New Zealand‘Caught our hearts’: Rotorua’s steady population growth and fast-growing diversityStats NZ projects Rotorua’s population will reach about 90,200 by 2053. 08 Mar 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Vicious' dog attack leaves 6-year-old scarred for lifeHer uncle's bulldog cross, Tank, bit her face on Christmas Eve.06 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandBay fans excited for Chiefs' long-awaited return to Hāngī PitThe Chiefs will face Moana Pasifika on April 11 after a plan to play in Tonga fell over.06 Mar 03:30 AM
PremiumNew ZealandFrom police dog pioneer to new suburb: Bonnington legacy land up for grabs02 Mar 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Silly as chooks': 'Lovely' neighbourhood ruined by people 'doing nangs'They are driving 'smashed on that stuff' and 'dancing and yahooing' in the street.24 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandMayor plans fifth China trip in bid to put Rotorua back on the mapSpending by Chinese visitors in Rotorua is not back to half of pre-Covid levels.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum building work ahead of schedule, but $8m funding hole remainsThe museum, housed in the iconic Bath House, has been closed for almost a decade. 16 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Monopoly position' key concern in proposed rafting business merger Proposal faces closer review, with public feedback invited.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandChange in the wind? Coins could be phased out in parking shake-upPublic feedback wanted as council reviews fees, time limits and how parking is laid out.09 Feb 05:27 PM
New ZealandMotels used as taxpayer-funded emergency housing don't have resource consent Govt officials say council action could put much-needed accommodation at risk.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence defends decision to include Rotorua in state of emergencyThe mayor was concerned it would cause confusion, given the low risk for Rotorua.02 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Seems immoral’: Uncertainty over rising rents and redevelopment at Rotorua pensioner unitsPensioners fearful and confused as council housing shifts to a private provider.26 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandRotorua mayor tops donations and spending, others spent nothing on successful campaignsRotorua election 2025: Tapsell tops $15k spend, some councillors spend nothing.25 Jan 09:20 PM
New Zealand'A ridiculous situation': Overgrown gardens to be finally weededThe Rotorua Lakes Council took over the Te Ngae Rd gardens in November last year.23 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandFirst vote since 2019: 7 candidates enter Lakes Community Board raceTwo vacancies remain after a lack of interest and a death during last year's elections.22 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-upRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFunding boost takes Rotorua Great Ride trail fully off-roadThe Government and council each chipped in $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa loop.15 Jan 04:53 AM
New ZealandCouncil opens door to private management of night marketExpressions of interest in managing the event are now open. 13 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Long grass at tourist drawcard an 'eyesore'A long-time Rotorua resident says she has 'never seen the lawns like this'.12 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandStaffer fails drug test after incident in council vehicleWhat a LGOIMA revealed about the council's fleet and how its drivers behave.10 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'I don’t feel safe': Neighbour of rehab facility for ex-prisoners speaks outIt comes as the programme faces a new battle over its location.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPipe dream: Will Rotorua ever have a hydroslide again? The mayor has made it her mission to restore a feature of her youth to the city.29 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our goal was to save the Queen': Owner puts Lakeland Queen business on marketOwner Damon Hagaman spent $2.5m restoring the Lakeland Queen and its jetty.29 Dec 12:09 AM
New Zealand'If it wasn’t for you ...': Council workers save great-grandmotherRotorua council workers save 78-year-old woman in miraculous garden rescue.21 Dec 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Take a mask': Tour operator labels loos at tourism hotspot an 'embarrassment''We have had so many people complain about them, absolutely disgusted.'12 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Evasive action’: Gardeners' close calls with traffic prompt flower bed shake-upNear misses for people working in the garden beds have increased from one in a year to 21.11 Dec 11:04 PM
