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Lava Bar to remain open as elderly homeless proposal falls through
Why Tiny Deane's deal has fallen through.
Rotorua 2031: What's proposed in the Long-term Plan?
Love the plan? Hate it? Public feedback opens today and runs until April 30.
Cooper finishes 2021 motocross season in style
The New Zealand Motocross Championships wrapped up at the weekend.
Mount Maunganui claim seventh Williams Cup
Mount Maunganui played Cadets in the final on Saturday.
Jo Raphael: I didn't master any skills over lockdown
OPINION: Everyone experienced lockdown differently but we were in it together.
Made in Rotorua: Vegas ready to hit New Zealand screens
A new television series filmed in Rotorua is ready to hit New Zealand screens.
Road worker responds to frustration over traffic delays
Motorists have been vocal about the disruption to traffic flow.
Bay weather: Rain on way but Easter looking drier
The rain is settling in for much of the Bay of Plenty during the week.
Local crime figures sky high despite pandemic
The amount of crime in the Bay of Plenty has been steadily rising since at least 2015.
Pool Party: Community helps celebrate new pool opening
The community celebrated the new outdoor 50m pool at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre.
Bay of Plenty player wins a Second Division
Eight Lotto players, including one from Bay of Plenty, each won in Lotto Second Division.
Currie and Wells claim Ironman New Zealand titles
Braden Currie was the winner of the 2021 Ironman New Zealand held this weekend in Taupō.
Hundreds come together for fun day at Pasifika celebration
The community came together for a family day out at the Pasifika Cultural Celebration.
Guns, gangs and hospitals: 13 treated for gunshot injuries
Most people were shot in the abdomen but fingers and toes also came into the crosshairs.
Letters: Urgent action needed on footpath repair
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Dawn Picken: Government's fluoridation decision the right call
OPINION: Too many people choose to do nothing when it comes to public health
Jo Raphael: This is tiresome, misogynistic and so last century. I'm over it.
OPINION: The critics need to get with the programme - or change the channel.
Review: Tutus on Tour brilliant, but local dancer missed
Review: Tutus on Tour was simply breathtaking.
Diabetes 'tsunami': Rates expected to double
Four actions could save hundreds of millions of dollars each and boost life expectancy.
'Reputation is key': Family business wins top plumbing award
BOP Plumbing and Gas wins top gong at New Zealand Plumbing Awards.
'Raw and naked debate': should council workshops be open to the public?
Over three years, 31 councils held 737 informal meetings in secret.
Rotorua gets a slice of $4m to combat homelessness
Rotorua is one of five locations around the country to receive the first round of funding.
Why Tāmati Coffey has moved his office next to an emergency housing motel
Tāmati Coffey says his new office is more visible and handy to those who need him.
Samantha Motion: Not in my backyard: Scourge of suburban moaners
Opinion: There's a difference between dobbing in a party and a popular community event.
A Purpose in Life: Life stories written by students
Age Concern Rotorua organised an intergenerational book project, which is now published.
Community coming together for Pasifika celebration
The annual Pasifika cultural celebration is being held at the Village Green on Saturday.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Beach Dig success, year post-lockdown, Easter coming
Paul Hickey discusses the Beach Dig, a year post-lockdown, summer ending and Easter.
Red Tulip Walk to raise awareness of Parkinson's
A Red Tulip Walk for Parkinson's awareness and fundraising is on April 10.
Easter rally will turn racecourse into hive of activity
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association is holding its national rally in Rotorua.
Kids put their open water safety skills to practice
The Kauria Te Moana programme had just under 70 children learning open water safety
Mini mania: Pork Pie Charity Run on the go
The Pork Pie Charity Run started today and is raising funds for KidsCan.
Public have tough job of picking photo winner
The public can help pick a winner for this year's Love Our Lakes photo competition.