Rising building costs hitting first-home buyers
Uncertainty making homeownership 'that much more difficult' for first-home buyers.
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Some Rotorua major projects delayed by Auckland lockdown - council
The council is also tracking favourably against budget for August.
The Covid effect: Whaka 100 postponed
3000 mountain bikers were expected at the event.
New principal joins Lynmore Primary School
Hinei Taute will start at Lynmore Primary School on October 18.
Samantha Motion: The new age of state housing can't come soon enough
COMMENT: It will be messy and disruptive and challenging for some but we need it.
Rotorua sleep out fire being treated as suspicious
The fire was reported about 2.30am.
Waikato alert level change 'another big nail in the coffin' for local businesses
One industry leader says the Waikato outbreak is another nail in the coffin.
Rotorua police looking into spate of gang-related incidents
Police are working hard to stamp out gang-related incidents in Rotorua.
Ministry explains why six weeks between vaccines is optimal
Why people who receive the vaccine are told to wait for six weeks instead of three.
'We don't need sustainability': Te Arawa launches climate change strategy
Homegrown kai, solar-powered marae and healthy homes prioritised in climate change plan.
Jo Raphael: The race for 90% vaccination is on and we're falling behind
OPINION: The goal is to get every region to 90 per cent vaccinated.
'The best way out of this': Pharmacy offers night-time vaccinations
Central Pharmacy owner David Honore is eager to help more people get vaccinated.
Hanging on by a 'whisker': How will the Bay regain its economic confidence?
So what is the answer to regaining that economic confidence?
'Warm for October's standards': Heavy rain watch, thunderstorms for BOP
The rest of the year is looking good weather-wise despite a turbulent start to spring.
Rena: A decade after disaster
A decade after the disaster we revisit it to find out what has been learned.
'The pinnacle': Ocean Billy's Cup ticket fulfils trainer's dream
The Melbourne Cup will be raced on Tuesday, November 2
They help you at rock bottom, but who helps them?
Their full-time job is to help everyone at rock bottom, but how is their mental health?
'Keep the pressure on': Rotorua's vaccination rates revealed
Here is how Rotorua ranks compared to other towns in the race to vaccinate 90 per cent.
Some Bay RSE workers heading home, more being recruited
The Government's RSE pilot scheme is one part of the solution to fix the labour shortage.
Landfill court case costs nearly $1m
The district council says it had to cut costs to account for the 'unanticipated' expense.
Emails, pay rises and power points: The inside story of how Rotorua got seven deputy chief executives
Changes were announced on a Thursday. Two working days later, the deputies were appointed.
Rotorua, no need to fret over October school holidays
There are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained these October school holidays.
Paul Hickey - exploring our backyard, mental health, cute aliens and giveaway
Paul Hickey discusses exploring our backyard, mental health, giveaway and possible aliens.
Online launch for book showcasing cherished memories
The fifth book in the Rotorua Retro series will have a special online launch today
Hip hooray for Hippo: Pooch wins People's Choice Award
Hippo took out People's Choice in the 2021 Frog Recruitment Top Office Dog competition.
Artists invited to apply for summer residency
The Arts Village's Open Studios Summer Residency is back for its 10th year.
Girls' High and Boys' High wow with love story
Rotorua Girls' High School and Rotorua Boys' High School students shine on stage.
Rotorua Hindi School set to launch
The Rotorua Hindi School will be formally launched this Saturday.
Three vehicles crash on Ngongotahā Rd
A police spokeswoman said no serious injuries had been reported.
Finally coming home: Kiwi Ferns' MIQ spot delight caught on camera
It's been an agonising wait for professional league player Autumn-Rain Stephens.
Man found not guilty of father-in-law's manslaughter
A High Court jury has returned its verdict in a Rotorua manslaughter case.