Cocaine use soars, beyond 'small pockets' of NZ society
It comes as methamphetamine and MDMA consumption nationwide has been on a downward trend.
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'The crowd speaks for itself': Thousands gather for Te Arawa kapa haka concert
The event took place the day after the Lakeside 25 concert.
Immerse yourself in sound at the Bay of Plenty Music School
Enrolments are open for the BoP Music School, happening in Rotorua from April 14 - 16.
Kelly Makiha: Rotorua Lakeside 25 concert - just what we needed
Rotorua's Lakeside 25 hits the right note.
‘Could be the end of your business’: Insurance Council of NZ warns those with no coverage
It's a bad time, as many businesses have taken on substantial debt to survive Covid.
'We're tired of waiting': Educators meet in Tauranga ahead of nationwide strike
Demands include better pay, more help in the classroom and support for counsellors.
Readers share feedback on pensioner who can't afford to retire
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on pensioners and retirement.
'Incredible': The story behind Rotorua’s 25 Lakeside concerts
'What other city in New Zealand can boast they have their own concert?'
Elderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurb
Members of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.
Home found for two Rainbow Springs manu
Rainbow Springs' 30-year-old kākā to be euthanised.
'Blessed': Rotorua's Tapsell to be first NZ mayor to give birth while holding office in decades
Tania Tapsell has already made history in her career, now she will do it again.
Extensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bay
Contact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.
Going in to bat for the little guy
Conservation workers have been busy counting bats in Pureora Forest.
The heat is on: Rotorua girls get first-hand experience of firefighting work
Girls on Fire launched its one-day New Zealand pilot programme in Rotorua.
Te Arawa kapa haka raising pūtea for flood whānau
Te Arawa's six Te Matatini finalists perform to raise money for flood victims.
'Chuffed': Elderly in need win tiny homes in Rotorua ballot
The three tiny homes will be installed on their Ngongotahā section in June.
'Pension's not enough': 81 and still driving trucks
Some pensioners struggling to 'buy a bottle of milk'.
Opinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cake
OPINION: It was the quality of their material and performance that caught my eye and ear.
Kai whakapaepae heals hurt from careless words
The warrior’s spear can be evaded, but not the thrust of words.
New programme nurtures tech future for rangatahi
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Free course offers exciting pathway to creative jobs.
'Part of something special': Job opportunitys at new spa
Job opportunities are now open for a large number of roles.
Collection for flood victims at special kapa haka performance
Te Matatini teams to take Lakeside stage.
Rotorua sees a rebound in visitors as people fly and buy in the district
Two council-controlled organisations will give updates next week on what they have seen.
Local Focus: Rotorua charities airdrop donated goods to Hawke’s Bay residents
What started with a single request for help quickly turned into something much bigger.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting list
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Taupō-Napier road set to be closed until April
Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency was hoping to have the road open earlier.
Former gang boss hands in patch, gets home D for role in drug smuggling ring
Jeffrey Gear has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug-smuggling ring.
Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
House prices continue to drop with one district leading the trend
QV House Price Index for quarter to February shows 12.6 per cent drop on last year.
'Spending dropped sharply': How the Bay's spending was affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
Worldline data showed national consumer spending in February in retail was $2.8 billion.
Infrared camera to hunt illegal burners back on Rotorua's streets this winter
The illegal burners add to air pollution known to impact on health.
Teen charged with Cityride bus driver bashing appears in court
A man accused of bashing a Cityride bus driver has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
‘Oh, my goodness, is it really $1 million?': Lotto player's rollercoaster ride since big win
From shock and bewilderment to excitement and relief.