates awards
Pioneers Toastmasters held its Awards Luncheon at the CT Club recently.
Infracore cash boost an 'investment', says council
The council says the money is not a "prop up" or bailout.
Manslaughter-accused Radford Kaea's warrant for arrest withdrawn
Radford Kaea is accused of causing the death of Michael Anderson with blunt force trauma.
Jo Raphael: Horoscope predictions eerily accurate
COMMENT: This year has become the year of the dumpster fire
Go Local! $4500 of free coffee
Harcourts ran a promotion to thank essential workers who worked during lockdown.
Wanted: Rotorua liquor store robber appears on Police Ten 7
The man wielding an axe stole $455 and a bottle of Jim Beam from Bottle-O Ngongotahā.
Student thrilled to have winning composition performed
Zach Jans, 17, is the Senior Composition winner in the 2020 NZCT Chamber Music Contest.
Council tension: Councillor under fire for 'blowout' statements
The council says the additional funds were not a "budget blowout".
Reaction to CovidCard trial in Rotorua
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick said she was "thrilled to host the trial".