'Tangible aroha': Hana Seddon's journey from corporate money maker to Santa's helper
Eighteen years ago Hana Seddon realised her life was missing a sense of purpose.
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Fighting for Rotorua: Investment needed to rebuild our image
OPINION: Investment in public spaces needs to continue to uplift our city.
Winners revealed at Te Arawa primary schools kapa haka comp
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'Fat is not a naughty word': Plus-size shoppers call for change
Reader opinion: Many plus-size items are 'ugly', more expensive, and ill-fitting.
Homeless, gangs and crime: Urgent calls for more police
Should Rotorua get more police to deal with the city's emergency housing issues?
Govt pledges $19.8m for new Rotorua housing development
The news comes as eight first-home buyer families were welcomed into Wharenui Rise.
Shauni James: Generosity to the fore once again for appeal
OPINION: Even if you are in the position to donate only one or two cans, every bit helps.
Christmas appeal launches: Foodbank has 89pc surge in demand
Until December 24 the team is seeking donations to help the Salvation Army Foodbank.
'Curly' weather makes for exciting weekend at Crankworx
'I felt like, despite the weather, the locals still came out. I hope people enjoyed it.'
Part of Rotorua's Green Corridor cycleway to be removed for car parks
Its removal will cost about $50,000, seven years after the full installation cost $442k.
Rotorua's New Year's Eve GLO festival axed
The Rotorua Night Market will be running a family-friendly event on New Year's Eve.
Man appears in court for murder of Korrey Whyman
A man accused of shooting dead a Rotorua woman has appeared in court.
Name suppression granted for man charged over alleged bank kidnappings
A man charged over the BNZ bank incident in Rotorua has appeared in court.
Get ready for the smells and sounds of Blues and BBQ Festival
The New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival will be a feast for the senses.
Rotorua Arts Village celebrates 20th anniversary
The Rotorua Arts Village is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Paul Hickey: Guy Fawkes fireworks, summer of BBQS, youth competition
Paul Hickey discusses Guy Fawkes fireworks and a range of BBQ events and news.
Houses invited to light up Rotorua in Christmas lights trail
The annual Light Up Rotorua Christmas Lights Trail will return from December 1 to 24.
Six60 looking forward to a 'magical' show in Rotorua
"I can't wait to be a part of everyone's good time on Saturday," Six60's guitarist said.
Register, respond, recover – protect your bike
Rotorua Lakes Council has partnered with Rotorua Police in joining 529 Garage.
Man arrested for murder of Kawerau mum near Rotorua
Korrey Whyman was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on SH33 toward Mourea.
Sonya Bateson: Stop the blame game on emergency housing - we need action
OPINION: Families need homes now. We don't have the luxury of time.
Mountain biker paralysed three years ago returns to fight for Crankworx crown
Among them was Brook Macdonald, who shared his story of riding again after paralysis.
'Amazing opportunity': Black Ferns hooker ready to bring trophy home
It's been a long road to Eden Park, but the Black Ferns carry the hopes of a nation.
Hundreds of children to showcase Māori pride in hotly-contested competition
It's just one more sleep until Te Arawa's youngsters show their cultural pride on stage.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Drive to nurture knowledge base
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Matauranga Maori key to wellbeing
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Kāhu ki Rotorua: Powerful family squabbles over maara
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Kāhu ki Rotorua: Awards recognise creativity
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Man faces multiple kidnapping charges after allegedly taking hostages in Rotorua bank
Police are attending an incident.
NRL All Stars kicks off history in Rotorua
Rotorua will host the NRL Harvey Norman All-Stars: Māori v Indigenous games next year.
'Unfortunate chapter': Reserves proposal scrapped - unanimously
After seven months of debate, the reserves proposal has been scrapped - unanimously.