Rotorua-bound? Here are some of the area's hidden gems
Summer is the perfect time to check them out.
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Something for whole family at Rotorua Summer Festival
The Rotorua Summer Festival is coming up on December 28 at Arawa Park Racecourse.
All you need to know about the Boxing Day test match
The Boxing Day cricket test is here! What should you expect?
Hundreds of helping hands and hungry bellies at Rotorua Christmas lunch
Rotorua's annual Christmas Day Community Lunch treats hundreds of diners to a feast.
Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua
Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.
Zoe Hunter: Don't ignore the safety signs, stupid
OPINION: Zoe Hunter says the signs are there for a reason.
What's On: Your mega guide to summer
Your guide to some events being held in Rotorua this summer.
Local Focus: V8 Trike Tours to make up lost ground in Rotorua
'Cruise ship operation was 80 per cent of our income'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Parksyde House welcomed by community
The opening of Parksyde House and welcoming of Age Concern to its premises has been held.
Man accused of injuring Rotorua hot pool visitor appears in court
Police are working to identify and apprehend the other alleged offenders involved.
Anglers rejoice! Trout fishing heating up on Rotorua lakes
Recent angler surveys have shown that the summer fishing should be "very good".
Christmas in isolation: What does it look like?
Managed Isolation staff are doing their part to spread festive cheer.
Paul Hickey: 2020 coming to an end and special mentions
Paul Hickey discusses the year of 2020 and gives a special mention.
Blast from the past: 2020 review with Rotorua Weekender
The Rotorua Weekender looks back at 2020 and a selection of the stories covered this year.
Funding blow: ACC pulls cash from mountain bike rescue service
Crucial medical help funding for injured mountain bike riders has been pulled. But why?
Man charged after alleged assault at 'Hot and Cold' pools
A teenager is to appear in court tomorrow.
Kaumātua cries foul over ministry's school land deal
A kaumātua says an iwi school shouldn't be built on another iwi's land - but who agrees?
Whakatāne Hospital paediatrician honoured with special role
A retiring Whakatane Hospital paediatrician is honoured for his "outstanding" career.
Zizi Sparks: We can't fix child poverty with band-aids
OPINION: Addressing youth homelessness and poverty requires a collaborative approach.
'One of the better places': Bay to see hot, sunny Christmas Day
Get out your sunhat - it's shaping up to be a very warm Christmas Day!
Man dies after 'instinctive display of humanity'
The death and another incident have prompted a police warning.
'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
Three artists selected for pop-up summer residency
The Pop Up Residency project takes place from January 5 to January 31, 2021.
'Crap timing': Car smashes through surf shop front
Salt Air Surf owners awoke to a nasty surprise this morning.
Champions! Greerton win Bay of Plenty Cup
It is the club's fourth Bay of Plenty Cup crown.
Transformer a Christmas tree in disguise
The creative had previously made a Godzilla tree that sold for more than $300.
Bay of Plenty paw-lice pup heads into retirement
Amazing Asta queen of the streets for seven years.
'Shocking' attack on hot pool visitors
A man holidaying in Rotorua was attacked at a hot pool.
Two rescued, one helped after water incident
The harbourmaster is reminding people to wear life jackets after the incident.
Mountain Bike Rotorua gives free bikes to those in need
The winners would be drawn on Christmas Day.
Four rounds in one day! Dawn to dusk challenge for golfers
All money they raised in the Longest Day challenge will go to the Cancer Society.
Jo Raphael: The age-old conflict between landlords and tenants
OPINION: Who is the villain - the landlord or the tenant?
More than 40,000 to attend Rotorua events in 'humming' summer
"We are in for a really exciting summer."