Poisoned? Why are so many birds dying on the shores of Lake Rotorua?
A local store owner says it had been a big issue over the last few months.
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Revealed: Rotorua's first million-dollar metro suburb
The city's average property value was now just shy of hitting $800,000 - OneRoof
Mark Lister: The bear market that nobody noticed
COMMENT: Missed the memo? There's a reason this news might've passed you by.
Letters to the editor: Rubbish dumpers let everyone down
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
'Aggressive homeless' could push Rotorua off tourism map: business leaders
Staff shortages and emergency housing issues have some concerned about visitor experience.
Comment: Access to vaping needs to be balanced
OPINION: Kiwi teenagers are preferring e-cigarettes over smoked tobacco
The big issue worrying a retiring police district commander
After more than 40 years on the force, Andy McGregor says it's time to wind down.
Do local politicians really need to live locally?
Giving up on local candidates being local would be another nail in the coffin.
'Simultaneously savage and tender': Tom Sainsbury on his tour, the sensitivities of fame
"I sometimes put videos up and think 'why did you do that?', Tom Sainsbury says.
Food providers 'stretched' as prices high, demand higher
The fears come as they find themselves in a vicious cycle of more demand and less food.
Cockroaches and cold showers: Tenants hit out over 'unacceptable' living conditions
The tenancy compliance and investigations team has launched an investigation.
Tiaras, evening gowns fly off the shelves for platinum jubilee
A royalist of 69 years says the jubilee is a "great excuse for a party"
Infracore appoints third chief executive in seven years - one councillor 'concerned'
Infracore was the only council-controlled organisation with a surplus for the period.
Omicron outbreak: 14 deaths, 6232 new cases; virus subvariants detected in community
These are the first BA.4 and BA.5 cases reported in the community.
Jo Raphael: We love Australians - well, most of them
OPINION: We're known for our hospitality, but these Aussie imports are not welcome.
Subscribers debate gang member prison rates
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Parenting guilt is guaranteed
OPINION: Special moments outweigh the guilt of stay at home parenting.
Aorangi School a pilot for Hoops in Schools in Rotorua
Hoops in Schools donated two new basketball hoops to Aorangi School.
Kaharoa's Kale Bronlund will be turning pages for a cause
Blind Low Vision NZ is calling on tamariki to get reading in the Great Kiwi Bookathon.
Rotorua to celebrate Matariki with umu kohukohu whetū
To honour Matariki being observed as a public holiday there will be an umu kohukohu whetū.
Lake's colourful characters come to life
A lifelong love of books has led to the publishing of the Gabby Goose stories
SH5 has opened after fatal crash near Rotorua
Police were notified of the crash at about 3.10am.
'I will not back off': Councillor defiant amid calls for resignation
'If they have an issue with it, they can take it up with the Local Government Minister.'
Punched in the head and jaw: Union 'concerned' about assaults on mental health staff
Another assault resulted in a staff member getting a concussion.
Drug delivery gone wrong? Black Power gang member's death - coroner's finding
A coroner's finding into death of a 47-year-old motorcyclist has been made public.
Okawa island holds much history
Motutawa Island sits in the bay of Okawa, located north of the Rotorua township.
'I will always belong': Roar of bikes carries message of hope to smaller hapori
Ride for Life is raising awareness about suicide.
'Need to pull out the big guns': The major mahi of creating healthy wetlands
There is no one step to put to rights what generations of us have squandered and spoiled.
The next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu bill
The Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.
Buffets, bubble tea, thrills in nature: What to do this long weekend
The city's accommodation will be almost full, Rotorua NZ says.
'High trust': Library going fines-free
The library director says the move is about "enablement" over enforcement.