Work begins on $31m mental health facility in Rotorua
Initial stage of the construction will see a large amount of earth moved onto the site.
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Hive heists! Sticky-fingered thieves help themselves
Honey hive heists may be in vain because of low demand and registration requirements.
Police release name of fatal crash victim
Police were called after a car left the road and went into Lake Rotomā.
Letters to the editor: Those fighting for our city should be applauded
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm changing banks as a protest
OPINION: Banks are making big profits while families tighten their belts.
'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is like
Alzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.
Diesel no longer the cheaper option? 'Extreme' fuel cost adds $87k to company's bills
How to reduce your fuel consumption.
'Sudden and tragic': Cleaner desperately tries to save driver as water fills wreck
'I immediately started CPR ... I could hear the water in his chest.'
Police find body in Lake Rotorua
Multiple police cars and one ambulance spotted near Sulphur Point.
Inspirational journey of a national hero
Dame Valerie Adams is a national hero and now her story has reached the big screen.
Have wheels, will succeed
A scholarship is helping get the wheels of success in motion for this Taupō woman.
UK cricketing couple set for sizzling Rotorua summer
Cricket and golf feature in this week's sports wrap.
'Unacceptable': Tāneatua postboxes a safety hazard
Location of postboxes 'a disgrace and disrespectful to people with disabilities'.
Snowed in: $4m bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
RAL needs another $9m to keep its two skifields operating.
How to beat the humidity this summer
Temperatures are expected to be above average nationwide, with periodic humidity too.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust leads the way in biosecurity matters
Te Arawa Lakes Trust wins Biosecurity Māori trophy.
Out-of-town homeless overwhelming health services, GP tells Rotorua hearing
Locals have begged commissioners deciding the future of emergency housing to say no.
Bank refuses to refund $49k stolen from pensioner’s online account
Westpac says it is not liable for the stolen money.
'We are exhausted': School's leaders say homeless in motels dump booze bottles, faeces
'Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see.'
Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims
Jury has listened to evidence of more than 200 witnesses since August.
Police did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdog
A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.
Business Awards promise to be the 'best party in town'
"It is going to be a lot of fun. This year will be the real McCoy."
Young moguls meet the market
Understanding the value of money is just the beginning of a financial education.
Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
Carmen Hall: Why I have lost my rag as a customer
OPINION: We're all facing tough times at the moment but it's better to keep your cool.
Bay of Plenty highway reopens after latest slip
This new slip came down in the early hours of Monday morning.
Revealed: Which town broke its record for the warmest October night
More muggy nights are expected, and so is the rain.
Bill Pomare's Melbourne Cup dream still alive despite tough year
'I do hope it gets to the point where he will have another shot at the Melbourne Cup.'
'Fundamental flaw': Owner unaware 100 homeless living at her motel
'I beg of you, help us kill off the central government homeless experiment in Rotorua'
$100k disability scholarship recipient encourages others to apply
The scholarship can help pay for associated fees, books, computers and living costs.
Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed
Each of the accused had at least one charge dismissed today.
Trinity Concert revived after break for Covid-19
The Trinity Concert is a chance for students to perform a well-practiced piece publicly.