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The cancellation of summer events in Tauranga adds weight for a new stadium.
'Polarising': Prince Harry's memoir splitting opinions in Rotorua, booksellers say
'Like him or loathe him though, everyone wants to read the book.'
Rotorua woman ready to represent NZ at international pageant in Bulgaria
Kogi So will be one of 100 delegates from different countries at Mrs Universe 2022 final.
Disappointing many water users still ignoring rules - Harbourmaster
Two-thirds of the speeding violations were committed by jetski operators.
Sonya Bateson: ‘Uniqueness’ is the name of the game
OPINION: That's my name, don't wear it out.
The Premium Debate: Money wasted on preventable injuries
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Higher-density housing plan prompts privacy concerns for schoolchildren
Higher-density housing is on the cards for Rotorua, but some worry privacy is at risk.
'Brilliant idea': Funding final hurdle for high-ropes course, adventure hub
The 20-metre-high structure will be part of an ever-growing Rotorua adventure hub.
Latest property values: What is your suburb worth?
The Bay of Plenty's average property value has dropped $91,000-plus since April,
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Houses carved to commemorate brothers
Ngati Pikiao carved the whare.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Busy start to year for talented songstress
Matahiapo has been singing in public since she was nine years old.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Kata - the reo kaiako who loves kanikani
Kata Turu-Heretaunga is only 29 but has been teaching since she was 12
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Toa taiao working to protect kārearea
“I wish cat owners would have their animals neutered and keep them inside.”
Oceania BMX Championships coming to Rotorua
Rotorua is the only New Zealand venue in the championship schedule.
New Zealand's wettest major centre in 2022 revealed
La Niña was one of the primary drivers of last year’s weather patterns.
Opera at the Pā returns: 'This is the time where we begin to create magic'
'The fact that they’re opening up their marae for our performance means everything.'
Massive rise in struggling families needing support
One charity is reporting an 80 per cent increase for food support.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to what first-home buyers can expect in 2023
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: High time we let young people take the lead
OPINION: We shouldn't dismiss young people so easily.
Opinion: The trainer behind the athletes
OPINION: Trainer has a unique approach to training and adapts programmes to suit.
'Worst' summer in 19 years: Campgrounds, farmers brace for even more wet weather
Already the amount of rainfall in Tauranga is five times more than what it was last year.
WorkSafe confirms notification of Ōpōtiki workplace death
They have said it is not an investigation at this stage.
Three people hurt in two-vehicle crash near Rotorua
Police attended the crash in Dalbeth Rd about 9.50am.
Jo Raphael: Drenching puts dampener on holidays
OPINION: It’s time to break out the wet-weather contingencies.
Rotorua museum spotlight: Taonga Māori collection shown true Manaaki
'I love to be able to connect whānau with their taonga.'
Have that return-to-work dread? You're not alone
Experts share their tips for managing stress after the holidays.
NZ tourism jewel left in ‘staggering’ state following closure
A local MP says it's an 'iconic' building that cannot be lost.
Ngahi Bidois: Look after number one first
OPINION: I need to put my oxygen mask on first so I can help others.
Sandy beaches, luscious forests and fab food; the Bay of Plenty has got it all
Not-so-intrepid adventurer Laura Smith explains how you can holiday local this summer.
Journey to new QE Health drawn out, but 'worth it', chief exec says
He shared why the wellness facility was moving and what its plans were going forward.
Road toll tragedy: 'Don’t ever think it won’t happen to you'
Tanya Anderson asks herself 'why' as the region's 2022 road toll is revealed.