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A 9-year-old boy has been missing in Rotorua since yesterday.
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Rotorua: Waitangi Day event set to go ahead, showers expected for long weekend
Dry weather is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
'Massive win': Rotorua to reap rewards after American TV coup
Great news! Tourism sector rejoices in TV broadcast goodness.
Two sewerage mains damaged in Rotorua in separate incidents
The damage caused sewage to spill into Lake Rotorua but has been fixed.
Department of Conservation undertakes its annual census of rare geothermal wetland ferns.
Rotorua Department of Conservation team is undertaking its annual census.
Five of 10 Rotorua councillors could be getting a near six-figure salary
Find out who is set to get the biggest slice.
Rotorua Library: About 200 people asked to leave after possible firearm sighting
Police responded to a report of the possible sighting shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday.
'Big, significant change': Multi-unit consents on the rise
The region's number of consents for multi-unit dwellings has climbed 196% in one year.
'Taonga' data to be collected in March census
A Rotorua iwi hopes this census gathers data more successfully than the last one.
Health warning: Rotorua swimming spots declared unsafe after heavy rain
'There is likely to be contamination from rural and urban run-off in waterways.'
No time to take breath for keen basketballer
NZ Kea caught a window to have a break and wind down before their next game.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Government Gardens site of many disputes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The site of the Government Gardens is rich with history.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Celebrate our communities at Ohinemutu
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Ngati Whakaue Whakanuia marks Aotearoa’s national day.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Exhibition focuses on effects of moon and gods on people
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Exhibition and book are the culmination of two years’ work.
Man charged over bank kidnappings pleads not guilty
A man charged over alleged kidnappings at the BNZ bank last year has appeared in court.
'Unsafe': Part of lakefront boardwalk closed due to damage and washouts, fresh rain warning for region
Photos show parts of the boardwalk under water and lake weed strewn across it.
Letters to the editor: Hollie is right - recovery is hell
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
More details to be revealed about 60 new Kāinga Ora homes
Residents near Gem St can hear more about a Kāinga Ora development in two weeks.
‘It’s been about preparation’: Emergency services on standby as more rain forecast for Rotorua
"Heading into Thursday there will be some rain, heavier in the afternoon and into Friday."
Subscribers weigh in on Hipkins' chance to prove his differences as a leader
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Girls' High new boarding hostel creates history
Rotorua Girls' High School makes history today by opening its first hostel.
Plumbers share advice on how to protect your home from flooding
It's not unusual to find tennis balls or children's toys blocking up drains, plumbers say.
Nearly 30mm of rain has fallen in Rotorua today
"We want to make sure people are vigilant and prepared to act."
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
MetService says the rainfall expected tomorrow has the potential to bring 'severe impact'.
Local Focus: Tarawera's honeysuckle trail
Japanese honeysuckle is beautiful and sweet-smelling, but deadly to native bush.
Rotorua Work and Income in lockdown, police trying to find ‘threatening’ individual
Police were advised at 11.20am.
'Err on the side of caution': Mayor urging residents to be on high alert
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty over the next few days.
Rotorua schools prepare for roll increases this year
Estimates show one secondary school will see an increase of 68 students.
'Nothing like it': John Perry's art collection to be auctioned
“He understood how beautiful things were, whether they were worth $1 or $100,000.”
Live: On edge - 'We are very vulnerable': Aucklanders brace for second big deluge; heavy rain set to hit Northland; entire state highway washes away
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
Live: 'Significant' rain, gales expected to hit Auckland; 19 homes red-stickered; flood victim named
More heavy rain is set to hit Auckland and other North Island regions from Sunday.
Cash, alcohol, chocolate and cruises: The gifts offered to police
Most gifts were accepted and either donated to a charity or shared among staff.
Trust declares $12m revenue for latest financial year
The trust is involved in transitional, emergency and Covid-19 Response housing.
Blue Baths still closed despite nearby quake-prone store staying open
The unacceptable risk of ongoing use was the reason behind one's closure.