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!['Incredible': The story behind Rotorua’s 25 Lakeside concerts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Incredible': The story behind Rotorua’s 25 Lakeside concerts
'What other city in New Zealand can boast they have their own concert?'
![Elderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Elderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurb
Members of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.
![Home found for two Rainbow Springs manu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Home found for two Rainbow Springs manu
Rainbow Springs' 30-year-old kākā to be euthanised.
!['Blessed': Rotorua's Tapsell to be first NZ mayor to give birth while holding office in decades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Blessed': Rotorua's Tapsell to be first NZ mayor to give birth while holding office in decades
Tania Tapsell has already made history in her career, now she will do it again.
![Extensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Extensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bay
Contact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.
![Going in to bat for the little guy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Going in to bat for the little guy
Conservation workers have been busy counting bats in Pureora Forest.
![The heat is on: Rotorua girls get first-hand experience of firefighting work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The heat is on: Rotorua girls get first-hand experience of firefighting work
Girls on Fire launched its one-day New Zealand pilot programme in Rotorua.
![Te Arawa kapa haka raising pūtea for flood whānau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Te Arawa kapa haka raising pūtea for flood whānau
Te Arawa's six Te Matatini finalists perform to raise money for flood victims.
![New programme nurtures tech future for rangatahi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New programme nurtures tech future for rangatahi
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Free course offers exciting pathway to creative jobs.
!['Part of something special': Job opportunitys at new spa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Part of something special': Job opportunitys at new spa
Job opportunities are now open for a large number of roles.
![Opinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Opinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cake
OPINION: It was the quality of their material and performance that caught my eye and ear.
![Kai whakapaepae heals hurt from careless words](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kai whakapaepae heals hurt from careless words
The warrior’s spear can be evaded, but not the thrust of words.
![Collection for flood victims at special kapa haka performance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Collection for flood victims at special kapa haka performance
Te Matatini teams to take Lakeside stage.
![Rotorua sees a rebound in visitors as people fly and buy in the district](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rotorua sees a rebound in visitors as people fly and buy in the district
Two council-controlled organisations will give updates next week on what they have seen.
![Local Focus: Rotorua charities airdrop donated goods to Hawke’s Bay residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Local Focus: Rotorua charities airdrop donated goods to Hawke’s Bay residents
What started with a single request for help quickly turned into something much bigger.
![The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting list
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
![Taupō-Napier road set to be closed until April](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Taupō-Napier road set to be closed until April
Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency was hoping to have the road open earlier.
![House prices continue to drop with one district leading the trend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
House prices continue to drop with one district leading the trend
QV House Price Index for quarter to February shows 12.6 per cent drop on last year.
!['Spending dropped sharply': How the Bay's spending was affected by Cyclone Gabrielle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Spending dropped sharply': How the Bay's spending was affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
Worldline data showed national consumer spending in February in retail was $2.8 billion.
![Infrared camera to hunt illegal burners back on Rotorua's streets this winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Infrared camera to hunt illegal burners back on Rotorua's streets this winter
The illegal burners add to air pollution known to impact on health.
![Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court
A man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
![‘Oh, my goodness, is it really $1 million?': Lotto player's rollercoaster ride since big win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Oh, my goodness, is it really $1 million?': Lotto player's rollercoaster ride since big win
From shock and bewilderment to excitement and relief.
![Rangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Unattended cooking' cause of house fire that injured woman
The fire gutted a Mangakakahi home.