Flying high: Hot air balloon visits Glenholme School
The visit by hot air balloon entrepreneur Andrew Parker had a strong educational aspect.
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Photography scholarships on offer in Click Happy Easter Egg Hunt
Scholarships are available to be won by the photographers who capture the best images.
A Purpose in Life: Life stories written by students
Age Concern Rotorua organised an intergenerational book project, which is now published.
Community coming together for Pasifika celebration
The annual Pasifika cultural celebration is being held at the Village Green on Saturday.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Beach Dig success, year post-lockdown, Easter coming
Paul Hickey discusses the Beach Dig, a year post-lockdown, summer ending and Easter.
Red Tulip Walk to raise awareness of Parkinson's
A Red Tulip Walk for Parkinson's awareness and fundraising is on April 10.
Easter rally will turn racecourse into hive of activity
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association is holding its national rally in Rotorua.
Kids put their open water safety skills to practice
The Kauria Te Moana programme had just under 70 children learning open water safety
Mini mania: Pork Pie Charity Run on the go
The Pork Pie Charity Run started today and is raising funds for KidsCan.
Public have tough job of picking photo winner
The public can help pick a winner for this year's Love Our Lakes photo competition.
New show added and win brunch with quartet
The Howard Morrison Quartet is adding an extra performance to its Rotorua shows.
Sandy fun: The Hits Beach Dig returns for 2021
The free Hits Beach Dig is on at Hannahs Bay Reserve on Sunday, with entry limited to 300.
Challenge yourself: Rotorua Walking Festival nearly here
The 2021 Rotorua Walking Festival is on this weekend, and it's not too late to enter.
Losing hair: Kadin Martin shaving hair to raise funds
The 11 year old is shaving his hair for Shave for a Cure, to help support his cousin.
Ageing positively: Expo featuring range of stalls
The annual Positive Ageing Expo is this Saturday at the Parksyde Community Centre.
Sharing is caring: Share your water safety experiences
Rotorua's encouraged to share its water safety experiences with each other for awareness.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - America's Cup, Covid-19 vaccination, The Hits Beach Dig
Paul Hickey discusses Cup fever, receiving his first Covid shot and a great kids' event.
Rotorua songwriting competition back for second year
The Rotorua Song Writing Competition Te Manu Tito Waiata is returning.
Comedy tour bringing humour for all to Rotorua
The Fresh Four: Comedy Tour is coming to Rotorua for one night on Saturday, March 27.
Inaugural festival showcasing kapa haka excellence on stage
The inaugural Te Hui Ahurei o Ngā Uri a Atuamatua is on this Saturday at Rotorua Stadium.
Sibling rivalry at New Zealand Superbike Champs
The national superbike championships wrapped up in Taupō at the weekend.
Behind the wheel: Road safety messages for students
Students were engaged at the Road Safety Rotorua Youth Expo this week.
Q & A: Classical guitarist Christopher Everest
Christopher Everest's Classical Guitar Recital will be in Rotorua on Friday, March 26.
Outstanding! Aquatic Centre's 50m pool reopens
Completion of 50m pool marks end of the first phase in work to redevelop Aquatic Centre.
Students' visual art excellence visits Rotorua in exhibition
The Top Art 2021 exhibition will be in Rotorua from March 23 to March 26.
Explore two-acre lakeside garden for fundraiser
A Garden Festival is being held to raise funds for St Faith's Church maintenance.
Paul Hickey: Royal debate, Sonny Bill magic and loopy pizza
Paul Hickey discusses royal debates, Sonny Bill and Fruit Loop pizza.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Fun weekends, coffee beliefs and The Hits Beach Dig
Paul Hickey discusses weekends, coffee beliefs and The Hits Beach Dig.
Te Ahurei Holi O Rotorua to burst with colour and unity
Te Ahurei Holi O Rotorua is being held on March 14 and is a free event.
Celebrating taonga: Children's Day coming up
Rotorua is encouraged to celebrate Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children's Day on Sunday.
Exhibition of 2020's 'uns' at Arts Village
Today, "UN: Twenty20 in Review" will open in the Studio Gallery at The Arts Village.
'Healing to know I wasn't alone': Events to reduce silence around suicide
A Ride4Life and Healing Wānanga is being held to raise suicide awareness this month.
Gowns and Geysers: Local pageant a new TV series
The Miss Rotorua pageant will feature in a new show called Gowns and Geysers.
Garden Party: Themed attire comes out for opening
Age Concern Rotorua celebrated an official opening of its new premises with the community.