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Mystery object causes blockage and wastewater overflow
'It's important that the only thing going into the wastewater system is toilet paper.'
'Small explosions', volcanic tremors rumble White Island
Tremor accompanied by 'minor steam-gas bursts/explosions from the active vent area'.
Petch, Bias hold off challenge to win BMX national titles
The pair successfully defended their elite titles.
$5.5 million funding boost for Māori trades and training
The funding aims to help up to 150 Māori train and gain qualifications.
Sibling rivalry at New Zealand Superbike Champs
The national superbike championships wrapped up in Taupō at the weekend.
Ex-All Black Liam Messam gloves up for nephew
Liam Messam dons his boxing gloves to support nephew's health battle.
Black Cap Trent Boult stars for club side
Cadets were boosted by some internationally renowned firepower on Saturday.
Pomare thinking ahead with Ocean Billy after major win
Ocean Billy won the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
$5000 raised towards cancer treatment
Teresa Hawkins was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in May 2020.
Rad! Top national riders give Rotorua's BMX track the thumbs-up
It's had its first proper test run, so how did it rate?
Beyond the fence: Inside Rotorua's managed isolation facilities
The most challenging, yet rewarding, job.
Jo Raphael: March 15 terror - we hope this never happens again
OPINION: Second anniversary of "one of New Zealand's darkest days".
Colourful event puts people at home with Indian culture
Why a bunch of coloured powder was thrown around a Rotorua primary school this weekend.
Two ambulances and three helicopters sent to serious crash
No diversions are available and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
From homeless to winner's circle: Horse owner's $500k Auckland Cup win
Bill Pomare's horse Ocean Billy has done it. Now they eye the big one - the Melbourne Cup.
Build begins on $30m food waste to bioenergy facility
There were 94 building consents worth about $19m issued in February.
'Without funding we would have already closed': International student numbers plummet
Toi Ohomai international student revenue drops by $10 million.
Stephanie Worsop: Knowing when to hang up my clubbing shoes
Opinion: There's nothing like a hen's do with 23-year-olds to make you feel old.
David Beck: Nahne Marsters, an inspiration
Opinion: Nahne is showing inspirational strength in her battle with cancer.
Dawn Picken: It's time to think about reopening the border
OPINION: Why should only godwits get to fly?
Another delay in park stalker case: 'I just can't believe it'
A judge has asked for answers as to why a report on an offender has not been finished.
The dying dream: Rotorua deposits rise $24,000 in 12 months
One first-home buyer is looking at buying overseas as deposit levels climb out of reach.
Hundreds expected at homelessness public meeting
The meeting will be hosted by Todd McClay at the Arawa Bowling Club from 5.30pm on Monday.
The fight of her life: Brave wahine toa battles stage-four cancer
Nahne Marsters has terminal cancer but refuses to give up.
'Crazy and lazy': Large knives left at community pantry
Gillian Rushton says knives left at a community pantry posed a risk to children.
Local Focus: Roto-vegas or Roto-wood?
Rotorua aiming to become a film production hub. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Behind the wheel: Road safety messages for students
Students were engaged at the Road Safety Rotorua Youth Expo this week.
Q & A: Classical guitarist Christopher Everest
Christopher Everest's Classical Guitar Recital will be in Rotorua on Friday, March 26.
Outstanding! Aquatic Centre's 50m pool reopens
Completion of 50m pool marks end of the first phase in work to redevelop Aquatic Centre.
Students' visual art excellence visits Rotorua in exhibition
The Top Art 2021 exhibition will be in Rotorua from March 23 to March 26.
Explore two-acre lakeside garden for fundraiser
A Garden Festival is being held to raise funds for St Faith's Church maintenance.
Nation's top BMX riders converge on Rotorua
Rotorua is hosting the BMX New Zealand National Championships this weekend.
'Catastrophic' - elderly falls cost millions in claims
Broken hips are a major concern in falls in the elderly.