Rotorua bounces back: How tourism 'jewel' survived a hammering
Visitors to the city have spent more in past year than they did before pandemic hit.
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Social media lights a fire under envy
More people want to keep up with the Joneses “including the Joneses themselves".
Mark Lister: What’s a borrower to do if their mortgage is coming up for renewal?
OPINON: Whether to float, fix and for how long is a common question for borrowers to ask.
‘It’s awesome’: Pensioner welcomes new window after two-year wait
It went in within a week of Mary Smith sharing her story with Local Democracy Reporting.
Lifeguards launch beach patrols on Labour Weekend
Lifeguards' summer patrols begin this weekend at Bay of Plenty beaches.
'Serious public safety concerns': Pharmacy's licences cancelled
"These are the only pharmacy licences cancelled during 2023 to date."
Mongrel Mob captain sentenced for destroying evidence in murder case
'[The vehicle] may well have contained important forensic evidence.'
Gold clams: Bay of Plenty launches new QR code for lake users
Meanwhile, Biosecurity NZ has committed more than $2 million to manage the clams.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Protecting local resources
Korowhakatupua is a mokai who had her kāinga on the shores of the Utuhina River.
Public transport authority spent $3.2m on vehicles and subsided taxi fares
BOPRC frequently encourages people to use greener transport options.
Anthem of our pride: Origin of the Maori Battalion tune
Waiata composed during Te Arawa’s preparation for Te Tiriti o Waitangi centennial.
Fostering future talent: Summer rugby league programme for tamariki
Six-week summer rugby league programme for 5 to 10-year-olds.
'No place for novices': Briton died on Mt Ruapehū after tackling steep slope without safety rope
It took more than eight hours to get Emma Langley off the mountain.
'Hibernation' over: Long weekend set to be pumping as visitors converge on city
Labour Weekend marks the start of the tourism high season for Rotorua.
'Tarnished': How migrant exploitation cases are harming NZ's reputation overseas
The cost of living and crime are other turnoffs for skilled workers.
The Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Council charged after tourist injured falling into geothermal sinkhole
The charge laid by WorkSafe carries a maximum $1.5m fine.
Pricey GP visits, long waits lead to 'ridiculous use of hospital resources'
Opinion: Every day I am amazed at how people worse off than me manage to get by.
Man heartbroken as wife's memorial tree to be torn down
The regional council says the removal of the tree is essential for flood protection.
Bay season jamboree opens speedway calender
Baypark closed off entries for traditional Labour Weekend season opener earlier this week.
'Roadworks season' hits Rotorua: How to avoid it this long weekend
What time to set off if you want to avoid worst of roadworks disruptions.
Photos: Rotorua Pink Walk 2023
Locals painted the town pink this evening for the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust’s annual Pink Walk.
Touching moment: 21yo new MP pays tribute to trailblazing ancestor at Parliament
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's tūpuna, Wiremu Katene, also paved the way for Māori.
Major changes for 2024 Baywide Premier rugby season
The changes come after an “exhaustive three-month consultation and feedback process".
'They want me to follow my dreams and not go back to war,' says young Israeli tourist
She wants to go to Hobbiton but might have to go to war instead.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Megan
Could you give little Megan the cat a home?
'There's very little birdsong': Pests threaten native bush at Lake Ōkāreka
But a grant of $25,000 could help take the forest back from wallabies, rats and possums.
'Extremely exciting': Bay set to reap the benefits of busy summer cruise ship season
Tauranga is set to welcome the first of more than 110 cruise ships.
Council considers time limits at three popular parking spots
Council seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.
Multiple gang-related shootings sparks police investigation
A 29-year-old has been arrested in relation to the shootings
Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access
OPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.
'I’m one of the lucky ones', breast cancer survivor says ahead of Pink Walk
Rotorua walkers are preparing to walk in a colourful pink crowd tomorrow night.
First-class fashion at second-chance show for hospice
Lake Taupō Hospice Shop is putting on a fashion show with a twist.