Motel standoff: Tenants refuse to leave as Govt investigates serious allegations
Government launches investigation into complaint from motel manager.
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Election candidate takes council to court over controversial bill
The council says it will strongly oppose candidate Robert Lee's case.
Jewellery store owner burgled twice in a month: 'You can't let them win'
He has also questioned why there is no active monitoring of council CCTV in Rotorua.
Music lights way to reconnect to marae, whanau
Origins Roots Aotearoa grow and adapt to fit spaces they find themselves in.
'Wreaking havoc': Report reveals how many of Rotorua's homeless are locals
Nearly a third of those living in Rotorua's motels don't come from here.
Matangireia Yates-Francis draws on whakapapa in his creative space
Climate crisis drives aspiring architect.
The story of how Ihenga named places as he travelled
He made discoveries and was constantly challenged by great difficulties.
New name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
The new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.
From 'vibrant human' to 'zombie': Long Covid wrecks 82yo's life
'I can feel my head all the time. Sometimes I forget words.'
'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case
WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.
'Ready to rock 'n' roll': Rotorua Ziplines launches steepest, fastest course
'We believe our course is one of the most challenging zipline builds undertaken.'
'Go Mum, go': Video captures children's terror during violent road rage attack
A New Zealand man has admitted his "alarming" act of road rage.
Doggone: Missing pooch reunited with owner a year later
The canine is one of hundreds stolen or lost in the Bay of Plenty each year.
Rotorua event calendar 'better than it has been in years'
Those in the industry say there is a 'big appetite' for events.
Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees
A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.
'Tragic': Firefighters related to victims of crash that killed four
The crash has rocked the small communities involved.
Do you want fries with that?: Horsing around in Rotorua's CBD
Three horses and their riders were spotted in Rotorua's central city at the weekend.
Opinion: Why learning te reo is not just important for me
OPINION: Our "why" is also about our past generations, wisdom, courage and sacrifices.
'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fisherman
A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.
Council threatens homeless motels with court action if they fail to comply
Rotorua's council is threatening court action against emergency housing motels. But why?
'Final act of frustration': Councillor speaks about shock resignation
Bentley says the mayor's actions on Thursday were the final straw.
Police say Rotorua child's death is not suspicious
Police inquiries are continuing to get an understanding of the lead up to the incident.
National Emergency Management Agency's legal challenge
The agency has sought a discharge without conviction.
A Ngāti Whakaue pounamu weapon named Te Kaoreore could tell many stories
Among the many Ngāti Whakaue treasures, one such mere-pounamu is named Te Kaoreore.
Opinion: Should we have a national day to commemorate the New Zealand Wars?
OPINION: Our history isn't black and white. It's that and everything in between.
Revealed: The city Christopher Luxon believes 'needs to get sorted'
The National Party leader said crime and emergency housing motels would put visitors off.
Student took 1914 days to re-engage, get back to classroom
One student not attending took 1914 days to re-engage and get back into the classroom.
'Respected' councillor quits in public meeting, claims mayor 'shunned' him
The resignation came after a decision to discuss a controversial bill in private
Labour support falters as Rotorua electoral bill 'fallen foul' of Bill of Rights
Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says he backs the 'brave and progressive' bill.