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'We were this close to giving up': How national dance champs overcame obstacles
The troupe overcame Covid postponements, injuries and last-minute changes to take a title
Seven months in, no job descriptions for seven deputy CEOs
An employment lawyer has labelled the delay 'unusual'.
'Mummy, I'm proud of you': First Chinese woman to win Miss Rotorua amazes daughters
When Kogi So first signed up she had no idea what pageants were about.
'Covid shuffle': The Christmas Parade is on - with some adaptations
This years event would take place at the Rotorua International Stadium.
Kidnapped, bound, beaten: Gang women bash victim over drug debt
They kidnapped her twice and violently beat her over alleged stolen methamphetamine.
Two bore casings failed in three weeks - coincidence or sign of more action?
A volcanologist explains why bore casings fail.
Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle
OPINION: Let's bin fireworks sales and concentrate on big public displays.
Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile
OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.
'Surreal': Locals win big at Crankworx Rotorua
Rotorua riders saw great results throughout Crankworx Rotorua 2021.
Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM
The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.
The 90% Project: Top vaccinated suburbs revealed
Four Rotorua suburbs are among the top 10 most vaccinated suburbs in the Lakes DHB area.
Bay of Plenty Lotto players part of 15 second division wins
Two winning second division tickets were sold at Bay of Plenty stores.
What locals from three generations want from climate summit
Three generations want more from Glasgow than just talk.
Internal investigation under way after youths try to escape Oranga Tamariki facility, prompting police callout
An incident at Rotorua's Youth Justice Centre is under investigation.
Jo Raphael: Don't let Covid vaccine fears put communities at risk
OPINION: Communities are relying on their leaders to do the right thing.
Restaurant review: El Mexicano Zapata Express in Rotorua
The emperor of Rotorua's Mexican eateries, the irrepressible Eduardo Diaz
Crankworx Speed & Style kicks off, despite wind and rain delays
Competitors took on the CLIF Speed & Styleand the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill.
Lakes modelling: Lifting jab rate could halve Covid deaths 2022
And 100 deaths a year were predicted at an 80 per cent vaccination rate.
'Long overdue': Bilingual school signs on horizon
'It's only the tip of the iceberg to where we want to be as a nation.'
Covid vaccination messages shared in multiple languages
Rotorua Multicultural Council goes all out to share vaccination messages.
Merry and bright: Get decorating for Christmas lights trail
The Light Up Rotorua Christmas Lights Trail will run from December 1 to 24
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Short holiday, holiday mishaps, festive events
Paul Hickey discusses his short holiday, holiday mishaps, and festive events coming up.
More than $30,000 funding awarded to arts projects
Funding has been awarded to 20 arts projects across the Rotorua district.
'Being water safe doesn't mean you can't still have fun'
We all have a responsibility to keep ourselves and loved ones safe when we're at the lake.
'Covid has changed tourism for good': Nash on Rotorua's next opportunities
"The global Covid pandemic has changed tourism for good."
Drug dealer's wife spent thousands in dirty-cash shopping spree, Crown says
Just where did the money come from for Paula Toleafoa's big spending?
Revealed: where the council plans to keep an eye on you
The council plans on keeping more than one eye on disorderly behaviour.
'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders
The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.
Staff member hit by car after school prank goes wrong
A staff member at a Rotorua school is in hospital after being hit by a car.
Rotorua film studio pitches for further expansion
National Party MP Todd McClay says the film industry could be an asset to the region.
Geothermal gas leak: Events centre reopens, bore casings 'corroded'
"It's important that people avoid the bore site due to potentially unstable ground."
Increased costs, delay likely for performing arts centre
The council says the increased cost is commercially sensitive at this time