Series of battles to avenge death of relative
To the west of Rotorua township lies the old battlefield named Mataipuku.
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Salon closed but hairdressing scissors not fully hung up yet
Julie Hammond has recently closed Streakz Hair on Sunset at the age of 72.
$10,000 worth of musical instruments donated by musicians
Two Rotorua schools to receive $10,000 worth of musical instruments from NZ musicians.
Rotorua Primary School team dedicated to going to international comp
Rotorua Primary School team qualifies for the International SeaPerch Competition in USA.
Rotorua: Final BBQ, business party and new CBD shops
Opinion: Paul Hickey discusses final BBQs, a party on Eat Streat and new CBD shops.
Making statements through yarn bombing on trees
A Trail of Blooming Yarn has been installed, which includes six yarn bombed trees.
Glitz and fancy footwork! Harcourts Dancing for Hospice is back
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns for its sixth year on August 20.
Ngahuia crowned runner-up in the Miss Earth 2021
Ngahuia was crowned Miss Earth Air New Zealand 2021, runner-up in Miss Earth 2021.
Tāwhiwhikareao - A clash of paradigms
Ngaoho was a brother in law of the fighting chief Te Takinga.
The story behind Rotorua's Rangitoto
Te Rangi i totongia ai te ihu o Tamatekapua is its full name.
Oranga Tamariki adopt Maori informed restorative justice practice approach
Approach encompasses learnings from the journeys of our tupuna so long ago.
School upgrades uncover treasure trove of history
The former manual training block is being upgraded
Arts projects in Rotorua awarded more than $40,000 funding
Artists in area benefit from $40,378 going to 18 arts projects.
Exciting year ahead for Rotorua's Accelerando programme
The Rotorua Accelerando Programme is back this year and hoping to reach more students.
Pedalling in nature: Families can enjoy benefits together
Nominations are open now for the winter Share the Ride with Whānau programme.
Opinion: It's opening time and Rotorua is ready
Paul Hickey discusses events returning, bucket list wishes and 'Free Ticket Friday'.
Plenty for all ages as photographers and authors exhibit at The Arts Village
This April is a month of discovery.
Sport, role models and community giving come together
Rotorua Athlete Development Trust helps athletes do charitable work in the community.
Tough job for judges selecting exhibition awards
He Kete Kotahi He Whenu Maha - One Basket Many Strands featured 170 works of art.
Geeky tutu works to empower his people
Potaua Biasiny-Tule works to ensure our people have skills to stand in the digital world.
The stories behind the hills of Whakapoungakau
It was an area once renowned for its abundance of trees and birdlife.
Hearings to begin on beneficial entitlement to Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
Hearings on who has beneficial entitlement to the valley start on Monday.
Outdoorsman's art funds true love - the forest
Tane Lawless is happiest in the taiao.
Wingspan continues to soar to new heights
Wingspan will celebrate its anniversary by remembering the birds that it helped.
New Menzshed building officially opened
The official opening of the new Rotorua Menzshed Trust building was celebrated.
School's biosecurity work and dedication recognised
Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
Opinion: Event restriction changes, MIQ facilities, pricey toilet paper
Paul Hickey discusses this week's announcements around the traffic light system.
Winter is coming - still fun ways to stay motivated to exercise
In colder months it can be hard to find the motivation to stay active and exercise.
Vocal quartet of emerging artists showcasing their roots
Tokowhā has been performing together since 2020 and is coming to Rotorua.
Frank and open korero lifts taboo off dying
Discussion on the end of life is often left in the too-hard basket.
Feared tohunga calls down revenge on island
The island Motu-a-tara lies in the central-southern part of Lake Rotomā.
Netball-starved fanatics primed for season liftoff
Netball is coming out of the two-year Covid-enforced hibernation.
Have your say on future exhibitions at Rotorua Museum
Rotorua Museum is keen to find out what the community wants to see when it reopens.
Paul Hickey: Petrol panic, doors or wheels and sweet treats
Paul Hickey discusses petrol panic, doors versus wheels and sweet treat giveaway.