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Mortgage woes: Homeowners will sell up before bank can take house
Advice is to keep communication lines open with bank.
'I was miserable': How one woman lost 52kg in two years
Julia Skudder had to take control of her life - but how did she do it?
One year on: Teen barber-turned-regional councillor Stacey Rose
'There have been times I've sat there and thought 'should I really be at this table?'
'Body physique': Why some Bay boys are worried
Body image concerns are equally as prevalent for boys, as they are for girls.
Remember milk bottles? Proposed factory looks to produce reusable milk bottles
The project is expected to cost close to $500k.
Whakarewarewa made to work for title
Whakarewarewa have finished the year unbeaten.
'Open your eyes': Rotorua man's anger at city's litterbugs
A person could be fined up to $7500 for littering in Rotorua.
'We don't consent to tyranny': Lockdown protesters march
A group of Rotorua residents made clear their resentment of current alert levels.
'Huge difference': Free lunches for thousands of Rotorua children
"This will improve attendance, concentration and make sure they are having healthy meals."
Kiri Gillespie: Now is not the time to strike for more money
COMMENT: Primary care nurses are vital and deserve more but their timing is poor.
'Emergency cash': Millions to save top tourist attractions
Eighteen Bay of Plenty businesses are in line for funding.
National's election promise: $190m for key Rotorua, Tauranga roads
National's Todd McClay and Chris Bishop spoke to local business leaders today.
Films to view for running and trail enthusiasts
The Ledlenser Trails In Motion Film Tour is screening in Rotorua.
Positive and hard working attitude recognised
Thomas Tuki has been named a finalist for the Attitude Community Champion Award.
Comment: Helen English - reading buzz with audio books
Helen English discusses her new way of reading and its productivity.
How Rotorua homeowners will save $30k in the next year
A local builder says it could make shonky jobs easier for "cowboy" builders.
Stopping 'simple mistakes turning into tragedies' aim of roadworks
Safety improvements have started on a key route into Rotorua.
Revealed: Where Rotorua's new $11m ambulance hub is going
More details about Rotorua's new St John Ambulance hub have been revealed.
'Over the moon': 450 Claymark employees jobs secured following company sale
A consortium led by Paul Pedersen has bought the business.
Bay of Plenty man accused of indecencies on boy
The defendant was remanded on strict bail terms.
Tender approved for aquatic centre 50m pool renovation
Rotorua Lakes Council has approved the tender for renovations of the 50m pool.
Local Focus: Rotorua candidates talk tax
Should Rotorua's rich be taxed more? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Priority issue': The state of some Rotorua homes revealed
Poor housing makes people 'vulnerable and sick' says doctor.
Rotorua's unique talent to shine in quest
An inaugural Rotorua City Talent Quest is also a Dress for Success Rotorua fundraiser.
What's all the buzz about bees?
Bee Aware Month is an annual educational campaign organised by Apiculture New Zealand.
Comment: Paul Hickey - Local tourism, remakes on the way and The Hits Pop 100 Countdown
Paul Hickey discusses local tourism this weekend, remakes and The Hits Pop 100 Countdown.
Giant treasure hunt in forest to raise funds
Father's Day FunQuest will run on Sunday, fundraising for Lynmore Playcentre renovations.
School combines learning and supporting businesses
Otonga Road Primary School brings learning and local business support together.
Applications for new Sport NZ fund open
Money to target those who struggle to take part in sport and recreation.
Opinion: One door closes, another opens
COMMENT: A busy travelling lifestyle makes way for more home-time.
Letters to the editor: What is going on with the sculpture?
Rotorua readers have their say.
'Cruel omission': The biggest snub from North v South teams
Flanker the major causality as the North and South teams were revealed.
'Everyone was crying and screaming': Memories of tourist bus crash
It's been a year since a tour bus crashed near Rotorua killing five people.