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Patient dies in ED waiting room at Rotorua Hospital
The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.
'It's hard right now': The hunt for affordable rentals
The share of affordable rentals has significantly decreased.
Golf: The two awards that put a winning Boys' High team on top
Rotorua Boys' High School is back in the limelight for golf.
Rotorua Canopy Tours on two alternatives to the tourist levy hike
OPINION: Tourism and tourists need to give back.
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".
Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping
OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.
'It is a long game': Meet NZ's fittest boy
Hunter Nepia ranks third fittest boy in Oceania after the CrossFit Championship in Texas.
Black Power v Mob: How a once promising sports star got caught up in gang shooting
Judge: 'You accept this was a bad mistake and you’re not going to do this again.'
'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k
'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
City with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver it
New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.
Rotorua and Taupō's weweia species need votes for Bird of The Year 2024
A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.
'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secret
A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.
International beauty pageant win for Rotorua teen
Riley Roebuck advocates for Irlen Syndrome at the Miss Teen Tourism pageant.
'They buried their teeth into me': Walker attacked by three dogs
Man was left with some “gouges” on the top of his leg and bottom.
'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness
He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.
Dogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities
“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."
Green mould, leaks, no heating: Landlord fined $12k in damages
Stephen Bhana must also pay a tenant more than $8700 in backdated, overpaid rent.
'New home for heavy industry': New Rotorua industrial park taking shape
Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.
'Hundreds of thousands of dollars to $19 an hour': Faumuina's event to support mental health
Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.
What it's really like inside a courtroom
Girls' High students have had a taste of working in the criminal courts.
Mountain bike community rallies after friend's shock diagnosis
Tour de France rider Julian Dean donates bike to Parkinson's New Zealand fundraisers.
Man who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit
'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'
1:1 iPad push helps school exceed national benchmarks
Head boy heads for Ivy League.
Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times
OPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.
'Ghost dog': Owner who fought $300 fine questions city's canine data
It comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.
Pipeline work halted after sacred site protest
The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.
'I’ve been soaking-in everything': Indigenous youth on learning journey
Aboriginal and First Nation youth are inspired by Māori leaders during a Rotorua exchange.
'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tūheitia
A long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.
'Definitely not Bollywood': Old meets old for carnatic-jazz fusion show
'Just like jazz is old, carnatic is old'
Convicted rapist extradited from Australia
Lee Josey has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
Parents thought 4yo had constipation - then she was diagnosed with leukaemia
'You never wish it on your worst enemy, to feel so helpless'