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Thousands visitors expect in Rotorua over Easter weekend
Bumper weekend of events in Rotorua attracting thousands to the city.
Fire crews spend five hours at house fire
Fire crews were called to the address at 2.22pm.
152 strikes! Houses flooded as Rotorua hit by wild weather
Rotorua received the full smorgasbord of weather events overnight.
PM addresses Rotorua homeless crisis: 'We aren't telling people to come here'
We ask Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern some pressing questions affecting locals.
'This is amazing': Jacinda Ardern wowed by Scion's new wooden building
Rotorua's new Scion building has been officially opened.
Rotorua youth orgs to get $500,000 for Covid-19 response
The Opposition says the Government funding means nothing without results.
Reducing carbon footprint: PM marks start of geothermal powerstation construction
The facility could displace 450,000 tons of carbon emissions from fossil fuel generation.
House on fire in Owhata: One person treated for smoke inhalation
Emergency services were alerted at 2.22pm.
Rash of crashes: Cars flip, tree hit, vehicles collide
There have been a series of crashes around the Bay of Plenty this afternoon.
Repairs to damaged pipe under way but Eastsiders should still watch water use
"Hold off on a shower this morning or leave laundry until tomorrow."
Zizi Sparks: Why you should care about long-term council plans
Opinion: A long-term plan affects everyone in the region.
Govt announces $7.4m for youth impacted by Covid-19
It's expected to help about 4000 rangatahi.
'Treat them like a bluebottle': Potentially harmful sea slug washing up along BOP coast
People are advised to stay away from the slugs and to keep dogs away from them too.
Letters to the editor: Low fences make good neighbours
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Construction of new housing development given green light
Work is about to get under way on the city's new Mountview Green housing project.
Wastewater issue in Rotorua's eastern suburbs
The Rotorua Lakes Council is asking for residents' cooperation until the issue is sorted.
Father stabs son 12 times in frenzied attack intending to kill
Rotorua man Breen Makiri stabbed his son 12 times.
First Dancing for Hospice participant revealed
The first of 20 people dancing in a Hospice Rotorua fundraiser has been named.
Rotorua provides the perfect NZ history and culture lesson
Rotorua is a great place to teach our tamariki about our country and history.
Flying high: Hot air balloon visits Glenholme School
The visit by hot air balloon entrepreneur Andrew Parker had a strong educational aspect.
How you can submit on the council's long-term plan
Has the council 'got it right'? Now's your chance to have your say.
Kelly Makiha: Good morning, this is your wake-up call
Opinion: Type 2 diabetes can happen to us but we can do something about it.
Local Focus: Campervans coming to Rotorua for Easter
Expect an Easter influx of campervans and motorhomes.. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Charles Sturt's skate park dream moves step closer
What's happening with Rotorua's new state-of-the-art skatepark?
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.