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New Zealand First MP Fletcher Tabuteau announced as Rotorua party candidate
Fletcher Tabuteau was the Deputy Leader of New Zealand First.
Lightning strikes, flooding and crashes as heavy rain hits region
There had been about 180 lightning strikes across the Bay of Plenty.
Now is a good time to start a business. Here's why
There are plenty of reasons at the cost-end why setting up a business now is a good idea.
Dawn Picken: History is a work in progress
Comment: History is a work-in-progress. Should our monuments reflect that?
Tā moko 'bar code for Winz' comment prompts complaint
Rotorua man receives death threats and abuse after Facebook comment.
Weather: Heavy rain watch extended for Bay of Plenty, downpours expected in Coromandel
A complex low was bringing associated fronts to many parts of the North Island.
Where are all the jobs in Rotorua?
Competition for jobs in Rotorua is heating up as more people are looking for work.
'Stop using Rotorua as a dumping ground for the homeless'
Rotorua MP Todd McClay wants a cap on out-of-town homeless people being helped locally.
Five rivals to challenge McClay in Rotorua
Newcomer Claire Mahon will stand for closest rival Labour.
Petition against stockcar club's Confederate emblem gathers support
The club secretary rejected the petition founder's request for "constructive dialogue".
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Destiny Church leader will challenge Coffey in Waiariki
Tāmati Coffey will go up against Hannah Tamaki and Rawiri Waititi to defend his seat.
Rotorua luxury lodge celebrates strong growth milestone
Five-start lodge Peppers-on-the Point marks growth milestone.
Man jailed for child sex crimes on infant daughter
Man's actions described as "appalling offending" and "depraved conduct".
Innocent teen shot at twice by gunman in car
A man in a red hoodie fired a gun twice at an innocent teen as he drove home from work.
Victim of violent bar brawl attack speaks out
The victim described his head injury as being a "dark moment".
Local Focus: Rotorua community returns to catfish hunting
Two catching sites have re-opened, one is brand new. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua community returns to catfish hunting
Two catching sites have re-opened, one is brand new. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Committed SPCA volunteer wins award
Rotorua's Kerenapu Winiata-Katting received the Outstanding Young Volunteer award.
Go Local! Supermarket pays for free lessons for young ballerina
Four-year-old Amelia Scott already has her outfit down packed.
Miss Rotorua is back for fourth year
The Miss Rotorua 2020 annual launch is on July 5, when entries also close.
Chainsaw bar murder: Guilty plea entered
Ford remained silent and kept his head held high throughout the hearing.
Good soaking! Downpours to continue into weekend
The rain was a result of a strong northeasterly flow going over central New Zealand.
Go Dairy: The sector paying up to $85k - sometimes with a free house and meat
The dairy industry is expected to pump about $1 billion into the Bay economy this year.
Meth 'middle man' jailed for more than six years
Dick Tamai was charged after the Operation Janzi raids in December 2018.
Tokoroa fire: Children treated for smoke inhalation
Firefighters from Tokoroa battled the blaze for more than two hours.
Covid-19 scare: Rotorua MP lashes out at Govt after dodging 'serious situation'
Students from four Rotorua kura were exposed to close contacts with two Covid-19 cases.
Elderly urged to be wary of social media
The world wide web can be an intimidating place for those who did not grow up with it.
David Beck: The dangers of online outrage
An innocent business was targeted by outraged Facebook users on Wednesday.
Christmas in June for local bookstores
Rotorua bookshops are grateful for the support they have received post-lockdown.
Letters to the editor: Nothing but talk when it comes to housing
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Community's 'unsung heroes' to be celebrated
National Volunteer Week is running from Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27.
'Six weeks in and not a lot has happened'
Councillors challenge slow progress of Covid-19 recovery strategy.