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Letters: Lifestyle can’t compete with paying the bills
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
Plans to reopen skid pad for car enthusiasts stall
Waka Kotahi says there are 'unambiguous' safety and operational improvements needed.
'Unsafe' living conditions: Landlords lose long-running court battle
A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.
'A dream come true': How these new property owners saved for their first homes
'Knowing that our babies have security now, that was the biggest thing.'
Man linked to daycare jailed for having sex with underage teen
His appeal for name suppression has been dismissed.
'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi
A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.
Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award
The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.
Unexplained Rotorua death: Man, 21, named
Anyone who has information that could assist police has been urged to get in touch.
Mamaku's taps should soon be flowing again as council fixes bore fault
Rotorua's council says it will work to improve its systems to minimise impact in future.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Kiwis moving to Aussie for better lives
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Mamaku residents urged to conserve water after bore failure
A replacement component is being arranged.
'Better to be late than dead': Speed limit shake-up for city streets proposed
But council staff say the move might cause some community pushback.
Letters: Generous donations appreciated after car stolen and used to burn band building
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'The Brits do a wonderful job': Rotorua royalists celebrate King Charles’ coronation
'I had my little crown on and threw a flag around my shoulders'
'Unexplained': Police making inquiries into body found at Ōhinemutu
At this stage the death was being treated as unexplained, police said.
For the love of old clothes: Why thrifting for vintage is so hot right now
Thrifting has grown from op shop drop-offs to Instagram accounts reselling vintage.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Rotorua
The person's body was found about 1am today.
Letters: Citizens Advice Bureau plays an important role in our city
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.
Rotorua Marathon: Men's and women's race winners revealed
A memorable 59th year of the historic Red Stag Timber Rotorua Marathon.
'Worst possible thing': Mum tells of losing her first child
'It makes you sad about the milestones .. you kind of wonder what she would’ve been like.'
Rotorua Marathon: Tanner and Dennehy earn contrasting national Road Mile victories
'It was pretty cool to win in such hectic conditions,' says men's winner Sam Tanner.
Four options: Public may soon have a say on future of iconic Rotorua museum
The heritage building has been closed for seven years.
'Never gets old': St John 'humbled' by Rotary club's generosity
Since 2015, the club has raised $120,000 in support of St John.
Sonya Bateson: My view on whether we should build the controversial stadium
Opinion: I like the idea - but I also cherish our parks and green spaces.
Hold on to your bonnets: Jane Austen-style musical coming to Rotorua
Penny Ashton brings her musical 'Promise and Promiscuity' to Rotorua for the first time.
'Charlie's my darling': Kiwi royal watchers revel in coronation 'big party'
Plus, meet the former BOP woman who will be attending the ceremony.
'One-stop hub': Sod turning for new Plunket build
The building is expected to be completed later this year.
First dancer revealed for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2023
The first dancer of 2023 to be announced is Zorb Rotorua operations manager Owen Turuta.
'Transparency' needed: Principals worried about housing developments
'We need to be informed to be proactive rather than reactive.'
Pre-Olympic showdown: Coup for Kiwi riders as Rotorua to host BMX World Cup event
The World Cup event will put “New Zealand on the map” as a BMX destination.
Beautiful puhi came to a tragic end
Lovers Tatai and Toahaere secluded themselves at Waikuta.