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Students strike for real change
The climate change strikes attracted both young and old.
The upside of social media
OPINION: Social media is a cesspool. It's also a repository for good memories.
How Prince Philip left his mark on the Bay of Plenty
Locals react to the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
'Deep sorrow' - Queen at Philip's bedside when he died
Jacinda Ardern joins world leaders in praising the Duke of Edinburgh.
Stephanie Worsop: Skates, palazzo pants and Buffy - suspiciously familiar 2021 trends
Opinion: Trends that whisk you back to your childhood are a charm in unsettling times.
'Well-regarded' man sentenced for possessing objectionable images of children
A man who admitted possessing objectionable material has been sentenced.
Rotorua's eastside water issues resolved - council
Water flow is back to normal for eastside residents.
Okere Falls zipline venture gets green light after three-year wait
'I'm excited to share with people this part of the world that has ... shaped my life.'
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's extraordinary love story
The Queen and Prince Philip's union was a true love story that has finally come to an end.
The prince of gaffes: Philip's most outrageous comments
The Prince was never far from headlines while performing royal duties.
'We were just treated like crap' - council made 12 redundant
The council says it was not cost-cutting and not related to Covid-19.
Rotorua's future discussed at public meeting
Wednesday's public meeting was the first of seven seeking feedback on the Long Term Plan.
How a cigarette butt helped police nab a burglar
He went on a crime spree lasting months. A cigarette butt was his downfall.
John Paul College student wins poetry competition
Fifty-one entries were sent in for NumberWorks'nWords Rotorua's poetry competition.
More than $60,000 in grants given to arts initiatives
Thirty-eight grants were presented to a wide variety of arts projects.
Chocka day of activities and collaboration for youth
The Rotorua Youth Festival 2021 is being held at Puketawhero Park on Sunday.
Winter blues: Staying happy and healthy in colder months
Local organisations share their tips for health and wellbeing as the colder months arrive.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Toy inventions, TV show anticipation and busy life
Paul Hickey discusses kids toys, tv show Vegas, life getting busy and giveaways.
Exhibition shares unique way of creating art
Tetraplegic artist shares work in exhibition alongside local artists.
2021 BOP Dairy Industry Awards: Who were the winners?
The annual awards dinner was held at the Awakeri Events Centre on Thursday night.
'Died doing what he loved': Ōhope man speaks about rescue bid
A man in his 40s died following a water incident at Ōhope Beach.
Rotorua has NZ's worst lung cancer survival rate - a grieving daughter shares her story
Health experts claim there are inequities in the system.
'It's heartbreaking': Kids go hungry as families struggle for basics
Charity waitlists are growing as the support they provide relies on donations.
Stacey Morrison shares tips for hosting Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Registrations are now open for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ's annual fundraising campaign.
'Safety is paramount': Bay people react as NZ suspends travel from India
Travel from India to New Zealand will be suspended from Sunday until later this month.
Courthouses tagged: Offensive message left on wall
The Rotorua Courthouse needed some quick cleaning after someone tagged the wall.
Young girl in hospital after pool rescue
One person was taken to hospital in serious condition.
Firefighters extinguish Ruatoki house fire
Fire and Emergency NZ received multiple calls about the blaze.
'Our staff deserve it': Business owners adopt new $20 minimum wage
The adult minimum wage increased to $20 from $18.90 per hour on April 1, 2021.
Revealed: When will Vegas be on our TV screens?
Vegas was filmed in Rotorua and stars an array of talented wāhine and tāne.
Kiri Gillespie: Knowing how to do this could save lives
Opinion: Training worth the investment - and miracle survival stories reinforce this.
Ray Bloomfield: 'A great big rolling ball of love'
Ray Bloomfield changed so many lives in his lifetime
Rotorua's quarantine and emergency housing quandary: Where will Aussie tourists sleep?
If someone goes to book in Rotorua and can't find accommodation... that is a real concern.