'We love our tulips': Council axes bid to trim flowerbed budget
Councillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.
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'Major' roadworks double travel time for some commuters
"If I’m going to town I have to add 20 mins of extra travel time."
'Overwhelmed with happiness': Mayor welcomes baby girl, announces 'unique' name
She also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.
Hands off free contraception, National
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Death or injury likely: Damning report finds high fire risk at homeless hotel
An official report has revealed the potentially deadly dangers at the facility.
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Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If we want better government, we have to do our bit
OPINION: I used to think young people had no interest in voting - now I'm not so sure.
New ECE policy poorly thought-out, say subscribers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Homeless motel woes: 'Peeing' on windows, fights and swinging metal baseball bats
There are fewer people living in homeless motels but some residents are still suffering.
Entertainment figure trial: Complainant tells of white powder, sexual advance and secrecy
'He was pretty angry. Just fuming,' the woman says.
'Drama higher than their heels': Gowns and Geysers season 2 is here
'This season is 1000 per cent more extravagant than the first.'
From peaceful to perilous: Innovations needed to combat crime
Opinion: Supermarkets resorting to bodycams in a desperate bid for safety is a smart move.
Rotorua teen named as victim in double fatal crash
The two-car crash happened on Sunday May 28.
Beating traffic and saving money: How e-bikes changed one man's commute
One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.
'Loud bang': Rotorua dairy targeted in early-morning ram raid
'I just feel so sorry for the owners,' a resident said.
'Loophole' fuelling country's youth vaping epidemic
'We have far too many Specialist Vape Retailers in New Zealand.'
Rape trial: Man used fake names on Facebook, Snapchat to meet teens, jury told
He has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to two complainants.
It's a hit! 11-year-old ‘beyond ecstatic’ to design winning mascot
Issy Walmsley loves art, but never thought she would win.
Rotorua's record rainfall confirmed. Are you surprised?
Last month was the wettest May on record since records began in the 1960s. Surprised?
'Unhelpful' and 'inflexible': Early childhood leaders slam new subsidy rules
'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'
Local Focus: Transforming Rotorua into a tech hub
Rotorua’s reputation as a technology hub is attracting professionals to the region.
Vicar with a difference honoured for bringing joy
Rotorua's Reverend Tom Poata has been acknowledged.
'Cream on the cake': Local honoured for services to Māori language
Te Maari Anahera Whare has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Lead Whakaari burns surgeon Dr Richard Wong She honoured on King's Birthday
'We rebuild bodies to restore lives and that’s what we're trying to do.'
Spirit and flax: Matekino Lawless, 95, receives King's Birthday Honour
'I accepted it for my children, that they be proud of their mother when she’s not around.'
'Very privileged': Local netball icon recognised in King's Birthday honours
Pat Wyatt has received the Queen's Service Medal for services to netball.
'Feel-good mahi': Māori arts and heritage preservation expert recognised
The conservation leader has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
King’s Birthday Honours: Alexis LewGor awarded MNZM
She couldn't sleep all weekend after hearing about the honour.
What woke up Taupō? Super-volcano’s year-long episode leaves burning questions
One of Taupō's biggest bouts in 150 years has left scientists more questions than answers.
Rotorua iwi embraces bilingual road signs
Iwi around Rotorua support the move to introduce bilingual road signage in Aotearoa.
'Dream retirement' to 'worst nightmare': Surging lake inundates houses
After months of rainfall they now worry what winter will bring.
'Life-changing': Woman’s 40-year journey to unlock the mysteries of her damaged brain
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