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Councillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debate
Robert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.
Three, two, one, jump! Children make a splash at opening of leisure pool
The mayor described it as years in the making.
Councillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticism
Protest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.
'Concern and uncertainty': Will treasured community hall be demolished?
The community was told demo plans were under way but council now says it's still deciding.
Tiny school's win in fight to protect students from 'appalling behaviour'
The school fought to stop intensification impacting children's privacy.
Lakeside 2024: Rain no show-stopper for packed Lakefront concert
Local and Aotearoa performers entertained the thousands on Saturday.
'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline
'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'
New Rotorua council chief executive announced
It comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.
What tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods ride
Matt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.
Four Rotorua accommodation providers under investigation
Ministry assessing whether tenancy laws are being complied with.
‘Nationally significant’: $5m gifted for museum restoration
The iconic Rotorua Museum building has been closed since 2016.
'High fire risk': 20 people moved out of lodge that 'dead-bolted' them in at night
The council issued the lodge two dangerous building notices within a week.
NZ tourism hotspot makes world's top 10 trending travel destinations
Accolade comes as tourism hotspot’s business community anticipates positive year ahead.
More people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leader
Rotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.
'Insanely excited': BMX World Cup athletes keen to compete on home turf
'We wanted to get a World Cup here and we’ve done it.'
Pensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing option
Mayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.
'Unsafe': Mayor targets 14 accommodation businesses
Tapsell is concerned about 14 providers she believes might be taking in tenants.