'Frustrating': courthouse upgrade years away
"Everyone onsite knows improvements are urgently needed," says PSA national secretary.
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Bay represent! National front bench named
Nearly half of National front bench from of Bay of Plenty.
Expect delays on Te Ngae Rd next week
Multiple work sites will be in place along SH30, between Sala St and Iles Rd.
Forty local jobs created from new $2.5 million Government investment
The funding would go into an environmental programme called Mauri Tu Mauri Ora Te Arawa.
Inclusivity is key: Para swimmers gather in Rotorua
Among those hosted by Te Arawa Swimming was a New Zealand Paralympian.
Liam Messam runs free coaching clinic
Liam Messam took the time to pass on his expertise to the next generation.
'The nicest guy you could ever meet': Community gem Sailesh Patel dies
Patel was known as "the Chief Sitting Bull of Ngongotahā".
Local Focus: The Rotorua electorate explained
Big swing to Labour would bring in a new MP for Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hemo Gorge roundabout sculpture a Jonesie Award finalist
The Jonesie Awards celebrate the best of the worst of government waste.
'The best dad in the world': Daughters' tribute to speedway legend after Lake Rotoma tragedy
Hayley and Amber Jarden describe how their Dad would always take them on adventures.
About 230 jobs to be created in Ōpōtiki after Tauranga investment in mussel farm
The processing factory was hoped to be up and running by early 2021.
High school band reunites a decade on - with a twist
Ever dreamed of bringing back together your high school band? These Rotorua guys have.
Weather: 24 hours of heavy rain to batter Bay of Plenty
Downpours were already scheduled to hit the Upper North Island today.
Top Kiwi bands in One Love Festival line-up
There will be a clear Kiwi flavour at next year's One Love.
Letters: Marguerita St plan creates another problem
Rotorua readers have their say.
Council legal costs of 'predetermination' debate $10k to date
Final invoices are yet to be received and the bill could reach $20k.
More than $5000 raised for burns victim and soon-to-be dad
Tangaroa Yorke was burned in a freak accident with a fish smoker on July 4.
Person arrested after alleged gun sighting in Hamurana
A person has been arrested and a cordon has been put in place at a property.
Tears flow as Rotorua meth supplier jailed for 5 years
Rotorua drug dealer Paul Tamai was sentenced in Rotorua District Court.
Lake crash tragedy: Mother of three among pair killed in plunge
Bibi Ali of Ranui is survived by her three children and close family.
Pair killed when their Mercedes Benz crashed into Lake Rotomā have been named
Emergency services were first called to the scene at Ōtangiwai Point on Saturday afternoon
Local Focus: The Rotorua electorate explained
A big swing to Labour would bring in a new MP for Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori wardens brave freezing night at scene of lake crash
'Though they were submerged underwater, we as Māori make sure that they are accompanied.'
Lakefront playground construction set to begin
Rotorua's lakefront development includes an improved playground
Club Sports Wrap: Cream to the top
A quick look at some of the club sport played during the weekend.
Sentenced for $137m of meth, appeal rejected
Lionel McDonald was found with 137.5kg of meth in his car and in a storage unit last year.
New Māori astronomy school opens
Te Whare Tātai Arorangi was officially opened on Saturday.
'They are still us': Kiwis in isolation get serenaded
"They are still us, I wanted to make them feel welcome."