Local school to celebrate 20-year anniversary with reunion
Te Āhuru Mōwai - Rotorua School for Young Parents is celebrating 20 years with a reunion.
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Famous Rotorua traction engine finds new home
The 1892 McLaren Traction Engine No.455 has moved from Rotorua to Putaruru.
Mud and obstacle-ridden challenge: Tough Guy and Gal fun
A range of Tough Guy and Gal events will be held at Lakes Ranch in Rotorua next week.
Lots of Laughs: Monty Python's Spamalot brought to stage
Rotorua Musical Theatre's upcoming show is Monty Python's Spamalot.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Fantastic dancing, password safety and a busy Waipa
Paul Hickey talks Dancing for Hospice, password safety and Waipa being a hive of activity.
Rotorua tamariki set to learn new skills
Stars Teina is a follow-on to Kiwi Can, a programme delivered in schools across Aotearoa.
MCing Dancing for Hospice and Olympics action
Paul Hickey discusses the upcoming Hospice event and past and present Olympics action.
Biking inspiration on the big screen
The Big Bike Film Feature Series is bringing an inspiring documentary to Rotorua.
Glass art magic and science: Pupils proud of creations
Glenholme School's senior students shared glass art creations in an exhibition this week.
Instrument fusion: Enjoy beautiful arrangements
The Aroha String Quartet and clarinet player Rachel Vernon will perform in Rotorua
Interesting to learn from local stories at ArtsMad
The next ArtsMad session is being held on Thursday, August 10 with a range of speakers.
Te Arawa performing artists unite to launch Aronui 2021
Aronui returns with a new trailer in collaboration with 'Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa'.
Love, support and hope - Get behind Rotorua HopeWalk
People are being encouraged to save the date of Rotorua HopeWalk 2021 on their calendars
Journey full of highlights: Q&A with Mary-Beth on The Arts Village
Mary-Beth Acres reflects on her journey as Arts Village director with Rotorua Weekender
St Chads a heart-warming way to volunteer your time
Rotorua Weekender's Shauni James experiences volunteer work at St Chads Charitable Trust.
Paul Hickey: Taking your car for its dreaded WoF check
Paul discusses car woes, business award votes, pies, and horse racing and dance action.
Celebrating citizenship: 29 people become Kiwis
Twenty-nine people became new Kiwi citizens this week.
Two choirs to share the joy of singing
The NZ Male Voice Choir will combine with the Rotorua District Choir for one concert.
Stencil creations: Learn new skills through art workshops
The Arts Village has workshops coming up, run by street artist Razor Taser Laser.
Adaptive MTB 'Give it a Go Day' for those with disabilities
Adapt MTB with Mountain Bike Rotorua is hosting a 'Give it a Go' day.
Cupcakes for a cause: SPCA Cupcake Day around the corner
SPCA Cupcake Day is back and the community's encouraged to don aprons and get baking.
'New dawn in journalism': Rotorua Weekender wins funding for bilingual news section
NZME is working with local trust Te Mau Aroha and writer Roimata Mihinui on the project.
New Year's extravaganza: GLO Festival back for 2021
Rotorua's GLO Festival on New Year's Eve usually attracts about 15,000 people.
Giving Cure Kids a helping hand: Help make a difference
Aramex Rotorua is taking part in the Red Nose Appeal this July.
Barking up the right tree: Getting dog registrations done
Dog registrations are due by July 31 and a penalty may apply to late registrations.
Problematic plastic: Learn more about being plastic free
The campaign Plastic Free July is running, with people encouraged to learn more
Array of art: Exhibitions at The Arts Village this August
The Arts Village is welcoming two group exhibitions to its galleries in August.
Paul Hickey: Upgraded Lakefront, rare games, dance nerves
Paul Hickey discusses the upgraded Lakefront, games worth a fortune and dancing nerves.
Hopping holidays: Families making most of activities
Families have been making the most of activities these July school holidays.
Rotorua teen part of dance squad on television show
Rotorua's Ngatahi Webster, 14, is part of a squad in Season 2 of K-Pop Academy.
Public poems: Poetry can be shared with wider community
Submissions are being accepted for this year's Poetry in Windows project.
Boredom Busters: Plenty to do these school holidays
There is something for all to enjoy during the July school holidays.
Miss Rotorua 2021 contestants revealed
Miss Rotorua 2021 contestants have begun their pageant journeys.