Prestigious award: Rotorua teen overwhelmed by win
The winner of the 2021 Performer of the Year Award was Ashton McGarvie.
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'Dangerous building': Council hits hotel for homeless with notices to fix issues
Ministry says it does not consider the building unsafe for residents.
Two-vehicle crash in Ngakuru, Rotorua; one injured
Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash in Rotorua.
Body found near Waerenga/Mission Bay, Lake Rotorua
A member of the public discovered the body and notified police.
The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on problems plaguing construction sector
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Comment: Why New Zealand should study wiping student loans
OPINION: The move would go a long way to easing the burden of debt
Dad fumes after car damaged by 'bloody big' pothole
Potholes are causing headaches for motorists. Have you noticed them?
'I thought I was going to die': Woman wakes up paralysed after eating shellfish
Kim Taia had no idea what the cause was, now local iwi have a way to test for it.
'Hope it doesn't get too big': Geothermal pool appears metres from home
One resident only lives two metres from where the geothermal pool has appeared.
Felix Desmarais: Unlocking my love for the regions
OPINION: Big city life might be action-packed, but living in the regions has its perks.
Plans to move high needs homeless out of Fenton St hotel
Why some high needs homeless on Fenton St could be moved away.
Motorcyclist dead after crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash around 1.45pm.
Rotorua teen crowned junior mountain biking world champ
"Winning a world championship has been the dream ever since I started riding..."
Lotto luck strikes twice in Bay of Plenty
The two players are each more than $20K richer.
Subscribers weigh in on bland tasting Zespri kiwifruit
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Comment: Embarrassing stories from the doctor's surgery
OPINION: Laughter is the best medicine, except if you have broken ribs and diarrhoea.
'Not if but when': Expert fears measles outbreak amid low immunisation rates
For Māori children the risk is greater with only 41.2 per cent of tamariki immunised.
'A little bit more outrageous': Steve Chadwick's life in politics - and what's next
Chadwick's legacy is not just about what she did but how she did it, says PM Ardern.
'I felt a sharp metal object up against my neck': Bus driver tells of knife attack
The bus driver, whose identity was obscured, described the shocking actions.
Ram raid, burglary arrests: Two men face 15 charges
Police allege the men were responsible for eight burglaries in a few weeks.
Marathon mum hopes to defy condition to join 'survivors' club'
Nerves under the skin become over-sensitised to heat and friction.
Young Rotorua chef upping game for grand final cook-off
Olive Ona is preparing to take on other young chefs from New Zealand and Australia.
Paul Hickey: Glam night for Hospice, exciting prequel, Tough Guy & Gal
Paul Hickey discusses a successful night for Hospice, a show prequel and Tough Guy & Gal.
Night to be full of laughs and spontaneous creation
The Horse Play Improv show is being held on Saturday, September 3 at Shambles Theatre.
Sonya Bateson: Solving the Bay of Plenty's traffic woes
We've got to have the infrastructure to make public transport work.
'Worth a million dollars': Meet the volunteer drivers helping cancer patients get to their appointments
For some passengers, transport to treatment is a matter of life and death.
Pre-election report: bleak reality or city of opportunities?
Born and raised in Rotorua, 64-year-old Terry Lemon shares his views on his hometown.
Landmark partnership step forward for equitable health outcomes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Whanau to benefit from improved delivery in sector.
Culture change Tame's aim
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tame Malcolm on his aspirations for Te Papa Atawhai.
Life in te Ao Maori great training for justice role
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opportunity to have meaningful korero.
In 1823 the Rotorua area was invaded by Hongi Hika and his allies
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Parewaero noticed an unfamiliar war vessel heading towards her.
Six homeless families in motels to move to new state homes
Six new homes for six families in Rotorua motels. What does the Housing Minister think?
Outgoing mayor's casting vote seals proposal to sell Rotorua reserve sites
It follows four months of passionate public debate on reserves.
Protesters gather outside council against use of green spaces for housing
This morning the council will decide on its proposal to sell seven reserve sites.