Matt Cowley: Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr was right to increase the official cash rate
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'Crackhead, 'prostitute': Landlord found to have harassed tenant, threatened her with gang retribution
The tenant went nearly four months without a working shower.
PMG Funds celebrates 30 years, CEO 10 years at the helm
PMG Funds is celebrating 30 years in business, and its CEO a decade at the helm.
'Don't put it off': Cancer survivor's message as low screening rates in Bay revealed
Keitha Wineti-Guttill had no breast cancer symptoms, but was diagnosed in June 2020
Comment: Getting a taste of the Salvation Army foodbank's secret sauce
My day as a Salvation Army foodbank volunteer
Tauranga scientist wins Royal Society of Chemistry prize for bilingual education kits
Jane Hoggard's team developed bilingual science kits for school kids.
‘Exciting’: $800,000 project to move whare waka to Rotorua’s lakefront approved
The council issued a total value of $6,669,000 in commercial building consents in October.
Expert warns third wave of Covid happening now, everyone needs a jab
Last week 1103 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes district.
Rotorua businesses brace for third wave of Covid-19 cases amid other challenges
One business owner says another lockdown would be "devastating".
Region's top athletes acknowledged at sports awards
Olympians, Commonwealth Games athletes and coaches were among the winners.
'Just beautiful': Kapa haka pupils delight whānau
Rotorua schools are showing their parents their kapa haka skills at various performances.
50 years in the making: Rotorua historian publishes latest book
Celebrating the Yesteryears of Rotorua
Zoe Hunter: Age is no barrier to keeping fit - my dad is proof
My dad jumped in the boxing ring at age 58, and I couldn't be prouder.
Opinion: Reasons why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote
OPINION: There is nothing dangerous about the act of voting, at least not in New Zealand.
Treasures shared during Rotorua Heritage Road Show
People shared their beloved historical items at the Rotorua Heritage Road Show.
Multicultural Football Tournament brings players together for fun day of football and unity
Multicultural Rotorua and Rotorua United Football Club have teamed up for a tournament.
Operatunity presents Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Operatunity's 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' coming to Rotorua.
Diwali Rotorua bringing evening of vibrancy and positivity for all
The community is invited to celebrate Diwali at the Rotorua Night Market on December 1.
Why many Kiwis are choosing to get ahead on their mortgage
'Even a small increase in repayments can knock years off your loan term.'
Review: Rotorua Little Theatre’s Treasure Island a bounty of laughs
Rotorua Little Theatre's pantomime Treasure Island is bound to have you giggling.
'A bit of trepidation': MP Tāmati Coffey on preparing to raise 'baby number two'
'We’re not necessarily experts on girls but actually, we’ll be okay.'
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Birth involves whole whanau and whakapapa
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Matauranga Maori creates spiritual space at birthings.
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Spraying for summer: Weed eradication under way at local lakes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: TALT ensures lakes in good health.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tupuna jealously guarded ancient taonga
Te Arawa ancestors carried many tangible gifts from Hāwaiki Tawhitiareare.
'Frustration' over delay in defining emergency housing
'MBIE haven’t got off their - um, haven’t done their job yet.'
MP Tāmati Coffey announces baby girl due in March
Coffey made the announcement on Facebook this afternoon.
Bay of Plenty iwi invests in Gull as it welcomes Māori shareholders
Ngāi Te Rangi says it's 'an opportunity to diversify our investment portfolio'.
Serious injuries after car crashes into Ford Rd fence
Police were called to the crash about 10.10am.
Premium Debate: Why not allow 10-year-olds to vote?
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
Watch: Tragic Moko's dad speaks out - 'How I am going to forgive?'
Jordan Rangitoheriri's first public interview reflecting on the tragic loss of his son.
Graduate vet recipient of career-boosting scheme
Waikato-based veterinary graduate Melissa Veltman will receive $55,000 over five years.
Lotto struck in Murupara and Rotorua
Twenty players won second division in total last night.
Blood and power: Green light for shared $16 million new city building
Building consent valued issues for $16m for a five-story office building.