Night of African fashion and entertainment for charity
An Africa Fashion Show is being held on Saturday, August 8 at Apumoana Marae.
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Paul Hickey: Be patient and follow roadworks speed limits
Paul Hickey is the host of the locally based 9am-3pm show on The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM.
Toi Ohomai hosts aspiring mountain bikers
Toi Ohomai played host to the National Mountain Bike Hub's winter training camp.
Calling all artists! Rotorua's iconic Christmas tree after talented decorators
The tree was a staple of Rotorua's Christmas festivities.
'Only time leaving the house all week': Rotorua elderly to benefit from new wheels
Local organisations banded together to make the purchase of the vehicle a possibility.
Kindy making way for new building after 66 years
Central Kids Helen Downer Kindergarten is making a temporary move for a new building.
Volunteers needed to enhance learner-driver safety
The Rotorua Blue Light programme is appealing for more volunteer navigators.
Colourful beanies connect residents with students
Aorangi Primary School delighted with knitted beanies from retirement village.
Networking event helps accommodation partners
.Hello Social, now in its fourth year was held recently at Terrace Kitchen.
Pink brekkie: food for a cause
People in Rotorua are putting their skills to use for Pink Ribbon Breakfast fundraisers.
Creativity and wonder in school holidays
Families have been busy getting among school holiday activities in Rotorua.
Community and culture come together at Tanabata
The 2020 Tanabata Japanese Star Festival was successfully held despite Covid-19 hurdles.
Keeping away winter blues and illness
The Rotorua community is encouraged to stay well and active during these colder months.
Community welcome to join grave cleaning project
New Zealand Remembrance Army Rotorua holds a public meeting on Monday with updates.
Pātaka kai helping with food cost relief
Local preschools have been setting up pātaka kai to help families out during hard times.
School holiday events beyond our bubbles
There is plenty on offer in Rotorua for the July school holidays.
School celebrates essential workers and gets active
Ngongotahā Primary School was buzzing as it completed a walk-a-thon.
Wheels whirr at bike track opening for school
Rotorua Primary School celebrated the grand opening of its Bike Track and Trail.
Creativity in lockdown on show
Parksyde Community Centre is holding an exhibition showcasing art from during lockdown.
Night-time Zorb fun raises funds for good cause
Zorb Rotorua, along with Mitai Māori Village, raised funds for Salvation Army Rotorua.
Business celebrates 50 years of diverse work
Rotorua family owned and operated business Wood Masters Ltd celebrates 50 years in July.
Twenty years of clicking and clacking for those in need
Operation Cover Up Rotorua is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the initiative.
Adventure inspiration for outdoor community
The 2020 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's National Tour is in Rotorua next month.
Selfless volunteers thanked and celebrated
Mayor Steve Chadwick praised volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week.
Committed SPCA volunteer wins award
Rotorua's Kerenapu Winiata-Katting received the Outstanding Young Volunteer award.
Miss Rotorua is back for fourth year
The Miss Rotorua 2020 annual launch is on July 5, when entries also close.
Christmas in June for local bookstores
Rotorua bookshops are grateful for the support they have received post-lockdown.
Community's 'unsung heroes' to be celebrated
National Volunteer Week is running from Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27.
Optometrist discusses digital eye strain
A Rotorua optometrist warns increased screen time causing a surge in digital eye strain.
New club aims to make water sports more accessible
Rotorua Awa Club is aiming to help make water sports more accessible to people and youth.
Primary school gets active to fundraise and spread thanks
Ngongotahā School is holding a Walk-a-thon and thanking essential workers.
Youth ready to take on Mount Maunganui challenge
Three Rotorua youth tackling Mount Maunganui for Hillary Outdoor Education Centre.
ArtsMad back with virtual presence
ArtsMad is back and taking on its first virtual appearance.
Road safety: Important things for drivers to consider
Remembering to drive to the conditions is just one of the reminders for local drivers.