Almost 10% Rotorua rates rise one step closer to reality
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says the rates rise isn't easy but it's necessary.
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No formal long-term plan hearings to be held for Rotorua Lakes Council
The council says formal hearings are not the best way to gather feedback.
Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away
The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.
Rugby player handed lengthy suspension after 'sickening' blow
Incidents included punching, stomping, dangerous tackles, and referee abuse.
Zizi Sparks: Programmes to address racism should be embraced
OPINION: Systemic racism is still very much alive.
Letters to the editor: Housing crisis didn't sneak up on us
Readers have their say.
$29m for economic development should be in plan for the future, committee recommends
A council committee has made a number of recommendations for the city's long-term plan.
Steamers and Volcanix line up opponents
The Bunnings Warehouse NPC and Farah Palmer Cup draws have been announced for 2021.
Restaurant to donate 1000 meals for Rotorua's needy
Rotorua restaurant owner Deep Kumar is donating 1000 meals in tribute to his family.
Surprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional ranking
However, Rotorua's economy struggled.
Murder trial: Man stabs brother-in-law in fight over noise
James McFarlane has pleaded not guilty to murdering Savage Thunder in Edgecumbe in 2019.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Air Force touches down in Rotorua
Trainee pilots will confirm their formation flying skills from an unfamiliar airport.
Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in region
Emergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.
Rotorua's Renaata McGarvey putting on a spread for a cause
Rotorua's Renaata McGarvey is hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast later this month.
Jo Raphael: Migrants stuck in limbo need answers
OPINION: Let's try to get answers for migrants stuck in limbo.
Council set to debate vision for next decade
Rotorua's council is meeting to discuss what is included in a plan for the next decade.
Rob Rattenbury: Love of books needs to be developed early
OPINION: Collecting books is now becoming an issue at the love shack on the hill.
Region hits 10k vaccinations - are you eligible for a dose now?
Just over two-thirds were first doses, with the rest second doses.
Proposed Māori wards a 'step up' for Te Arawa
Rotorua Lakes Council will make a call on the establishment of Māori wards this week.
Impacts of Chorus' fire damaged cable outage were significant
The repairs to a fire-damaged cable will cost tens of thousands of dollars.
What was I thinking? Credit card debt a weight on the shoulders
COMMENT: There comes a point when you realise there is no quick fix to debt.
'Hell and back': Restaurant owner tells of motel housing impact
Richard Sewell's upmarket restaurant is smack in the middle of emergency housing motels.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Govt must deal with appalling behaviour of emergency housing residents
Comment: The complaints are the same: harassment, alcohol and drug abuse, violence.
David Beck: Self development: Small goals, big results
COMMENT: Small daily goals have helped keep me in line.
Tourism Bay of Plenty big winner of community funding plans
The funding decision is expected to reap the biggest community impact.
'By Māori for Māori' health service hailed by Bay authorities
The Māori Health Authority will help improve health outcomes for Māori.
TECT Rescue chopper's life-saving missions in April revealed
TECT Rescue Helicopter carried out 46 life-saving rescue missions last month.
'Stressful, depressing and not very nice': Mothers give insight into motel housing
Clients in Rotorua emergency housing motels speak out.
Cause of house fire in Edgecumbe under investigation
A fire investigator is investigating the cause of a well-involved house fire in Edgecumbe.
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Who's dancing with who?
The final Harcourts Dancing for Hospice participants have been announced.
Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital
Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Split migrant families: 'Our dream just converted into a nightmare'
Priya Fernandes has been separated from her husband for more than two years.
Emergency housing horror: 'I couldn't handle it anymore'
Mother tells of life behind the motel sign.