Lynmore School hosted Stuart Hutchings, MPI's chief biosecurity officer, last Friday.

Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.

March 21 is International Day of Forests, originated by United Nations General Assembly.

Toi Ohomai teaming up with Volcanic Creamery to reduce usage of single-use milk bottles.

One in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year.

The 1892 McLaren Traction Engine No.455 has moved from Rotorua to Putaruru.

Rotorua non-commercial beekeeper Kim Poynter received several medals for her honey

Three alpaca farms in the Rotorua area are holding free open days for National Alpaca Day.

Learning how to identify rips could save lives.

Lynmore Primary School pupils have been busy over the past few years.

Four BOP vet graduates are Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians recipients.

Kai Rotorua was joined by schools and businesses to plant kūmara tipu.

Bee Aware Month is an annual educational campaign organised by Apiculture New Zealand.

The 'world's smallest livestock' are crucial to the health of the planet - and humans.

Village Butchery Katikati is enjoying interacting with customers again in level 2.

Community Fruit Rotorua has still been able to give some fruit to groups in the community.

Stuart Thurlow is delighted with his new stall and sign to sell his wares.

Rotorua residents came together for a stream-side community planting day in Ngongotahā.

Students shared inspiration with their experiments at a science and technology fair.

Many gathered for a public meeting with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters today.

People can get up close and learn about alpacas as part of National Alpaca Day.

An Eastside Predator Free Trapping Workshop was held last Sunday.

There was plenty to see at Rotorua Tractor and Machinery Club's Annual Working Day.

It has been a dry start to 2019 for Rotorua, and the dry weather is looking to continue.

Wingspan is hosting 'Progress Visits' at its new site, which remains under development.

People's water safety has been good so far this season out on Rotorua lakes.

It appears Bay of Plenty locals may be leading by example in terms of beer moderation

The Geyserland Guild of Woodworkers is in need of a new home.

Kaharoa Kōkako Trust chairwoman shared the trust's work and successes at a U3A forum.

People will be able to hear first-hand stories about what beekeeping involves at a talk.

Helping hands and hard work mean a local's garden is on its way to feeding the community.

Two volunteers who maintain the Ngongotahā Stream walkway are looking for more volunteers.

Children will have a rewarding day out with the upcoming Kids Fish Out events.

Two rare pāteke (brown teal) ducks are now settling into their new home - Rainbow Springs.

Community Fruit Rotorua would love to hear from people with produce to spare.

Rotorua dog groomer Wendy Drummond is set to take part in a world competition.

Rubber ducks raced each other to raise money for the BayTrust Rescue Helicopter.

Information on controlling weeds and pest animals will be available at the Pest Fest.

Those wanting to learn about protecting kokako can are invited to attend a talk.

Members of the public were able to help release giant kokopu at Rainbow Springs.

The Great New Zealand Fundraising Tractor Trek for Hospice stopped by in Rotorua.

Two whio have been welcomed to their new home at Rainbow Springs.

The Rotorua A&P Show is set to offer two fun-filled days this weekend.

People can share their passion for sustainability with the community in March.

The 2018 Wingspan calendar is available with all profits going to the organisation.

There are many ways residents can do their bit for nature.

Boats have dotted the lakes with the new freshwater fishing season now open.

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People's spare fruit can be contributed to the community in the Rotorua Spring Harvest.

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A Rotorua woman will be taking part in a 1000km horse race in Mongolia.

A local vet has recently completed his 21st Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Surgery.

Wendy McGowan is honoured for services to rural women.

A Reporoa man has placed runner up in New Zealand's Young Vegetable Grower of 2017.

Country music fans are in for a treat in Rotorua this weekend. On Sunday at the Government Gardens Band Rotunda the Geyserland Country

A new meat shop is filling a "niche in the market" with aims of catering to a growing Muslim community in Rotorua. Emire Amira Khan-Malak

A weekend long hunting competition saw an array of prized animals presented, and the coming together of those with a passion for hunting

Local service Health Reporoa has been growing steadily over the past 20 years, something which many community members have recently

WOOLSHED: Locals will have the chance to experience a woolshed performance by Sons of a Bitch and Mel Parsons in Rotorua early next