Rotorua sex toy thief jailed for 'crime spree'
Homeowners feel "utterly betrayed" after being targeted in meth-fuelled crime spree.
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Rotorua's generosity fills bus for Salvation Army Foodbank
Rotorua's generosity shone as The Hits Fill the Bus took place for its seventh year.
'Do not ask us to risk our lives': Hospo workers in the firing line
Rotorua businesses are reporting aggressive behaviour from some over vaccine passports.
Local artist pays it forward with inaugural fund
Fund used to support emerging local artists.
More jail time for drug dealer after judge's miscalculation
Luther Toleafoa's jail term has been increased from 10 years to 11 years.
How to plan a festive Christmas on a budget
The local Salvation Army has a few tips and tricks for Christmas on a budget.
'Important step': Nearly 200 affordable homes approved for Rotorua
Rotorua MP praises council for granting resource consent.
Fill the Bus collects for Salvation Army Foodbank
The Hits Fill the Bus is rolling around the city for Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank.
McClay philosophical after drop in National Party caucus
The Rotorua MP was one of the biggest losers in the National Party reshuffle.
Todd Muller U-turns on political retirement after National reshuffle
The new National Party caucus was revealed today.
Jo Raphael: You have a choice about vaccines, make the right one
OPINION: Anti-vaxxers are not being discriminated against.
Rob Rattenbury: Failure teaches the realities of life
OPINION: It's dreaded exam time again.
'Luxury': First-home buyer shares journey onto property ladder
OneRoof report: Rotorua's current average property value was $755,000
Dealer uses lockdown as excuse for having 'smorgasbord' of drugs
He had $122,000 in cash but reckons the drugs found at his house were for personal use.
Letters: Rotorua's 'jewel in the crown' doesn't disappoint
Our readers have their say.
Blooming problem: Algae more common despite millions spent on lakes
Climate change means algal blooms aren't stopping in local lake waters.
Wheelie close to Fill the Bus collecting donations
The Hits Fill the Bus is just around the corner, taking place on Tuesday, December 7.
Samantha Motion: The biggest losers of the vaccine pass era aren't the unvaccinated
Councils can choose whether they require vaccine passes at public facilities.
Lifestyle to 'envy': Head Hunters drug dealer sentenced
A patched Head Hunter has been jailed for methamphetamine dealing in Rotorua.
Dawn Picken: Keep your friends close and conspiracy theory fans closer
OPINION: Talking to science deniers requires technique and patience.
Zizi Sparks: That's zed-eye-zed-eye
Opinion: Having a unique name has its ups and downs.
Finger-gunpoint arrest tale told as respected top cop retires
Competent, dignified and a quiet achiever - Mark Loper loved to catch the bad guys.
'Confused', 'cruisy', 'kind': How Rotorua coped with red light day 1
Rotorua has had its first day in red of the traffic light system.
The 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang boss
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Council under fire for ripping up resealed road
But the council says it is usual practice and it won't come at a further cost.
'Proof is in the pudding': Push for 6000 homes in Rotorua on track despite 'headwinds'
There has been a sharp increase in consents since the first national lockdown in 2020.
Vote now! Light Up Rotorua Christmas Lights Trail map
Houses are now lighting up with festive lights and decorations for the community to enjoy.
Art is for everyone: Inclusive exhibition on show
The annual '200 Show' is currently open at The Village.
Long process for first novel helped along with residency
Claire Baylis is a successful applicant for the Michael King Writers Centre residency.
Call for land: Elder housing vision needs helping hand
Age Concern Rotorua encourages people with possible land available to come forward
Aquabots fun and learning: Rotorua regionals a success
Forty-seven teams from across Rotorua competed in socially distanced Regional Aquabots
'A wartime crisis': Rotorua Lakes Council could lose $4-5 million by June 2022
Rotorua Lakes Council debt is at $256 million.
'Throttled by number restrictions': Tourism operators concerned about red traffic light
Rotorua and Taupō will start in the red traffic light setting today.