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The design and construction of the path are expected to cost $900,000.
'Out of order': Councillor walks out after tense exchange
Councillors faced off after a 'private' discussion was raised in a public meeting.
Councillors and others quit ratepayer group
Macpherson has defended his position and hopes for reconciliation.
Zizi Sparks: Urgent focus needed on challenged children
Opinion: Helping kids with developmental issues should be top priority.
Western Bay moves to restricted fire season
The restrictions were put in place this morning.
$40 million processing plant for Rotorua and jobs available now
There are jobs going at sawmills across the Bay including Rotorua and Te Puke now.
Time running out to apply for 200-plus Kaimanawa horses
High-quality horses need to be removed from the ranges.
International Women's Day: Rotorua Zonta honours local women
Six Rotorua women were celebrated by the club on International Women's Day.
Women in the boardroom: Female leaders share their journeys to the top
Being a female leader is a tough road, even in 2021.
Buy beers 'on Sir Howard': Benefactor visits Rotorua performing arts centre refurb
Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre will be 'focal point' of Rotorua - Glenn.
Revolt She Said: Lizzie Marvelly features in new film shining light on gender inequality
The documentary will premiere today to coincide with International Women's Day.
Cricket: Greerton maintain unbeaten record
Greerton won a top-of-the-table clash against Central Indians on Saturday.
New CT scanner for Taupō Hospital
Demand for CT scans has increased steadily in the last five years.
Stephanie Worsop: More to be done to achieve true gender equality
Opinion: It's better being a woman in 2021 than 1821 but it's still hard.
Serious injuries after car crashes into house
Police were notified just after 11pm.
Man alludes to more victims in Facebook scam
Dylan Ingram is behind bars for ripping off Facebook Market Place users.
'Extremely damaged': Mother says son with ADHD failed by education system
"If children need help, they need it straight away"
Richie McCaw in battle for second in 666km GODZone race
Teams in the 666km, eight-day race will bike, trek and raft the course.
Stephanie Worsop: Going down the rabbit hole of pet peeves
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Dawn Picken: It's not cancel culture, it's progress
OPINION: It's only cancel culture when you don't like the change, Dawn Picken writes.
Tsunami scare: How did we cope?
A potential tsunami forced us to find out how effective our evacuation plans are.
Gone: $125m wiped from Rotorua GDP as businesses pivot for future
Rotorua companies had pivoted to make the most of every opportunity.
Covid-19 vaccinations across Bay of Plenty going strong
Vaccines aren't mandatory for Port of Tauranga workers but are for Rotorua MIQ staff.
Legal fraternity mourns loss of great legal mind
Jonathan Temm QC was a master in the courtroom.
Opinion: Paul Hickey - Fun weekends, coffee beliefs and The Hits Beach Dig
Paul Hickey discusses weekends, coffee beliefs and The Hits Beach Dig.
Te Ahurei Holi O Rotorua to burst with colour and unity
Te Ahurei Holi O Rotorua is being held on March 14 and is a free event.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
Celebrating taonga: Children's Day coming up
Rotorua is encouraged to celebrate Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki Children's Day on Sunday.
Hot temperatures and downpours: Autumn weather to be a mixed bag in the Bay
The Bay of Plenty could expect more "variable conditions" as autumn hits.
Exhibition of 2020's 'uns' at Arts Village
Today, "UN: Twenty20 in Review" will open in the Studio Gallery at The Arts Village.
'We have lost a leader': Top trial lawyer Jonathan Temm QC dies
The Rotorua barrister was involved in some of the country's biggest criminal cases.
'Healing to know I wasn't alone': Events to reduce silence around suicide
A Ride4Life and Healing Wānanga is being held to raise suicide awareness this month.