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Chatting and problem-solving: The free mental health service anyone can use
One patient said the difference it had made in his life had been like "chalk and cheese".
'Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang': Gunshots unnerve residents, shot woman critical
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.
Local Focus: Ukulele club now a confidence-building social hub
Rotorua ukulele club is a music hub and social club all in one.
'Great sadness': Funeral for man hit by car in city to be held today
Richard Martin suffered critical injuries in the crash, and died six days later.
Black Power kidnapping: Woman sentenced to home detention in emergency housing
The final two people involved in a gang drug debt revenge plot have been sentenced.
Woman critical after shooting near Rotorua
A woman was located at the scene with a serious gunshot wound.
Your weather: Another wet week on the way for Bay of Plenty
The best weather of the week may already be behind us.
Webster makes memorial concert commitment despite koro's death
Why the Gift of Music concert is extra special for young musicians.
Rotorua businesses optimistic for summer after busy long weekend
The outlook for summer is looking strong for Rotorua.
Police block Malfroy Rd as search carried out
Police blocked Malfroy Rd while they carried out a search for a wanted person.
Spare a thought for those working today
COMMENT: Many people will enjoy a day off today but service people may not.
Bigger venue named for Juicy Fest Tauranga
Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule and others headline the festival.
'A really dark place': How one mother beat post-partum depression
'I was feeling depressed, having a newborn and then I had to try and save my marriage.'
Rotorua pedestrian dies in hospital week after early morning collision
The incident took place on Arawa St last weekend.
Luke Kirkness: Govt inviting vigilantism by lack of action against crime
OPINION: They've opened the bank and made promises but little has transpired.
Gangs, meth, guns and murder: Killer woman a 'powder keg fuelled with rage'
Moetu Kaitai has been jailed for life after getting angry at men and shooting Kalvin Kana.
Letters: Efforts to improve drug rehab access 'wasted'
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'Quite special': One family, one church, three weddings
Rosemary Robb has always wanted to get married at St Faith's. Today her dream comes true.
Jiu jitsu, tattoos, and orchids - What's on in the Bay this long weekend
Indigenous tattooing, orchids, jiu jitsu and more.
Subscribers weigh in on Rotorua tourism operators wanting Govt fix for 'brand damage'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Subscribers weigh in on rising costs to add $110 a week
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Local Focus: Who's got the voting vibes?
Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.
How's the Rotorua economy? Businesses urged to give opinions in next survey
The survey is conducted every six months to gather regular feedback.
Sonya Bateson: Timing of Sam Uffindell investigation release was 'disrepectful'
OPINION: It just smacks of trying to bury the story, whether that was the intention or not
Late entertainer's whānau get peek at new Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Members of the Morrison family visited the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to see the progress.
Make waves for local trust and join sea of pink
This year's Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust 2022 Pink Walk is on October 19.
'Outstanding' artworks to be exhibited and sold for cause
John Paul College students are displaying/selling works to raise money for a local cause.
Providing new challenges for robotics students
Eight robotics teams now use a new AquaBots 2.0 kits to help challenge and engage them.
Sailability Rotorua stoked with support from cyclist
Sailability Rotorua offers sailing opportunities to anyone with a disability.
Join in 2022 Global Greyhound Walk at Whakarewarewa Forest
Greyhounds as Pets is one of the retired greyhound adoption charities in New Zealand.
Three mayoral races you should know about
The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.
Rotorua's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata takes on the big shots in hockey
A little kura has qualified for the Rankin Cup - the top-tier secondary school tournament.
Mattresses, fridges, biking in heels: Waipa Mill's first female worker turns 100
Aline Douglas used to have to bike home to use the toilet. There wasn't one at work.