Bumps and police aim to stop Ngongotahā roadwork speedsters
Speeding through roadworks has led to the installation of two plastic speed bumps on SH36.
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The new indoor market named Markets Twelve 21 opened its doors on Saturday.
Rotorua's million-dollar suburbs revealed
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'It's the principle': Woman to fight 8-year-old parking ticket in court
'A lot of people would be really intimidated by a letter like this.'
Don't panic! The fire is under control
A large fire will burn on Mt Ngongotahā on Saturday but it is being controlled.
St John opens new Rotorua ambulance station
"This is about the wellness of our people. The wellness of our mokopuna."
National's new tough on crime campaign uses bad data, attacks scheme Collins helped set up
Judith Collins was Minister of Police in 2010 and Minister of Justice in 2014.
'It feels like half of me is gone': Crash victim's husband gives emotional statement
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Kaupapa Māori mental health service gets funding boost
'I do feel stronger. Talking about things helps,' a Poutama Ora participant says.
Trust invests more than $5m in community in past year
The news was revealed in today's annual general meeting.
'No punishment in this world can be big enough': Life imprisonment for double murders
A jury had found Samuel Fane guilty of murdering Paul Lasslett and Nicholas Littlewood.
Zizi Sparks: Now is the time to be patriotic
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Letters to the editor: Next leader must be equally as bold
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Love, support and hope - Get behind Rotorua HopeWalk
People are being encouraged to save the date of Rotorua HopeWalk 2021 on their calendars
Journey full of highlights: Q&A with Mary-Beth on The Arts Village
Mary-Beth Acres reflects on her journey as Arts Village director with Rotorua Weekender
St Chads a heart-warming way to volunteer your time
Rotorua Weekender's Shauni James experiences volunteer work at St Chads Charitable Trust.
Paul Hickey: Taking your car for its dreaded WoF check
Paul discusses car woes, business award votes, pies, and horse racing and dance action.
Celebrating citizenship: 29 people become Kiwis
Twenty-nine people became new Kiwi citizens this week.
Two choirs to share the joy of singing
The NZ Male Voice Choir will combine with the Rotorua District Choir for one concert.
Rotorua and Taupō to receive kaupapa Māori mental health service
Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare met with providers of Poutama Ora today.
Stencil creations: Learn new skills through art workshops
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Adaptive MTB 'Give it a Go Day' for those with disabilities
Adapt MTB with Mountain Bike Rotorua is hosting a 'Give it a Go' day.
'We shouldn't have to live like this': Glenholme residents rally
Locals are fighting back to stop crime in their neighbourhood.
'We have people that complain about everything': MSD hits back at homelessness criticism
Commissioner said homelessness wasn't just a Rotorua problem but a "worldwide" one.
Sex toys, jet skis, vehicles and guns stolen among builder's crime spree
Hamish Crego-Bourne stole thousands of dollars worth of property, including sex toys.
Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end
OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.
$11m ambulance station set to open its doors
St John is officially opening its new Rotorua ambulance station this Friday.
'We are being herded like sheep': Grandmother speaks out on life in emergency housing
She has already lived in three different emergency housing motels.
Professional rugby and masters going hand in hand
Angus Scott-Young is balancing life as a pro rugby player with life as a masters student.
Controversial Rotorua councillor will 'boycott' code of conduct investigation
He claims the complaints process has been 'weaponised to suppress freedom of speech'.
Letters to the editor: At least make the lakefront boardwalk safe
OPINION: Our readers have their say
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Marae can do exactly what motels are doing, only better
OPINION: In early times marae were surrounded with families living around and close by.
Zizi Sparks: It's the perfect time to re-examine debt
OPINION: Interest rates are at a low and you could save thousands by revisiting debt.