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Rotorua Christmas Parade boosts community festive spirit

Rotorua's annual Christmas Parade gets a big thumbs up for organisers and the community.

Rediscovering a taonga in our backyard

Rotorua is a true gem, discovers Sarah Daniell on a recent weekend visit.

Motorbike rider in Waikato Hospital after Murupara crash

The crash in Ngaio Place was reported about 7.15am today.

Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty $29K richer

Two Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty received early Christmas wins.

Dawn Picken: The wisdom of the Stoics - give yourself a break this Christmas

Opinion: Realising what we could lose can help us appreciate what we have.

Stephanie Worsop: Are the gaps in our knowledge getting worse?

Opinion: Everybody has gaps in their knowledge, what's yours?

Samantha Motion: A holly, jolly, news parody of the best Christmas song ever

OPINION: Is it even Christmas without the drunk tank or the boys of the NYPD choir?

Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe

Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,

Appeal shows we are one generous community

Rotorua Weekender's Shauni James thanks the community for all of its appeal generosity.

Paul Hickey - 2020 reflection, parade fun, sundae creation and summer health

Paul Hickey discusses Boardroom Bash, Christmas Parade, a new sundae and summer health.

Help make Christmas special for families in need

The Rotorua Museum Community Christmas Tree seeks donations for Waiariki Women's Refuge.

Cantabria's Christmas wonderland full of cheer

A magical Christmas Winter Wonderland is on display at Cantabria Lifecare.

AED gifted to Tarewa Pounamu Marae

Tarewa Pounamu Marae has been gifted a new AED gifted by ASB and St John.

Trust celebrates 20 years helping Pasifika community

Rotorua Pacific Islands Development Charitable Trust reflects on two decades.

Rotorua swimming with quirky creative fish

The next season of the Fish Out of Water Art Trail opens on Saturday, December 19.

Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade Campaign on the way

Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade Campaign will be in Rotorua at the start of January.