Paul Hickey discusses community spirit, business awards, Christmas prezzies and vacation.

After 18 years with the Rotorua Trust, Jo-Anne La Grouw has not stood for re-election.

This month, Wingspan marked 30 years of being registered as a charitable trust.

Equipment will include bollards, fog cannons, alarms, roller doors and cameras.

If you travel towards Horohoro you will notice a sizeable conical hill standing watch.

Whanau the key to unlocking a variety of solutions for Rotorua lakes and waterways.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: It's been a mission but all systems are go to bring the hapori together.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Vineyard sojourn a wonderful way to celebrate lives well-lived.

James Fitzgerald was hit hard by Covid, now he's shifting the landscape of gift giving.

Multiple police cars and one ambulance spotted near Sulphur Point.

Cricket and golf feature in this week's sports wrap.

Temperatures are expected to be above average nationwide, with periodic humidity too.

Locals have begged commissioners deciding the future of emergency housing to say no.

'Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see.'

"It is going to be a lot of fun. This year will be the real McCoy."

'I do hope it gets to the point where he will have another shot at the Melbourne Cup.'

'I beg of you, help us kill off the central government homeless experiment in Rotorua'

Age Concern Rotorua is looking for people to join the Supergold Skills provider list.

But others in the Bay have welcomed the additional support, which included youth.

Public Service Association members protested in support of a cost of living pay rise.

The review proposes other changes - including four-year council terms.

New owners Chris and Fiona Callander promise visitors fun, challenges and surprises.

Funds will go to Gender Dynamix, whose building burned down earlier this year.

The last day of the council's grace period for rates is October 31.

The council has secured $8.05m in government funding for the project.