Almost $3m spent a week to help with housing costs
Thousands across the region are struggling to the point of needing a Government top-up.
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Keeping it in the whānau: Two new dancers announced
Two more Harcourts Dancing for Hospice participants have been revealed.
Army veterans prepare for Anzac Day: 'You get a big of a lump in your throat'
A Taupō man is inviting a few of his mates over to his place to commemorate Anzac Day.
Lake Rotoiti crash victim remembered for his generosity
The victim of a crash near his Lake Rotoiti home is remembered for his generous spirit.
'I lost my family': Former P addict's return from the brink
Pauline Tai is now three years clean - and is supporting others in their recovery.
Govt to curb speed limits near schools nationwide
Speeds around urban schools could drop to 30 km/h.
Assaulted in the line of duty: Rotorua parking wardens attacked
There has been a spate of verbal and physical abuse towards Rotorua parking wardens.
Local Focus: Concerns power lines won't handle demand spike from electric vehicles
Unison has moved to more time-of-use line charges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'It was worth it': Abuse survivor gets justice after 39 years
Graham William Morine found guilty on 6 indecency charges against 2 boys from 1981-1984.
Health system shake-up 'great news' for Māori health
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
Health system overhaul could be 'monumental', GP says
Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.
The tractor and the motorbike: Coroner probes fatal crash
An inquest has been held in Rotorua into the death of motorcyclist Tony Parahi on SH36.
Staff take refuge in safe room at Te Ngae McDonald's
A customer acting suspiciously forced staff to retreat to a safe room and call the police.
Emergency housing: Woman beaten unconscious, children being 'put at risk'
Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge.
'Propaganda' alleged in rowdy meeting over golf course
The council says it's just a proposal and will undergo consultation.
New chick has a special significance
There's a new arrival at the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua.
Family of slain father plead for help to bring him home
"We want to lay Daytona at rest at home in Rotorua."
Government was warned of motel accommodation 'safety risks'
"It's slowly killing our town, I've never seen Rotorua so bad, so ugly, in all my life".
Emergency housing 'not a safe environment' - locals
The Government is now spending $1 million a day on emergency and transitional housing.
Do I need a mask? A jab? NZ-Aussie travel bubble - all you need to know
Mask, yes. Jab, no. What else? Read on.
Another month, another record house price for Rotorua
REINZ: The city reached a new median house price record of $650,000 in March
Under pressure: Bus driver caught speeding 132km/h
Some bus drivers were caught speeding in the same spot four times.
Local Focus: Covid pushed them out of school, this programme pulls them back in
Helping youth who dropped out of school in lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Racism allegations spark independent review at school
But school says the claims aren't supported by evidence and are factually incorrect.
A class of their own: 29 old boys on staff at Rotorua Boys' High
James Devenport and 28 former students have found purpose working at their old school.
Local Focus: Rotorua restaurants get social media savvy
Foodies check out socials before going to a restaurant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Run over by a bus': Dame Val's pandemic parenting challenge
Valerie Adams' young son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the middle of the pandemic.
Alleged serious assault on police in cells: Man appears in court
A man accused of seriously assaulting two police officers has appeared in court.
Stormy seas for tourism if cruise ships kept out of transtasman bubble, businesses say
Businesses want the Government to communicate specific plans for the maritime border.
Teen's horrific beating of kitten; SPCA, police launch investigation
The video shows the defenceless kitten being kicked by a young boy.
Local Focus: What 100 real women look like
Exhibition represents Rotorua's diverse women. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Raukura terraces represent 'young men climbing to the highest levels of knowledge'
Rotorua Boys' High School has unveiled its new terraces, Ngā Pae a Kahukura.
Critical injuries in workplace incident in Putāruru
Emergency services were notified at 12.07pm.