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Luke Kirkness: Newly elected councils need patience and participation
OPINION: It's going to take more than the swish of a magic wand to solve everything.
Letters: Rotorua Brass Band needs support from the community
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Crispian Stewart: High school athletes pursue sporting dreams
In this week's wrap: A whitewater star, rugby selections and a clash with cricket titans.
'Fantastic' but 'overdue': National promises to extend breast screening
Australia, France and the UK already offer free breast cancer screening to women up to 74.
'Like a nightmare and I haven't woken up': Grieving fiance tells of horror collision
'He had so much more to give and so much life to live.'
Health warnings lifted for Lake Rotorua
The public has been reminded to always be cautious for signs of algal blooms.
Bus driver shortage: Transport minister says 'chronic challenge' a 'crisis'
The sector gathered this week to discuss issues and solutions, including recruitment.
Busy month for rescue helicopter
The rescue service carried out 30 missions in September.
Local Focus: Calling all creatures great and small
West Rotorua's St Barnabas church is opening doors to worshippers on two feet or four.
Time to hit pause on interest rate hikes? Subscribers weigh in
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Final days to have your say on proposed housing density changes
Submissions are open to have your say on proposed medium-density housing changes.
40 days on the snow: Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson on his 1000km South Pole expedition
The expedition is expected to take at least 40 days.
First and only te reo Māori Qur'an visits Rotorua
"Compassion and mercy are the cornerstones of the teachings of Islam."
Rotorua's highest-polling candidate also its youngest
Wang has been elected to a second term, preliminary results show.
Rotorua bucks voting trend but regional participation plummets
But, as of Sunday, Rotorua has seen an increase of voter turnout in this year's election.
Analysis: Rotorua's new mayor has her work cut out
Analysis: Rotorua will be looking to its new mayor to find solutions - and fast.
Felix Desmarais: My tribute to Kathy, and how to honour her memory
OPINION: In memory of Kathy, please get checked for breast cancer this month.
Re-elected regional council reps honoured: 'Can't wait to get back to work'
Rotorua's representatives on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council have been re-elected.
Bay businesses with big ideas dive into deep end and pitch plans for growth
Three local businesses shared their experiences and why they need the money.
Steve Chadwick: My advice for the new council
OPINION: Being the mayor is a full-time job and it's not an easy job.
Rotorua Lakes Council has at least six new councillors
'The voters have clearly demonstrated that they want change.'
New mayor Tania Tapsell's first 100 days - what's in store
Tapsell is not backwards in coming forwards for her plans for Rotorua.
Horror weekend: Police respond after four fatal crashes
Police were called to the incident about 2.30pm.
'Close call': 7 votes separate Māori candidates in regional council race
Progress results are in for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Beating the stigma of limited vision: Why Haehaetu is sharing her story now
Haehaetu Barrett has had visual impairment for most of her life. Few have known until now.
Mayoral upset for Whakatāne looks likely
Victor Luca leads in the mayoral results with a huge margin.
Mayor looks for a plan B after 'disappointing' result
Current Mayor Lyn Riesterer said she was now looking at plan B.
'Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart': Tania Tapsell claims victory
Tania Tapsell is the first Māori woman mayor of Rotorua
'I did it': Trevor Maxwell makes history
Trevor Maxwell was first elected to Rotorua Council in 1977.
Fates sealed for 2022 local election candidates as voting closes
Voting has closed for the 2022 local election.
Out-of-control driver who hit car with mum and kids inside seeks rehab
Patience Pari has to wait until December to hear her fate.
Dawn Picken: Would you be happier living somewhere else?
Would you be happier living somewhere else?