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Council books opened, 'business as usual' despite difficult year
The council collected $96.9 million from ratepayers last year.
School's hard conservation work pays off
Lynmore Primary School pupils have been busy over the past few years.
Next chapter beginning for Kaharoa School principal
Kaharoa School's principal Warwick Moyle is resigning at the end of this school year.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Christmas songs galore, Lotto dreaming and Fill the Bus
Paul Hickey discusses Christmas songs, a dream Lotto getaway and Fill the Bus.
Letters to the editor: Time for homeless to go
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Festive Wonderland a hit with families and visitors
The Rotorua Visitor Centre and i-Site have created the Santa's Wonderland again this year.
Rotorua Hospice gives back through Christmas Appeal
Yet another Rotorua organisation is getting behind the 2020 Christmas Appeal.
Resentment to relief: St John strike canned after last-minute agreement
Tauranga was said to be one of the main affected areas, if the strike went ahead.
Bowls and BBQ event raises $4000 for good cause
The fundraiser's proceeds will help mentoring programme Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua.
'Rare' Rotorua mural sells for $336k at auction
'It needs a home where someone will look after it.'
Real reasons people refuse to catch bus
Surveys reveal why some people refuse to catch the bus.
'Horse has bolted': Marguerita St will see modifications
The council has made its decision on Marguerita St.
Tractor driver killed in crash with milk tanker identified
The fatal crash, between the tractor and truck, was about 25km northwest of Rotorua.
Cricket: Mount Maunganui look to bounce back in Rotorua
This weekend marks round six of the Bay of Plenty Cup.
Jo Raphael: Royal Commission of Inquiry needed into violent child deaths
OPINION: Too many children are dying at the hands of those supposed to look after them.
Letters to the editor: GPs need to review their systems
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
A can and a quiz: Level 13 gets behind Christmas Appeal
Rotorua businesses are getting creative in supporting this year's appeal.
Jury hears closing arguments in baby murder trial
The Crown and defence have closed their cases in the murder trial of Shane Claude Roberts.
'Only in Ōpōtiki': Walk of shame for emu after runaway escapade
First it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu.
Zizi Sparks: Time for major review of local government
OPINION: When tensions and problems cost money and affect progress, things need to change.
Wild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in Waikato
More rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.
One dead after milk tanker and tractor crash near Rotorua
The fatal crash is on State Highway 5 at Ngatira.
Marguerita St: Legal challenge could be on the cards if council approves changes
The council says it will not respond to the letter 'through the media'.
Black Cap debuts for Bay of Plenty
The ND Fergus Hickey Rosebowl season got under way at the weekend.
Letters to the editor: Is there room for a top restaurant at the Lakefront?
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Opinion: Christmas Appeal a chance to make a difference
Foodbank co-ordinator Glen Harmer on the importance of the Christmas Appeal.
Kieran Madden: Ardern's disappointing reaction to child poverty pleas
Opinion: Child poverty will be an election-defining, touchstone issue this term.
Local Focus: 'We're trapped' - Rotorua Canopy Tours feels the strength of domestic tourism
"New Zealand forgot how good New Zealand was." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cheaper entry for locals in Ocean Swim Series
The event incorporates the New Zealand Secondary School Open Water Championship.
Rotorua dumping ground for out-of-town homeless, says security head
Are our emergency housing clients mainly locals or out-of-towners?
Strike action withdrawn by St John Ambulance staff
St John Ambulance staff and FIRST Union have withdrawn planned strike action
New Rongoā healing programme offered in Rotorua
A new community outreach course teaching traditional Maori healing is offered in Rotorua.