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Fury after Te Urewera huts dismantled, demolished
Work is now under way to strip and dismantle back-country Department of Conservation huts.
Opinion: Alcohol-related harm can be reduced - if we act
We all pay the price when it comes to inaction over alcohol-related harm.
'There was blood... everywhere': Police mental health callouts rise
'We're building a whole new mental health system and it does take time' - health minister.
Missing French tourist's friends plead for public help with search as kayak found
A French traveller was last seen kayaking on Lake Rotorua on Monday.
'It's a starting point': First female Super Rugby coaches have big dreams
Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.
Unclaimed WWII taonga to be returned to whānau
The last 28th Māori Battalion soldier has praised the mahi, but says it took too long.
Helicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honoured
Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'
Local Focus: Walter Bakkenes' World of Wonder
Rotorua Museum's single biggest art collection - works by a little-known Dutch painter.
'A fine art': Māori tourism model wins praise from Aboriginal visitors
'All we want is for our kids to walk through life with pride. We see this here ...'
Missing kayaker: Search and rescue teams set off on Lake Rotorua
Police, Coastguard and Land Search and Rescue New Zealand are continuing the search.
Search continues for missing kayaker on Lake Rotorua
A search for the man is focussed around the Mokoia Island area.
How an iwi-led business programme encouraged sparky to give back
Matenga Hapi, 24, wants to support other Māori into employment.
Rotorua is a ‘ghost town’ due to emergency housing crisis, commissioners hearing told
Rotorua has become a "ghost town" because of the rise of motels serving as housing.
'Negative perceptions' blamed for $17m tourism loss
About $17 million in tourism spending has been lost due to 'negative perceptions'.
'We feel unsafe': Rotorua motel hearing told of discarded needles, drugs, public vomiting
"Motel rooms are not places for people to grow up. They deserve better than that."
$129k fence and security cameras: Locals take action to protect against homeless, hearing told
"My family are telling me to move out of town."
Iwi networks stronger in wake of Covid
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Rollout of marquees signals wrap-up of a year-long project.
Tour de Koutu has whanau on the go
A whanau affair, from kohungahunga to koeke getting active around the streets of Koutu.
Stories abound of giant tupuna's conniving ways
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Giants once abounded in Waiariki district.
More eco warriors sought in fight for healthy lakes
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The jobs on offer cover a wide spectrum.
Police arrest eight and seize guns, cash and meth in drug operation
Police believe operation will be a major disruption to meth supply in district.
'We have been sacrificed': Rotorua residents tell of life around 'MSD Mile'
'I just feel so sad for our beautiful city. In two years, this is how it's become.'
'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomed
Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.
Drugs, Bitcoin and the dark web: Son of former drug lord in court
Billy Macfarlane's son has admitted running a drug syndicate in Rotorua and Tauranga.
'Catastrophic consequences': Hospitality owners protest over immigration issues
Local hospitality businesses shut down in protest over staff and immigration issues.
Back from Covid brink : From 600 students to 9 English language school re-opens
'We had to salvage what we could.'
Local Focus: Crossroads for Rotorua Motors
The Rotorua Vintage and Veteran Car Club is working for the future of historic cars.
Comment: Māori Boy from Awahou - the MBA that matters
OPINION: So how does one qualify for their honorary MBA qualification?
From Kuirau Park to being homed: 'Street mum' turns her life around
Missy Rehu has got off the streets and into housing.
'Best birthday present ever': Rising teen star performs with Sol3 Mio
Rotorua teenager Nikau Chater performed with Sol3 Mio at Spark Arena this week.
Family of man missing since May suffer second blow
"I struggle every day - mentally, physically, everything."
The region where armed offenders squad callouts have spiked
A sign Government has let gun crime get out of control, or that it's taking a harder line?
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Degraded Little Waihi symptom of big problem
"When the land and water are well – the people will be well."