'Out of thin air': Appellants take council to task on Māori ward structure
'It's like all of a sudden, the goal post changed.'
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Wingspan will celebrate its anniversary by remembering the birds that it helped.
New Menzshed building officially opened
The official opening of the new Rotorua Menzshed Trust building was celebrated.
School's biosecurity work and dedication recognised
Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
Opinion: Event restriction changes, MIQ facilities, pricey toilet paper
Paul Hickey discusses this week's announcements around the traffic light system.
Winter is coming - still fun ways to stay motivated to exercise
In colder months it can be hard to find the motivation to stay active and exercise.
Vocal quartet of emerging artists showcasing their roots
Tokowhā has been performing together since 2020 and is coming to Rotorua.
New changes could be the key to affordable housing - agent
There are hopes housing intensification will help with Rotorua's housing shortage.
'He fried the town': Gang kingpin jailed for meth dealing
A drug kingpin has been jailed after leading the Rebels gang's massive drug dealing.
Decade-long flooding problem plagues Edgecumbe residents
The townsfolk say they have been asking for a solution to the issue for 10 years.
Free food: Popular store reopens to feed needy families
Free food is back for the needy, so what's different now and how much can you get?
'I've felt like I'm the virus': Barber refuses to pay $48k in mandate fines
His defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.
'Water lapping at the door': Clean-up under way for flood-damaged homes
One resident says drainage on his street could not cope with the downpour.
'Disturbing': MP hits out at Kāinga Ora's empty houses on troubled street
Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on cruise ship industry and maritime border closures
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Zizi Sparks: Remove some mandates, keep commonsense
Opinion: Even if rules are changed, we need to take some personal responsibility.
'A lot of damage': Biking identity suffers devastating stroke
The complete impact of Jeff Anderson's stroke won't be known for some time.
'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stance
Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.
'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP
"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.
How to prepare as potential 'extreme' rainfall threatens Bay
Downpours and significant flooding are possible for the Bay of Plenty.
Luke Kirkness: What some unemployed people are lacking
Keep trying until it pays off, argues Luke Kirkness.
Have your say on future exhibitions at Rotorua Museum
Rotorua Museum is keen to find out what the community wants to see when it reopens.
'Cannot happen soon enough': Calls to allow cruise ships to return
Market 'disappeared virtually overnight' for local operators focused on cruise passengers.
Taupō flat killing: Man struck flatmate with hammer, stabbed him four times
An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.
Chocolate fish, T-shirts and a can of Coke: BOP council leaders' credit card spend
Only one mayor among the four councils holds a credit card.
Got Covid? Nowhere to isolate? You might be eligible for a free hotel stay
Head of MIQ Operations says Rotorua had done an excellent job over the past 21 months.
Jo Raphael: Why I'm avoiding Covid like the plague
OPINION: The sooner we get out of this peak, the sooner we can get on with our lives.
Has Lakes DHB region hit its Omicron peak?
And why has there been a 'dip' in positive cases recently?