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Opinion: Retirees shouldn't be on the bones of their backsides
Jo Raphael says Kiwis should enjoy the fruits of their labour in their golden years.
'S***load of damage': Rotorua service station targeted in overnight ram raid
Police responded to reports of a burglary at commercial premises.
Readers' views: Democracy will fail if left to rely on one person, one vote
Our readers have their say.
'Friend to all': Rotorua remembers Paul East
"He was the man for the job and he had many jobs."
'Done and dusted': controversial Rotorua representation bill confirmed as scrapped
The new mayor had previously indicated her desire for the binning of the bill.
What locals think of three-storey central city Kāinga Ora apartment buildings
Three-storey apartments are to be built in central Rotorua. But what do locals think?
‘Thank you is hardly saying enough’: Grieving family thanks Rotorua’s generosity
For just a week, Rotorua made this family feel good again.
Kāinga Ora to build three-storey apartment blocks at Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd site
Kāinga Ora is out to showcase how higher-density apartment-style housing can be done well.
Rural Rotorua community could soon get life-saving medical device
Rotomā is one of the last lake communities to receive a community board-funded defib.
School students build homes for needy in training scheme
Rotorua school students have been putting their skills to good use building new homes.
Opinion: Cut the grass, not the costs - it'll be worth it in the long run
OPINION: Kiri Gillespie says let's not welcome tourists back with scruffy berms.
Former MP Paul East dies
East, 76, was a former Attorney-General, MP for Rotorua and deputy mayor.
'A great deal of care': Neighbours praise social housing plans for Pukehangi
Residents learned more about 60 new houses being built in their area for those in need.
Teens aged 13 and 14 arrested after service station robbed
Police have not ruled out further charges or arrests.
Woman appears in court charged with driving into graves and headstones
A woman accused of driving into headstones at the Rotorua cemetery has appeared in court.
'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on
'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'
'My heroes': Local Ukrainians reflect on Russian war, one year on
A Bay charity has raised around $20,000 dollars for abandoned animals in Ukraine.
‘It makes us feel very proud’: Leaders celebrate Te Arawa’s strong showing at Te Matatini
Te Arawa kapa haka group Ngati Whakaue came second equal at Te Matatini festival.
Second Ngongotahā public meeting called over 350-house development
A second public meeting is being over plans to build 350 new houses in Ngongotahā.
'Te ao Māori is compelling': Chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird on their new project
The sisters preserve and blend traditional Māori cooking techniques with modern twists.
Arrest after suspicious Ngongotahā fire
A man has been charged with arson but police still want help.
'It's just time': Rotorua Stockcar Club promoter retiring after 22 years
Sonja Hickey said she was looking forward to travelling in her motorhome.
Woman spends 13 hours mowing council land after complaints fall on 'deaf ears'
"We just feel that this is a tourist town and the shop window is the sides of the roads."
‘Te Arawa is in the house’: Five out of 12 Te Matatini finalists from Rotorua region
Te Arawa kapa haka teams have achieved their best finals selection results.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
The MetService warns of potential severe thunderstorms for the Bay of Plenty today.
Tommy Wilson: Te Matatini serves as a benchmark and a beacon
OPINION: Te Matatini showcases another avenue for our kids to explore their identity.
Five out of six Te Arawa groups make it to Te Matatini finals
Five out of six Te Arawa rōpū make to Te Matatini finals
Closing time: How Eastern Bay councils' policy could affect last call
Alcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.
Electric shock incident: WorkSafe launch investigation, man recovering
The man was digging the foundation for a sign on Te Ngae Rd.
Why a mum with five kids loves living at a new Kāinga Ora housing complex
Locals are being asked for feedback on Kāinga Ora's Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd complex.
Opinion: Our already anxious country is about to come under a lot more pressure
OPINION: We will do what we can to get through this hard time together.