'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows
A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.
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Q&A: Ockham award-winner on her hometown, social media and making dreams happen
Rotorua-raised Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku won the Non-Fiction Award for her memoir, Hine Toa.
Rotorua schools unite for 'Freaky Friday' musical debut
The show opens tonight at Rotorua Girls’ High Performing Arts Centre.
'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out
The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.
Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fire
Firefighters received multiple calls around midnight.
'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānau
Councillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms set to impact Bay of Plenty
An orange rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne.
Rotorua grassroots recycling milestone plants 1000 trees
Monthly collections reach 1300 cans, supporting 400 plus tree plantings annually.
'Making a difference': Rotorua volunteer honoured for decades of service
'We’ve got a fabulous community here in Rotorua and I really enjoy being a part of it.'
One council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighbours
Tauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.
'Really nice guy': US talk show host Conan O'Brien meets Kiwi namesake in viral clip
The US host joked: 'I've never met someone with the same name as me'.
'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.
Community leader awarded King’s Service Medal for decades of service
Debra Bell has been awarded the King's Service Medal.
Tina Barrett receives King's Service Medal
Rotorua identity Tina May Barrett's community service honoured with KSM.
Auckland developer goes bust, Rotorua housing project in limbo
The future of 36 unbuilt Rotorua apartments is uncertain amid a payment dispute.
'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.
Badly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen tree
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service
Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.
'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.
Bay of Plenty All Black, Olympian, philanthropist and master fly-tier make honours list
The King's Birthday honours include famous names and community heroes.
Opinion: Is the US dollar losing its shine on the global stage?
The US dollar has fallen over 6% against the NZ dollar this year.
King's Birthday gift: Four Lotto players scoop $30k apiece
Three Bay of Plenty players won over $30,000 in Lotto's second division.
'A movement': Festival of Rugby League returning to Rotorua for second year
The festival created to raise awareness for men's mental health will be held in October.
Former cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mystery
Mona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Lakeside holiday home owners face big sewerage bills
Their bills have been reduced, but it's not the significant cut many hoped for.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Crash cuts power to hundreds in Rotorua
Power was initially out for 658 customers; 400 remain affected.
'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issue
More than 40% of respondents noted the recovery of international tourism.
'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy
Rotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.
On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday
Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.
Heavy rain advisories for BoP, thunderstorms possible
Periods of heavy rain could approach warning criteria, says MetService
Regional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage Scheme
Debate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.