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Setting the rates: Council picks 'engagement' over consultation for plan
Councillor 'comfortable this is a sensible approach'.
Revealed: More than $44k paid out to council staff in ACC claims
Soft tissue injuries are by far the most common ailment affecting Rotorua council staff.
Apes Games participants raise $7K for Rotorua’s Graeme Dingle Foundation programmes
Funds will go to the foundation’s programmes, supporting local tamariki and rangatahi.
Opinion: careers are built on blood, sweat and tears
OPINION: Hard work is core for success.
Sonya Bateson: Park punt on racecourse worth taking
OPINION: Green spaces are good for our city's health.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers congratulate new supermarket owners
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
The 'bottom line': Teachers share classroom realities in NZ's 'biggest' education strike
“You’re not just with the kids and that’s the end of it after they leave for the day."
Opinion: Free concert a celebration of Te Arawatanga at its best
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Money raised on the day was a tad under $40,000.
Community loses two distinguished kaumatua
Kahu Ki Rotorua pays tribute two venerable kaumatua who made huge contributions.
Kaumatua olympics organiser overwhelmed by numbers for 2023 event
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Response takes organisers by surprise
Te Arakau Te Umu a fierce Te Arawa warrior
Sister of chief Te Rangikauariro was married to the famous warrior Te Arakau.
Controversial sculpture undergoing repairs - again
People climbing the artwork seems to be a recurring problem.
Flooding fears: Residents concerned about housing plans
The developer has modelled for, and were mitigating, flood risks they say.
'We’re so undervalued. There’s no respect': Teachers march through Rotorua CBD
Many schools in Rotorua are closed for the day.
Gangs, thefts and burning cars: Have more cops in CBD pushed trouble elsewhere?
'They feel like they have been left out on a limb.'
Zoe Hunter: There is no justification for robbing the local dairy
OPINION: The cost of living is hard for all. But it doesn’t give the right to steal.
'It is a crime': Clean-up costs grow as taggers target Rotorua streets
Council reveals what it expects graffiti clean-up to cost this financial year.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the teachers’ strike
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'We need them': Rotorua parents share why they back striking teachers
"I think the teachers should get all the support they can."
'I couldn't ignore the calling': Chemo skipped to help 'haunted' Hawke's Bay people
Five mental health professionals went to support victims of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Popular mountain bike park 'likely to be closed for next six months'
Forests remain closed due to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
EpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferers
However, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.
'Caring' mum who killed baby avoids jail - already serving 'life sentence' court hears
Melody Ngawhika was found guilty of manslaughter after a one-week trial in November.
Lifeline for dangerous driver who crashed into mum and kids
Convicted dangerous driver Patience Pari vows to make changes.
Opinion: Support the teachers who support our children
OPINION: Our teachers need more support.
Stairway to heaven: Energy company pays for safer access to rafting spot
Several rafting companies make trips to the site from Rotorua.
Opinion: Kick for a Cause fundraiser already a success
The inaugural charitable soccer matches raise money for a good cause.
Opinion: Alcohol free means alcohol free...even if you're VIP
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says there should be no exceptions.
Explainer: What striking teachers want from the Government
Secondary teachers are seeking a new collective agreement.
'Best time ever': Expert on why house prices falling is a good thing
Demand is expected to drain from the housing market in the coming months.
'We end up being everything to everyone': Teachers explain why they are striking
More than 50,000 educators will take part in a nationwide strike on Thursday.
Malfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'
A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.
Health facility under threat after precise location of earthquake fault found
Whakatāne hospital’s acute mental health facility is under threat.