'An honour': Rotorua's gift to Dr Ashley Bloomfield
When the director-general of health steps down in July, Rotorua is ready to welcome him.
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OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.
Whakaari survivors have say on future of $40k donated to burn units
It was raised in the annual Whakaari Hayden Marshall-Inman Memorial Golf Tournament.
Opinion: Time to fund Trikafta for cystic fibrosis sufferers
This human misery must end now - it is gut-wrenching to read about young people suffering.
'Not good enough': Council says Blue Baths not a priority
'Putting up a security fence is not going to stop the rot.'
'Pumped': Three Māori ward seats, one rural ward after decision overturn
The rural ward could be gone before it is established if a local bill passes.
Salon closed but hairdressing scissors not fully hung up yet
Julie Hammond has recently closed Streakz Hair on Sunset at the age of 72.
$10,000 worth of musical instruments donated by musicians
Two Rotorua schools to receive $10,000 worth of musical instruments from NZ musicians.
Rotorua Primary School team dedicated to going to international comp
Rotorua Primary School team qualifies for the International SeaPerch Competition in USA.
Rotorua: Final BBQ, business party and new CBD shops
Opinion: Paul Hickey discusses final BBQs, a party on Eat Streat and new CBD shops.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber opinions on lowering New Zealand Superannuation for Māori
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Making statements through yarn bombing on trees
A Trail of Blooming Yarn has been installed, which includes six yarn bombed trees.
Council urged to buy mountain bike park
The founder of the mountain bike park wants public access to remain after the sale
Zizi Sparks: Lowering superannuation age for Māori not a long-term fix
Opinion: Maybe we should focus on increasing life expectancy so this isn't necessary.
Sonya Bateson: We shouldn't drop alert levels before we're ready
OPINION: There is a reason we're still in red. It's to protect our most vulnerable people.
Glitz and fancy footwork! Harcourts Dancing for Hospice is back
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns for its sixth year on August 20.
Ngahuia crowned runner-up in the Miss Earth 2021
Ngahuia was crowned Miss Earth Air New Zealand 2021, runner-up in Miss Earth 2021.
'Shambles': Resident slams delays on controversial Ōkere Falls pathway
Work is incomplete and local residents are questioning what work is happening.
Council's law change bid passes first reading in Parliament
One local MP voted for it, and another against.
Opinion: Why tougher prison sentences alone won't cut crime
OPINION: It's a complex problem - and won't be solved any time soon, says Luke Kirkness.
Lockdowns lifted after shots heard in Western Heights
Police are attending after hearing gun shots.
Premium Debate: the great Trikafta issue
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the Trikafta debate.
'This is a Goldie': Portrait owner's quest for mystery chief
Andrew Doak believes famed artist Goldie painted this portrait of a Te Arawa koroua.
Upset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'
The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.
Boil water, council warns after Ecoli found
Council staff received a positive Ecoli reading in the network.
Council bid to change Māori ward local bill faces first reading in Parliament
If the bill does not pass by June 1, it will not apply to this year's local election
Letters: Why are out-of-towners coming to Rotorua for housing?
Readers have their say.
Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.
Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
Daylight burglary: $20k jewellery thief who preyed on homes sent to jail
How a burglar preyed on homes during daylight hours.
Arts projects in Rotorua awarded more than $40,000 funding
Artists in area benefit from $40,378 going to 18 arts projects.
Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered
Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.
70-year love story: 'As long as there is breath in my body, I will be his carer'
Brian used to go past on his bike. I thought, 'He's not too bad, I'll keep my eye on him'.
'Our town cannot cope': Upset locals demand state housing assurances
Mayor: 'Rotorua can not be the solution to homelessness across New Zealand...'