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'Incredible': The story behind Rotorua’s 25 Lakeside concerts
'What other city in New Zealand can boast they have their own concert?'
Elderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurb
Members of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.
Home found for two Rainbow Springs manu
Rainbow Springs' 30-year-old kākā to be euthanised.
'Blessed': Rotorua's Tapsell to be first NZ mayor to give birth while holding office in decades
Tania Tapsell has already made history in her career, now she will do it again.
Extensive algal bloom: Health warning issued for Lake Rotoiti bay
Contact with the affected water could cause asthma and hay fever attacks for some people.
Te Arawa kapa haka raising pūtea for flood whānau
Te Arawa's six Te Matatini finalists perform to raise money for flood victims.
'Chuffed': Elderly in need win tiny homes in Rotorua ballot
The three tiny homes will be installed on their Ngongotahā section in June.
'Pension's not enough': 81 and still driving trucks
Some pensioners struggling to 'buy a bottle of milk'.
Opinion: Success of Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue icing on the cake
OPINION: It was the quality of their material and performance that caught my eye and ear.
Kai whakapaepae heals hurt from careless words
The warrior’s spear can be evaded, but not the thrust of words.
Collection for flood victims at special kapa haka performance
Te Matatini teams to take Lakeside stage.
Local Focus: Rotorua charities airdrop donated goods to Hawke’s Bay residents
What started with a single request for help quickly turned into something much bigger.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on hospital’s waiting list
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Taupō-Napier road set to be closed until April
Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency was hoping to have the road open earlier.
Former gang boss hands in patch, gets home D for role in drug smuggling ring
Jeffrey Gear has been sentenced for his involvement in a drug-smuggling ring.
Opinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone Gabrielle
OPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
House prices continue to drop with one district leading the trend
QV House Price Index for quarter to February shows 12.6 per cent drop on last year.
‘Oh, my goodness, is it really $1 million?': Lotto player's rollercoaster ride since big win
From shock and bewilderment to excitement and relief.
Rangatahi studying how to reduce Te Arawa catfish populations
Summer internship inspires rangatahi to learn more about reducing catfish populations.
Arrest after vehicle rolls into Rotorua reserve following collision
Police were alerted to an incident on Ngongotahā Rd, near Taui St, about 7.10pm.
Opinion: Misstep by health boss was not a sacking offence
OPINION: As with so many political appointments, these are rarely straightforward.
Council pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologies
Jobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.
Council bills Government for share of emergency housing hearing costs
Former councillor says the council should have been more prepared.
'Unattended cooking' cause of house fire that injured woman
The fire gutted a Mangakakahi home.
Volcanic unrest: More than 20 aftershocks following Taupō quake
GeoNet also noticed a small signal on newly installed tsunami sensors.
Region's leading farmers announced at award dinners
The Central Plateau and Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards were held last weekend.
Summer of cyclones: Rotorua's wet and windy season in numbers
Rotorua received 242 per cent of its usual seasonal rainfall over three months.
Rotorua house fire: Shocked mother says daughter rushed to hospital with burns
The house was well ablaze when fire crews arrived.