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Brooklyn Johns recognised for creative problem solving
Brooklyn Johns, 11, secured a highly commended title in Solve For Tomorrow 2022.
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DIY Shed Rotorua has now moved to its own building at 23 Monokia St.
Rotorua Bike Festival ready to roll for 2022
The Rotorua Bike Festival has 10 events on between October 18 to 23.
Person dies after overnight crash in Matata
The crash was reported to police shortly after 9pm.
Lakes Performing Arts Centre bringing Frozen Jr to life on stage
Lakes Performing Arts Centre presents Frozen JR at Harvest Church from October 14 to 22.
'The family farm is at risk': Emissions plan worries Bay farmers
Bay of Plenty farmers say it might alter future generations' decision to farm.
Election 'shambles' prompts call for inquiry
'Maybe postal voting has done its dash.'
Slow start to spring for housing market as prices drop, but agents optimistic
'Hopefully we're coming out of a difficult time but who knows with interest rates.'
It's official: Mayor and councillors declared
No changes to preliminary election results for Rotorua Lakes Council.
The region where armed offenders squad callouts have spiked
A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Degraded Little Waihi symptom of big problem
"When the land and water are well – the people will be well."
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Waka remains a testament to skills of builders
Te Wharau o Iroiro, the name of the tree, was transferred to the vessel itself.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Music the love of Caitie's life
Caitie loves the creativity of being a teacher.
Opinion: Tough job ahead but Tania up to the task
Our once-thriving town is a shadow of its former self - but things are looking up.
Tauranga locals fearful for Ukraine after barrage of Russian missiles
'We are all grieving for our homeland and what is happening in Ukraine is just terrible.'
Luke Kirkness: Hindsight won't help us in the fight against climate change
OPINION: Surely we can all see the climate is causing chaos in New Zealand.
Local Focus: Hotrods and Hogs
A two-wheeled traveller has been revving up Rotorua's roads for a good cause.
Seagulls, porta-loos, back pockets: The $13.5m cost of Kiwis' broken phones
State Insurance has revealed the Bay of Plenty tied first for losing and breaking phones.
'Who's saving me?': Social worker's desperate plea to fund 'miracle drug'
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Outgoing mayor skates into regional council
Malcolm Campbell says 'it's like putting a pair of roller skates on again'.
Pupils collaborate to bring mural to life in community
Pupils from Aorangi and Western Heights primary schools worked to install a mural.
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.
