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Tony Gill farewelled: 'He was simply a wonderful human being'
Adored Rotorua man Tony Gill has been farewelled by family and friends.
Ratepayers could save thousands under 'essential' new-look Three Waters
But the mayor hits back, saying there is no evidence of how it would be a fair deal.
Annual Kaimanawa muster cancelled
The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle mean the horse muster can't go ahead this year.
Cigarettes, vapes taken in overnight ram raid
Police were notified of a burglary at a dairy on Ranolf St shortly before 3am.
Fleeced: Man loses more than $600 in Waka Kotahi text scam
The text asked for a rather large toll road payment.
The Prem Debate: The 'ridiculous' process for continued ADHD meds
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Three Waters reset: Govt to create 10 new entities; Luxon calls rebrand a 'dumb policy'
The Government will announce its Three Waters replacement today.
Rotorua kids enter world of 3D and 4D printing
Scion held a 3D/4D printing interactive workshop at Rotorua Library for young people.
Busy season on the water underlines safety reminders
This summer the Harbourmaster team had 1499 interactions across the Rotorua lakes.
Dawn Picken's life to be celebrated with Mount service
Writer Dawn Picken lost her public battle with liver disease in December.
Focus Live: PM Chris Hipkins and Kieran McAnulty announce Three Waters reset
PM Chris Hipkins and Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty scrap a major part of the unpopular Three Waters reforms, ditching the four mega entities that would have delivered Three Waters services to households. Video / Mark Mitchell
Thirty rangatahi from cultural capital bring Moana Junior to life
Young people relish the chance to develop acting skills.
Contracted emergency housing rules are now tougher. But are they working?
Locals speak out two months after conditions were tightened.
The big reset: Key issues laid bare in tourism plan
Taupō plan highlights need for hotels, highways, museum and more.
Thomas Coughlan: Bye Three Waters - welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’
The policy to replace Three Waters will be announced today.
'Our community is suffering': Council proposes to cut millions from services
Details are revealed in the council's draft annual plan.
Berry big deal: Steven Adams takes stake in Kiwi brain drink company
Curiosity got the Grizzly: Steven Adams takes a stake in Kiwi brain drink company.
Rotorua councillors seek assurance no repeat of performing arts centre sound issues
Refunds totalling $22,000 were given following February's cancelled show.
Labour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seat
The Labour Party has announced its candidate after Tāmati Coffey announced his retirement.
Solemn farewell to 'charismatic, hard-working rangatira'
Hundreds turned out to pay their respects.
First new state houses in 40 years to take pressure off
Regional director for Kāinga Ora said it was exciting to see work starting.
Reader opinion: Trolley outrage; praise for Sir Rod Stewart
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
The real lesson being learned by tradie apprentices amid 'rife' poaching
OPINION: It concerns me these future industry leaders could think such antics are okay.
Opinion: Ability to evolve keeps club in good health
Dedicated volunteers work behind the scenes to further the club's legacy.
Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
'Unfortunate but necessary step': Job losses as sawmill closes
The Toi Ohomai Waipā closure will not affect students - courses continue 'as usual'.
'In over their heads': Tips on managing debt as Rotorua borrowing soars
Some people are getting into debt to pay for the basics.
$22k refunded: Failures that led to Sir Howard Morrison Centre show cancellation revealed
The ticketed event was cancelled last-minute in February.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If people see the ugly face of family violence, they will demand change
Opinion: We need to mitigate the predicted increase in family violence incidences.
More thunderstorms and possible tornadoes forecast to hit Auckland
Heavy rain and high winds could be damaging and make driving hazardous.
The locations bucking the property value trend
Taupō is one of just two Waikato districts to record positive property price growth.