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Mayoral candidate wants to rejuvenate city

The candidate promises strong leadership and a fresh collaborative approach.

A speeder, an argument and his gun licence: Why police said sorry to businessman

The man was stopped by police - and three days later he got a letter that shocked him.

Letters: Rotorua has lost its liveability glory

Our readers have their say.

Sixth Rotorua mayoral candidate steps forward

The candidate says Rotorua needs "rejuvenation" after years of disruption.

David Seymour wants apology from Rawiri Waititi over karaka seeds joke

Act leader says an apology would be the right thing for Rawiri Waititi to do.

'Rotorua as a dumping ground': Four fires in 7 months at emergency accommodation

'The Government's using Rotorua as a dumping ground for people needing emergency housing.'

Felix Desmarais: The reason I'm cutting out technology for an hour a day

COMMENT: What have I become? It's not my fault, it's technology's fault.

What you need to know about this week

Here's what's on this week that you might not have been aware of.

Homeless hotel: Support staff moved off site due to safety fears

A social services provider has raised serious questions about a Fenton St hotel.

Luke Kirkness: How the new gang prevention laws miss the mark

OPINION: Arrests need to be made at times, but they won't lead to significant change.

Sonya Bateson: Denial is a powerful force

OPINION: It's not just a river in Egypt.

Full of emotions: Grateful and humbled with awards

Miguel Manaig and Romelyn Garde recognised in the 2022 Filipino-Kiwi Hero Awards.

Opinion - Paul Hickey: Sport galore, Wimbledon hawk and theatre giveaway

Paul Hickey discusses a range of sport, Wimbledon's special hawk and a theatre giveaway.

Evening of quintessential violin and piano duo repertoire

Rotorua Music Federation presents Yuka & Kemp in partnership with Chamber Music NZ.

Dog adoption discounts hope to attract fur-ever homes

Rotorua SPCA is holding a 50 per cent discount on dog adoptions in the school holidays.

Fashion-forward fundraising: Support Dress for Success

Recycle the Runway is a community fundraiser event for Dress for Success Bay of Plenty.