Flooding now unlikely in Ngongotahā after residents urged to prepare to evacuate
MetService said Rotorua experienced 21mm in just an hour in Rotorua between 2pm and 3pm
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All Blacks greats: Why Sam Cane should be dropped in upcoming tests
Two All Blacks greats say Sam Cane should be dropped ahead of Ireland tests.
'Water is up to our knees': Flooding, crashes reported as rain pounds BOP, Rotorua
An orange warning for heavy rain is in place for Rotorua and BoP through to midnight.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Kaimanawa horses: Fertility control to limit herd growth
The contraceptive is injected by qualified veterinarians and will suppress fertility
Ute splits power pole in half in Rotorua crash
Police were called to the scene about 9.10am.
Opinion: Just do something - massacres need to stop
OPINION: US, just do something - anything - to stop the massacres.
'Made my week': Cystic fibrosis sufferer gifted money by stranger
The donor wanted Troy Watson to 'go and have fun' with his friends or family.
Monkeypox v Covid: How do the two viruses compare?
The Ministry of Health says the risk of importation of monkeypox to NZ is "moderate".
'Absolute crisis': Staff shortages hit aged-care sector
Consequences of low staff and funding have those in sector worried.
The bane and the joy of parents: Saturday morning sport
It's the Saturday Morning Sports Run. Most parents will know what that means ...
Business digest: 2022 Primary Industries Good Employer Awards finalists announced
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Serious crash: Six injured after two vehicles collide near Whakatāne
Fire fighters extricated two people trapped inside vehicles following the crash.
Nine deaths, less than 5000 new Covid cases today
The seven-day rolling average of community case numbers stands at 6904.
How a new father saved his family 'thousands'
He and other single-income families making it work share their stories.
Mark Lister: Cut your losses, or stick around for the ride?
OPINION: You might be better off to strap in and stay put through the market tumult.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Life 'going to change utterly': Lessons for people with long Covid
Chronic Fatigue patients say long Covid patients could benefit from their experiences.
Bachcare owners pocket nearly $14,000 in a year
In the past 12 months the average Bachcare owner income per booking was $663 in Rotorua.
6369 new Covid cases in the community, 13 deaths
The seven-day average of new community cases is about 1000 down on a week ago.
Marvellous Mr Mac: The teacher and author-illustrator winning over reluctant readers
Primary teacher Mr Mac writes to make kids laugh and to encourage reluctant readers.
Grant for $10k pallet stacker eases 'back-breaking' work at Rotorua Whakaora
This year has been a bumpy ride for beloved local charity Rotorua Whakaora.
Letters to the editor: Caution over sales of reserves applauded
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Opinion: 'Fat girl!' The story of (another) verbal hit-and-run
OPINION: Why is it always a loser in a crappy car?
'Fearless': Former All Black 'Red' Conway remembered
Richard 'Red' Conway notably had a broken finger amputated to play for the All Blacks.
Local Focus: Meet Astro Kid - Tama Kaiatea
William Lockwood is the new voice in te reo Maori and he's only nine years old.
Cockroaches and rodents: Landlords to pay damages for unsafe living conditions
Landlords have been punished for having tenants in unsafe units.
The Duke 'a fantastic crime caper'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on The Duke.
Local Focus: Rotorua boy to star as Astro kid in animated movie, Tama Kaiatea
He's the new voice in te reo Māori, and he's only nine years old.
Tāngarākau homicide: Police appeal for sightings of Rotorua man
The 57-year-old was found dead in Tāngarākau on May 7
'Nasty virus' and range of illnesses spread through schools
One school had more than 40 absences this week, another had 20 per cent of kids away.
Reserves proposal discussed as early as September
Selling Rotorua's reserves for housing has been discussed for at least eight months.