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OPINION: Matariki will give us time to slow down and reflect.
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Julia Manktelow and Bryan Graham are enjoying the process of learning to dance.
Torque of the town: Swap meet and car show this weekend
The 40th Annual Central North Island Swap Meet and Car Show Spectacular is this weekend.
Support local at Home and Lifestyle Show
The Rotorua Home and Lifestyle Show is on July 9 to 11.
Speed bumps fail to meet standards, council to make adjustments
Some speed bumps failed to meet the exact design height specifications.
Coldest days of the year: Early morning crashes, police warn drivers to take care
It is another frosty start to the day in the Bay of Plenty.
'It's going to get worse': GP shortage effect on Rotorua
Health professionals say general practitioners are already "limping through a crisis".
Dawn Picken: Saddened but not surprised by sexual assault report
Opinion: It's hard to deal with despicable behaviour happening under our noses.
Zizi Sparks: What's needed to fix our CBDs
Opinion: Councils need to think outside the box.
Matariki celebrations start with 'breathtaking' pre-dawn ceremony
Matariki celebrations in Rotorua opened with a special pre-dawn ceremony on Mokoia Island.
Car crashes into powerpole in Rotorua
There were no power outages reported in the area at the time of the crash.
Retailers' hopes for 'vibrant city heart' in Rotorua
It is one of the goals of the latest Long-term Plan, but what does it mean in practice?
'Nasty, highly contagious': RSV illness cases have 'exploded' in Lakes, kids in ICU
Rotorua Hospital is admitting up to seven patients a day with RSV.
Cost of performing arts centre swells to $33.7m
The project budget has swelled from $22.5 million to $33.7m.
Fun and hard work comes together at SPCA Rotorua
Rotorua Weekender reporter Shauni James experiences SPCA volunteering for a new segment.
Reflection and connection come alive through piano
Emerging pianist Liam Wooding will be performing in Rotorua
Award results a sweet thrill for Rotorua beekeeper
Rotorua non-commercial beekeeper Kim Poynter received several medals for her honey
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Dancing for Hospice, giveaways, best before dates and the All Blacks
Paul Hickey discusses Dancing for Hospice, giveaways, best before dates, the All Blacks.
Stars align for plenty of Matariki events in Rotorua
Over the nine days of Matariki there is plenty for the community to get involved in.
Jo Raphael: Healthy homes should be a given
OPINION: Cold, unhealthy homes should be a thing of the past with new rules.
Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show bringing everything under one roof
The Rotorua Home and Lifestyle Show is coming up from July 9-11
Letters: Mayor's 'silly chatter' comments disappointing
Our readers have their say.
Happy tears shed at charity auction
The Rural Contractors NZ's conference had a charity auction for St John Central Region.
'Sense of dread': Families living in motels for months on end, new figures show
New figures show how long people are actually staying in emergency housing.
Thousands lose power after Rotorua crash
Police said a person was reportedly injured but the level of their injuries was unknown.
Rotorua Lakes Council independent review discussion fizzles
'Silly chatter' has turned into 'a dead duck'.
Govt could have avoided motel housing woes - councillor
MSD says agencies and organisations need to come together to tackle the issue.
Local Focus: Free bus rides for permanently impaired passengers
Accessibility Concession goes live for buses in the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Steam Rollers take the win in sold out Slam Rock
The seventh Slam Rock live roller derby event was held at the weekend.
Letters to the editor: Council review would put matter to rest
Readers have their say.
Multiple vehicles roll in separate crashes near Rotorua
The crash was reported to police at 8.07am.
Three waters reform: How Rotorua rates could be impacted
Proposed reform has support from some who say it reflects underinvestment 'by many'.
Government contracts 12 Rotorua motels for emergency housing
Motels selected because they were best placed to provide for 'longer-term whānau needs'.
'A pretty grim night': Waiotapu locals urge lower speeds after fatal crash
An accident near the Waiotapu intersection claimed two lives on Tuesday night.