Eaten to death: possum numbers leave iconic pōhutukawa at Lake Rotoiti 'skeletal'
But the local community is fighting back with a new project to save the precious trees.
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Jewellery store owners distraught after third ram raid
The latest robbery has left the store owners unsure of the business' future.
Sonya Bateson: CBD already struggling - paid parking won't help
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Representing Chinese culture and language as youth ambassadors
Joshua Smith and William Sok were selected as youth ambassadors for NZCLW 2022.
On a mission for Makereti
Fourteen Māori academics have been sponsored to explore studying at Oxford.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Spotlight on lash artists
The lash industry is not officially regulated in Aotearoa.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Poi magic to fill stands, raise spirits at World Cup
The poi has evolved over the years.
Ōkareka a rich source of food in bush and water
Ōkareka was a site that was once rich with kumara cultivations that fed many sub-tribes.
Subscribers react to call to change alcohol's connection to sport in New Zealand
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
New MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern Bay
A scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.
Arrest after suspicious fire in Rotorua
A man will appear in court on theft and arson charges.
'This is the Tauranga I'm dreaming of': Events to celebrate city's diversity
Tiki Taane and comedian Chris Parker are some of the acts getting behind the cause.
More than 20 per cent of Rotorua jobseekers under 25 - National
Many of those without jobs have never had an example of what it meant to go to work.
Waterlogged fields and flooded paddocks: Farmers to weather more rain next week
NIWA recorded rainfall was 149 per cent higher than normal in September.
Rotorua mayoral candidates commit to opening workshops to public - mostly
All candidates have committed to openness and transparency in different ways.
$2m fundraising goal to buy park step closer
A group is aiming to raise the money by October 13 to buy a 72ha park.
Sonya Bateson: Six life skills I wish I had been taught before I graduated
OPINION: Exposing our children to a range of skills will help them become well-rounded.
Luke Kirkness: We need to get on board with inter-regional rail
OPINION: NZ needs to stop thinking about current solutions and look into the future.
Subscribers weigh in on view that GST on medicine should be removed
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Crispian Stewart: Rotorua cricket icon returns to the pitch after 10 years on sidelines
In this week's wrap: Cricket and swimming.
Damage from slips keeps Hamurana Rd closed, SH35 fully open
The slips are clear but the road is damaged.
Putting a name to the face: The 10-year search for one portrait's story
"It's a picture of somebody's father or brother and I would like to find him."
'It's all gone, all that hard work over so many years'
How the Rotorua Symphonic Band leader feels about the weekend's suspected arson.
Voters urged to 'make their vote count'
Postal voting closed on Tuesday, but there's still time to cast a special vote.
Dr Tony Farrell: It's time to change alcohol's connection to sport in NZ
OPINION: Sponsorship and marketing must come to end.
'He's the bomb': Teacher sharing boxing passion makes a difference
"I don't think you'll find this at any other school."
'It's not enough': The health region with 172 vacancies
One nurse says New Zealand needs to grow its own nurses and convince them to stay.
Wet weather doesn't deter keen anglers
Catch rates were higher on Lake Okataina but Tarawera fish were in the best condition.
Feeling fine without the fines: Library sees membership boost
Fines-free and a Six60 competition has boosted membership, the library says.
Nominations revealed for Rotorua Trust elections
Who is standing in the Rotorua Trust elections?
School holiday sun: Better weather on the way for the Bay of Plenty
The weekend is looking to be more settled after a wet start to the school holidays.
'Best summer job ever': Campaign launches to support local businesses
Rotorua hospitality, accommodation and tourism businesses are all looking for staff.
Opinion: Removing GST from medicine could have wider benefits
Opinion: Removing GST from medicine is a simple step which would lead to big benefits.