Sonya Bateson: I was utterly terrified. How do we combat this anti-social behaviour?
OPINION: Reports of harassment and intimidation in public spaces appear to be on the rise.
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Opinion: How we're missing the chance to punish bad drivers
Luke Kirkness says the law is the law, and if you break it, you should be punished.
Retailers grapple with 'challenging world' as sales drop
However, people are spending more.
Kharl WiRepa's designs to grace runways in Paris and London
Kharl WiRepa will be showcasing 20 looks on the catwalk in Paris and London.
Abundance of browsing and inspo fun on offer
The Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show for 2022 is now just a month away
New sports uniforms to get school kids physical
Ngongotahā Primary School's 2022 goal is to get more students active in sports.
Bhajan Sandhya reverberates through Arts Village
Hindu Youth New Zealand organised the first Bhajan Sandhya recently at The Arts Village.
Rowing club paddling full speed into community lives
The Rotorua Rowing Club is holding a 'Learn To Row' series for high school students.
What is an enduring power of attorney, and do I need one?
Frontline Law solicitor Julie Schmidt gives some advice.
Tarawera eruption: Three warnings of the great disaster
It's told three opportunities presented themself to Tūhourangi warning of the eruption.
Therapy aids in keeping koeke safe and healthy
Ageing can rob us of the basic functions including eating and swallowing safely.
Mt Tarawera eruption birthed a new dawn
About 2am on June 10, 1886, the world changed irrevocably when Tarawera erupted.
Scammed: Woman left 'angry', 'violated' and broke after bank details stolen
'I want people to be aware this could happen to anyone, at any time.'
Abundance of events coming up to celebrate Matariki
Matariki, this year celebrated on June 24, is the nationally recognised Māori New Year.
Man arrested after 'prolonged and violent' assault on teen at mall
It followed a public appeal for information issued by police today.
Mt Tarawera eruption anniversary marked with film screening
On June 10, 1886, Mount Tarawera erupted, claiming 120 lives and grimly impacting iwi.
Rotorua 5.7 per cent rates rise one step closer
The mayor says a rates decrease and reduced expenditure won't carry the district forward.
Live: 7927 new community cases, 27 deaths, 12 in ICU
A health official says we're on the same path as other countries experience more waves.
Stella Awards: Putting in the hard graft for customers
Entries are now open for the Stella Awards with both business and individual categories.
Floyd clawing his way back to purrfect health
Floyd is a live-in manager and vermin exterminator.
'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked
A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.
Chips and drinks: Rotorua petrol station ram-raided
The manager said he was notified of the incident around 10pm last night.
Warnings after boat sinks in BOP, tramp salvaged from Lake Rotorua
The boat sunk on Saturday and needed to be salvaged by the regional council.
Premium Debate: How climate change could drive up insurance costs
Subscribers have their say.
Bryce Heard: Time for courageous community leadership
OPINION: We need a clear, public, and unequivocal city development plan.
'They're beatable': How the Chiefs could end Crusaders' era of dominance
The Chiefs won the last meeting between the two sides in Christchurch.
Councillors welcome new rules to protect election candidate privacy
Candidates' physical addresses no longer required to be displayed.
Lotto: Lady luck spreads cheer around BOP
Lotto Second Division was struck in last night's live Lotto draw.
'Exciting': New $2m 'upmarket backpackers' planned for Rotorua
It will include a manager's residence and guest lounge but no kitchen.
Gang pad fire in Murupara 'not suspicious'
Building suffers 'substantial damage' after blaze in early hours of Monday morning.
Tūrangi's $3.5m sports facility 'a long time coming'
The next stage of the project at Tūrangitukua Park was marked with a blessing recently.
Taupō rock art collective to preserve precious taonga
The collective needs support to continue growing its kaupapa.
How New Zealand led the world in nursing
Taupō author Pamela Wood has explored the history of nursing in New Zealand
South Auckland deputy principal to head up Taupō high school
New principal to bring knowledge of Pasifika and Māori student achievement to Taupō.