'Never been so busy': Waka Kotahi receives 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Potholes after last week’s rain gave a Rotorua wheel repairman a record week.
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'MeToo fest': Defence claim as entertainment figure's rape trial begins
A High Court trial for a man facing serious sexual assault and drugs charges has started.
'Chuffed': Rotorua kaumātua elated as Te Matatini funding boosted to $34m
Local families and tourism, business and health sector representatives give mixed reviews.
Premium Debate: Subscribers react to teens hooked on vaping
Subscribers have their say.
Injury mystery: Police secure address after critically hurt man found in park
The man was found in the early hours of this morning.
Business ram-raided in South Waikato
Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.
'You get to make a difference': Police leader nabs award for search and rescue efforts
Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.
International cricket stars call into Rotorua school for a quick match
A Black Caps legend was among the top cricketers to visit local kids.
'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat
“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."
'Frustrating': Trial of entertainment figure stalls as less than half of jury pool turns up
"A summons to attend jury service is a very serious thing and not to be taken lightly."
Opinion: Rotorua swimmer makes NZ squad for Virtus Games
With swimming Bailey Conlon has found his 'place, his purpose, his tribe'.
Crackdown on dangerous drivers: Fleeing drivers could lose cars for good
More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.
Motorcyclist critically injured in stable condition in hospital
A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash is still in Waikato Hospital.
'Just feels broken to me': Brain tumour survivor speaks out
'The wait times to even get checked or seen are so long.'
Four Rotorua leaders on what they want from Budget 2023
Local leaders have their say.
Water leaks ‘gushing’ as upset locals wait for city repairs
'If we have to pay the water rates and we have to save water, what’s this doing to us?'
'We're still looking': Brother of man missing a year says his family hasn't lost hope
Shane Edwards 'vanished' from his home on May 14, 2022, and has not been seen since.
The Premium Debate: Ability will always trump personality
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Future of Māori Battalion exhibit unknown as Rotorua Museum fate decided
Iconic exhibition mothballed when Rotorua Museum was closed seven years ago.
Then and now: Aquatic Centre roof removed as old photos released
Stage two continues on the three-stage refurbishment.
'Little passion bug': Distillery wins big after only six weeks in existence
'Winning any award is amazing, but double gold is truly phenomenal.'
Too addicted to quit: Teens hooked on vaping speak out
'I’ve tried before to stop. It’s almost impossible, to be honest'
Jo Raphael: Hitting the brakes on fleeing drivers
OPINION: Trying to outrun the police is stupid, dangerous and reckless.
Rotorua councillors vote to begin organic kerbside collection
Rubbish collection will be refreshed, with general waste to be only collected fortnightly.
'I feel like I'm a nurse': Staff 'upskilled' to help address nursing shortage
And the staff are “happy” to have taken on new responsibilities.
The Premium Debate: Mum's plight confirms Third World status
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Serial groper's latest offence details revealed
More details around what Jason Trembath did have been revealed.
‘Addicted to sex’: Kiwi music industry figure standing trial on rape, sexual assault and drugs charges
The man faces 25 charges involving nine complainants.
One Love 2024 line-up, date and when tickets go on sale revealed
Some of the world's biggest reggae and dancehall acts are set to return to Tauranga.
'Chilling': Number of drivers fleeing police rises dramatically
Some offenders 'think it’s cool or a game until blood is spilt'.
New concept images: Mental health unit budget rises by $2m
The completion date of the project has been pushed back to 2025.
Local Focus: Meet the Nanas knitting for the Cool Kids
Knitting for Cool Kids Rotorua will be donating over 800 packs of hand knitted clothes.
Big response as public weighs in on draft Annual Plan
Submissions have closed and Rotorua's mayor has shared how she thinks consultation went.
This year's Dancing for Hospice couples revealed
The dance instructors have now paired up the 20 locals chosen for the event.