A hub for the whole community: Fire station opens after $2.25 million revamp
The new station means faster response times and greater community involvement.
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'I was killing myself with food': Robyn's 92kg weight loss
Sitting at 170kg, Robyn Graves was uncomfortable and unhappy. So she changed.
Dawn Picken: Better campaign needed against vaccine disinformation
Opinion: We can't afford to let the lords of lies win the battle for arms and minds.
Looking for a fast property gain? 'Look elsewhere': CoreLogic Pain and Gain report reveals new data
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Rotorua hospitality sector to 'come back with a vengeance' post-Covid
Long-term projections are positive but some say sector not out of the woods yet.
Rezoning of farmland for about 790 new homes signed off
There are a few more steps to go before the land can be built on, however.
Mayor tells of why she did not attend homelessness meeting
Chadwick looks forward to meeting MP to discuss outcomes.
Emergency services responding to two-car crash in Ngongotahā
Police were notified about 10am.
Sandy fun: The Hits Beach Dig returns for 2021
The free Hits Beach Dig is on at Hannahs Bay Reserve on Sunday, with entry limited to 300.
Challenge yourself: Rotorua Walking Festival nearly here
The 2021 Rotorua Walking Festival is on this weekend, and it's not too late to enter.
Losing hair: Kadin Martin shaving hair to raise funds
The 11 year old is shaving his hair for Shave for a Cure, to help support his cousin.
Ageing positively: Expo featuring range of stalls
The annual Positive Ageing Expo is this Saturday at the Parksyde Community Centre.
Sharing is caring: Share your water safety experiences
Rotorua's encouraged to share its water safety experiences with each other for awareness.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - America's Cup, Covid-19 vaccination, The Hits Beach Dig
Paul Hickey discusses Cup fever, receiving his first Covid shot and a great kids' event.
Rotorua songwriting competition back for second year
The Rotorua Song Writing Competition Te Manu Tito Waiata is returning.
Comedy tour bringing humour for all to Rotorua
The Fresh Four: Comedy Tour is coming to Rotorua for one night on Saturday, March 27.
Model plane donated to brother of man killed in World War II
Ivan Douglas was only 1 year old when his three elder brothers went eagerly to war.
Homelessness impacting on Rotorua's tourism 'brand'
A tourism operator says Rotorua is in a relatively good position.
Mayor's view: Tourism NZ's city campaign 'not helping the regions'
But Tourism NZ says Rotorua features in a new campaign.
Lake City children collect haul of medals
Thirty-nine children collected 78 medals between them.
Rotorua's Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns
The popular fundraiser was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19.
Luke Kirkness: Why Peter Burling's on the Mt Rushmore of NZ sport
Opinion: Peter Burling has cemented his place in New Zealand sporting folklore.
Suicide and grief: 'Six months after we lost Mike, I couldn't stop bloody crying'
Rotorua man John Richards shares his story about his son's suicide.
Driver flees police in Rotorua
Police attempted to stop the driver just before 9pm.
Jo Raphael: Curb first-home expectations
OPINION: Look at houses below the median house price for bargains.
Opinion: Is there a power imbalance between Government and individual citizens?
OPINION: We must balance our over-familiarity with a healthy emotional distance.
New map shows Lake Rotomahana in more detail than ever
The map shows the likely location of the remnants of the Pink and White Terraces.
Jobless by June: Whakatāne mill to close, but MP still hopeful
'I'm still hopeful someone from the private sector might see commercial viability.'
Man taken to hospital after serious assault
The altercation was reported to police about 9.10pm.
Traffic woes: Getting to work on time like 'Russian roulette'
Motorists are becoming frustrated with traffic build-up in Ngongotahā.