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Rangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populations
Summer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.
Arrest after vehicle rolls into Rotorua reserve following collision
Police were alerted to an incident on Ngongotahā Rd, near Taui St, about 7.10pm.
Opinion: Misstep by health boss was not a sacking offence
OPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.
Car hits pedestrian and power pole in Rotorua
Emergency services were called to Devon St.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Council bills Government for share of emergency housing hearing costs
Former councillor says the council should have been more prepared.
'Unattended cooking' cause of house fire that injured woman
The fire gutted a Mangakakahi home.
Volcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quake
GeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Summer of cyclones: Rotorua's wet and windy season in numbers
Rotorua received 242 per cent of its usual seasonal rainfall over three months.
Rotorua house fire: Shocked mother says daughter rushed to hospital with burns
The house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.
'Excruciatingly' painful: Teen still waiting for tumour removal - seven years later
The 18-year-old is at risk of losing his job if it is not removed soon.
Crankworx to return to Rotorua 'bigger and better'
Hundreds of athletes and an audience of millions will have their eyes on Rotorua.
'An awesome race': Ironman New Zealand winners crowned in Taupō
Mike Phillips and Els Visser take men's and women's titles: veteran entrant in last race.
Weekend winners: Whakatāne Lotto player scores $1m
Players from Tokoroa and Tauranga also won big in Saturday’s live draw.
Public pressure makes Rotorua ‘the best city in the world’ again
The number of people in emergency housing has nearly halved in a year, figures show.
Opinion: Time for more focus on financial literacy in schools
OPINION: Kids need to be told the realities of how money works.
Kapa haka is much more than just singing and dancing
OPINION: Kapa haka places us amid angels and warriors, past present and future.
Like 'bees to a hive' Rotorua's mowers have been busy taming the weeds
There has been widespread attention on the district's overgrown grass in recent days.
'I cried so much': K-cup mum's 15-year battle for breast reduction surgery
Laila is “constantly” in pain and cannot run, play sports, or breastfeed her children.
Te Arawa's Te Matatini kapa haka groups to stage free concert for locals
Te Arawa's Matatini kapa haka groups are to give a free concert the day after Lakeside.
'In the dark': Rotorua’s community boards excluded from drafting annual plan
One forum between them and staff is not enough, chairman says.
Five hurt in SH36 crash, highway closed at Hamurana
The crash was reported about 2.10pm.
Spiderman swings into action for cyclone relief
Two spider suit-clad superheroes will be collecting around town this weekend.
'Horrified': Bronze bust of tourism pioneer 'ripped out' of stand at Government Gardens
The council said it had deployed additional resources to help deter any similar offending.
Mrs Universe 2022 in Bulgaria an eye-opening experience
Rotorua's Kogi So was one of 91 delegates competing in the international pageant.
Two people injured after separate incidents on Pukuatua St
Police say there is no information that suggests any connection between the incidents.
$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection system
It has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.
'Significant difference': Families reap rewards from mammoth fundraiser efforts
The results of an annual fundraiser have thrilled its organisers despite cost of living.
'Māori land saga': Couple owe trust $332k for not sharing rent profit
Rotorua couple claim court failed to uphold Tikanga when enforcing insolvency.
'My mind boggled': Victim of masseur who filmed female clients describes impact
One victim says the offence has taken her to some 'pretty dark places'.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on plight of elderly living in cars
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.