New ZealandDeal aims to safeguard Rotorua’s main water sourceRotorua Lakes Council has committed $2.4m and yearly funding to the Karamu Tākina Trust.17 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Nasty politics': Mayor denies 'attack dog' claim after councillor walks outLee says he left after meeting became 'dysfunctional' and he couldn't ask a question.16 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandTribunal cuts pensioner's rent, criticises council and housing providerThe council says it disagrees with the ruling and has lodged an appeal.14 Apr 10:35 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Why 'well-intentioned' is not good enough for struggling Rotorua businesses12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoid travel': Whakatāne evacuees advised to stay put, 125km/h wind gust in BoP12 Apr 05:57 AM
New Zealand'Where does it all end?': Owner of attacked Maltese dogs calls for tougher controls30 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSocial support, 38 homes: Iwi plans new housing communityFour units are for rangatahi, 15 for kaumātua and 19 for whānau.29 Mar 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Bottomless pit': Rotorua Museum grant criticised as BOP free entry axedFree entry clause dropped from funding amid concerns providing the money was a mistake.26 Mar 06:08 PM
New ZealandField of dreams? $2m Rotorua sport field development delayedThe site was first earmarked for sports in 2000, but was later looked at for housing.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Struggling' families to move into 24 new homesMother describes new home as ‘lifesaver’ after years living off-grid.21 Mar 04:57 PM
New Zealand'Worst I’ve seen in 15 years': Cemetery 'mess' disappoints bereaved mumRotorua Lakes Council says there has been no change to budgets for cemetery maintenance.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua council pushes for changes to 'restrictive' dog control laws'There is reason for concern about the ability we have to help manage this.'19 Mar 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Sugar hit' or solid savings? Rates rise cut after tense budget debateThe council keeps asking people with 'nothing' for more money, one councillor says.19 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandPensioners face delay and uncertainty over rent increasesRotorua Lakes Council says the priority is for the transition to be as smooth as possible.18 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSilver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansionsHowever, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.15 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'That's terrible': Residents push back against Rotorua bin changesThe council says the new green bin and fortnightly rubbish pick-up will benefit the city.12 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty mayors back Rotorua's homelessness taskforce callMove-on orders are being criticised as mayors debate homelessness solutions.12 Mar 04:00 AM
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
New ZealandMayor says NZTA was warned before roadworks paralysed cityNZTA said it had 'no correspondence' from local authorities before work started.06 Mar 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom police dog pioneer to new suburb: Bonnington legacy land up for grabsThe 49ha Bonnington Farm could be turned into about 400 new homes.02 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandRugby league club feud leaves abandoned HQ in limboStalemate involves two different clubs, the regional governing body and the council.01 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandNight Market stays put as privatisation proposals rejectedThe decision follows a tender process which found no preferred alternative.27 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua rubbish truck fire traced to discarded batteriesThe fire broke out during a routine kerbside collection.26 Feb 04:52 AM
New Zealand‘Unseen’ pollution: 10,000 litres of rubbish pulled from Rotorua waterwaysCharity's vessel removes about 2000 litres of rubbish each day in the Bay of Plenty.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFree trial, new provider: Rotorua parking shake-up gathers paceA free trial begins in a Rotorua CBD parking building as the council reshapes parking.25 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandMove targets late-night booze sale loophole Council consults on closing a loophole that lets some off-licences sell alcohol later.25 Feb 05:00 PM
