'Reducing their food budgets': Rising costs turn some to food parcels, Salvation Army
Worries about food are outstripping worries about housing, Consumer NZ says.
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Thrifty tip: What this mum does at the supermarket to save money on food
Their families still eat well, despite being strict on the budget.
Opinion: Free concert a celebration of Te Arawatanga at its best
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Money raised on the day was a tad under $40,000.
Community loses two distinguished kaumatua
Kahu Ki Rotorua pays tribute two venerable kaumatua who made huge contributions.
Kaumatua olympics organiser overwhelmed by numbers for 2023 event
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Response takes organisers by surprise
Te Arakau Te Umu a fierce Te Arawa warrior
Sister of chief Te Rangikauariro was married to the famous warrior Te Arakau.
Opinion: Kick for a Cause fundraiser already a success
The inaugural charitable soccer matches raise money for a good cause.
'Made every ounce of lost sleep so worthwhile': Te Arawa concert raises nearly $40K for flood victims
Concert organisers have described the amount of money raised as "humbling".
Years of passion to be celebrated in Anne Samson School of Ballet 50th Jubilee concert
The Anne Samson School of Ballet 50th Jubilee is on Saturday, April 1.
Opinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cake
OPINION: It was the quality of their material and performance that caught my eye and ear.
Kai whakapaepae heals hurt from careless words
The warrior’s spear can be evaded, but not the thrust of words.
New programme nurtures tech future for rangatahi
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Free course offers exciting pathway to creative jobs.
'Part of something special': Job opportunitys at new spa
Job opportunities are now open for a large number of roles.
Collection for flood victims at special kapa haka performance
Te Matatini teams to take Lakeside stage.
Rangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populations
Summer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.
QE Health invites Rotorua community to experience new facility
Health and wellness go hand in hand at the new centre.
Scholarships an exciting start to the year for students
Tate Tisdall, 17, and Ihita Nath, 14, have received Scholarships from Speech New Zealand.
Mrs Universe 2022 in Bulgaria an eye-opening experience
Rotorua's Kogi So was one of 91 delegates competing in the international pageant.
'Significant difference': Families reap rewards from mammoth fundraiser efforts
The results of an annual fundraiser have thrilled its organisers despite cost of living.
'Beyond our expectations': Cheers as Supper Club fundraising tally announced
'Today was beyond our expectations.'
First citizenship ceremony of 2023 full of emotion and congratulations
Thirty people became Kiwi citizens at the first citizenship ceremony for 2023.
Rural Rotorua community could soon get life-saving medical device
Rotomā is one of the last lake communities to receive a community board-funded defib.
QE Health to benefit from Lakeside Rotorua concert’s fundraising collection
The concert will also give the community an opportunity to donate to QE Health.
20 bikes donated to school
Twenty bikes were delivered to Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hurungaterangi.
Children's Day: A fun-filled day to celebrate childhood
Children of all ages can enjoy a range of fun activities with their whānau.
Rotorua students ambassadors of programme empowering girls through sports
Eight local students are part of the Forward Foundation’s Ambassador programme this year.
$18,000 luxury cruise to be auctioned off for charity
It's that time of year again for locals to dig deep in their pockets for a good cause.
Te Koutu a feature of Te Arawa history
Te Koutu has a long history that stretches back to the time of Tuhoromatakaka.
Key leadership positions named for iwi-owned spa
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Top appointments announced for world-class facility.
Rotorua exhibition on show at Te Matatini 2023
Exhibition has travelled far and wide in the past decade.
'A new beginning': New building shows QE Health's commitment to Rotorua
“We will be around for another 80 years. This place is designed for our locals."
Roll along for tractor and machinery fun
Rotorua club hopes to draw a big crowd to its annual event on Sunday, February 26.