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Moteliers urged to reinvest emergency housing money for Rotorua's sake
Should Rotorua motels earning good emergency housing money be forced to reinvest?
Dawn Picken: Celebrating the small stuff
OPINION: It's important to celebrate the small victories we had in 2020.
'We don't sit and wait here': Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick on 2020 and beyond
The mayor says she won't strip back council services for economic recovery.
Body found on Rotorua mountain bike trail
A member of the public found the body about 8am.
Stephanie Worsop: Don't be an idiot like me, put on sunscreen
Opinion: Make sure every day you spend in the sun, the decision you make is the smart one.
What a catch! Dad plays starring role in Rotorua's first 2021 baby
Rotorua's first baby of 2021 was a special delivery in more ways than one.
Happy 21st: Rotorua's first millennium babies are all grown up
The pair were the first two babies born at the turn of the millennium.
Summer read: 'Trespassers will be boiled': Ohinemutu residents take action to keep visitors out
Why Ohinemutu residents are telling visitors to keep out.
What Rotorua leaders and kids wish for 2021
Housing, Covid-19 recovery and 'unicorns everywhere' among the top wishes for 2021.
Rotorua's Countdown on Fenton St evacuated
Rotorua's Countdown on Fenton St was evacuated due to a gas leak.
Rotorua community welcomes 2021 together
The community and visitors came together at a special New Year's Eve Rotorua Night Market.
Giving back: Volunteer fireman attended 2793 callouts
Joseph Sydney (Syd) Hughes gave 54 years of service to his local volunteer fire brigade.
New Year's Eve: Extra-late Night Market in place of festival and fireworks
A special Rotorua Night Market is being held for New Year's Eve.
Speedway stars to contest national title in Rotorua
Paradise Valley Speedway is hosting the New Zealand Superstock Championships.
Carmen Hall: Food hygiene and the waste-not want-not ethos
About 200,000 people across the country get food poisoning struck every year.
'Sounds like a spam email': New Year's honour recipient didn't believe Queen's message
Donovan Bixley has illustrated more than 100 children's books.
Doctor saluted for decades of service to women's health
Dr Janette Irvine was a general practitioner in Rotorua for 36 years.
Supporting people's journeys satisfying for Yvonne Boyes
Yvonne Boyes has been awarded a Queen's Service Medal for her services to health.
Man found dead in Kawerau
The man was found injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Sts.
ACC funding decision puts mountain bikers in danger
Why would ACC stop funding a first response unit that has rescued nearly 1000 riders?
Weapons and drugs visitors carry into court revealed
Machetes, knives, bullets, bongs and P-pipes are all part of what people bring to court
Hypothermia, broken ribs and '10 minutes' from death: Father, daughter survive against the odds
"We tied our lifejackets together in case one of us became unconscious."
'Monument to waste': Digital sign slating sculpture to be investigated
Sculpture manufacturer says people should wait until it's finished to pass judgement.
Lingering shark closes Ōhope Beach
The shark had been taking the advice of lifeguards and swimming in between the flags.
Man charged following Eastern Bay of Plenty homicide
Emergency services were called to a property following a disorder incident on December 24.
Post-Covid school leavers: What does 2021 look like for the city's youth?
The next generation entering the workforce is "resilient" and "adaptable".
Natzke unbeaten at Whakatāne Summercross
The annual Summercross event was held near Matata on Sunday.
Summer read: The people living in Rotorua's Kuirau Park. 'It's not that bad being us'
Meet some of Rotorua's seasoned "streeties" who say "it's not that bad being us".
Firefighters extinguish ceiling fire in Kawerau
It took more than an hour for the fire to be suppressed.
'Don't worry Mum, I've already had a good life': Mum's message on melanoma
Michael Pilaar died in June 2017.