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QE Health milestone: Roof installed on 'wellness destination'
The new facility is expected to be complete in December this year.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on rental market shift
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Why adaptability is so important
OPINION: Adaptability is a precious skill and one adulthood helps grow.
'Bloody shock': Māori leader pursues German artist who stole his tā moko image
The altered photo is selling on Etsy for thousands of euros.
Jo Raphael: Winter ills and chills just as disruptive as Covid
OPINION: It's time to look at how to adapt with a second wave of Covid looming.
Did you drive through the Lake Rd eruption? What you need to do
On Wednesday, mud, steam and water were seen spurting out in Lakes Rd in Rotorua
Slam Rock brings another year of fast-paced action
Sulphur City Steam Rollers' Motley Crew battled their way to a win in Slam Rock 2022.
Art, music, reading, a dance party and more: July school holidays
There are a number of activities and events on in Rotorua during the July school holidays.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: 'Fundraising season', pay honesty, giveaways
Paul Hickey discusses ''fundraising season', a situation of honesty, and giveaways.
Toi Ohomai veterans project gets $1.2m grant
The project has been named as a recipient of Health Research Council (HRC) funding
Get into disco groove with musical theatre production
Streakin' Thru the 70s is being performed on various dates from July 15 to July 30.
'Diversity brings richness to a community'
Rotorua Lakes Council is now part of the Welcoming Communities programme.
Rotorua Singlespeed Society raises $8000 for causes
Celebrate Life raised $8000 for Cancer Society's Lions Lodge and Stroke Foundation.
Inspiring night out with collection of adventure films
The 2022 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's 'National Tour' is in Rotorua on July 26.
A Load of Rubbish: Kit to help rubbish and recycling learning
A new House of Science kit called 'A Load of Rubbish' has been launched in Rotorua.
'This place is on fire': Iconic event back in Rotorua this November
The Rotorua event's calendar is heating up with the latest announced yesterday.
Tūhoe kuia inspires Taiwanese female director to finish cross-cultural movie project
"Our people share the same ambition to revitalise our native language and ways of living."
Tūrangi Police Report: If you see suspicious activity, call us first
COMMENT: Sergeant Te Reipa Morunga, of Tūrangi, provides an update
Cages for bus drivers: Security fears after knifepoint robbery
The attack has prompted a call for perspex cages to protect bus drivers.
Life's work to keep our stories alive in carvings
Award recognises devotion to mahi toi.
Chief had younger brother as partner in crime
Whakaturia is the name of the dining room that serves Tamatekapua meeting house.
New health era for Te Arawa
Rotowhio ceremony marks the end of district health boards and a new direction.
'Rainmaker': Warning wild weather set for next two weeks
Unsettled weather will settle in over the next fortnight - forecasters say be prepared.
Emergency housing likely for more than five years - council
The comments come with a 'stark' warning to the council over housing initiatives.
Man found with AR-15 in motorhome can finally be named
The man was given interim suppression so he could "come to terms" with being named.
Cause of mud and steam eruption in Rotorua road revealed
The incident 'appears to be an infrastructure failure of a local geothermal bore'.
A fresh start: Sam Winders' surprising move after Silver Ferns omission
After nine seasons and 123 games for the Magic, midcourter Sam Winders is shifting south.
Where is Pikachu? Thief's 'bizarre' act with giant soft toy
The giant Pikachu was the biggest ticket item at Motion Entertainment's Timezone.
New dog area for Animal Care Tūrangi as number of animals nears 'crisis level'
Animal Care Tūrangi was able to adopt out 28 animals in June to avoid being overwhelmed.
Warnings of deluges, thunderstorms as wild weather bears down
The forecast is not looking great heading into the school holidays.
Watch: Emotional haka for student who died in motorbike crash
The much-loved student's cheekiness, opinions, curiosity and authenticity will be missed.
Magic pay tribute to departing stalwart Sam Winders
She rounded out the 2022 ANZ Premiership having played 123 games for the Magic.
Date set for iconic mountain bike festival's return to Rotorua
Crankworx has brought millions of dollars to the local economy in previous years.