Rich history the focus of Local Heritage Week
Rotorua's Local Heritage Week 2022 will run from November 21 to November 27.
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Paul Hickey can't wait for the eighth Fill the Bus to roll around
Paul Hickey has been part of Fill the Bus for the Salvation Army foodbank since the start.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Fill the Bus, Christmas traditions, sausage sizzle tour
Paul Hickey discusses Fill the Bus, Christmas traditions, and a sausage sizzle tour.
Speed, spectacular jumps, smiles: Wrap on Crankworx Rotorua 2022
Event director thinks one of the most challenging weather weeks Crankworx Rotorua has had.
Rotorua Lakes High School student passionate about choreography
The Willy Wonka dance production will be performed on December 11 in two shows.
Bowls and BBQ a winner for tamariki
More than 60 locals took to the bowling green for the Bowls and BBQ fundraiser event.
Jo Raphael: We need public buy-in to drive green initiatives
OPINION: The way forward is to make green initiatives attractive.
Watch: Mike King's big shout out to local playcentre
King has sent a touching video to a tiny community for its big donation.
16-hour days on the frontline: Rotorua firefighter given 'rare and special honour'
Kiwi firefighter's long days fighting Aussie bush fires acknowledged.
Prison terms reduced for gang leaders jailed for drug dealing
Jail terms for gang leaders imprisoned for drug dealing have been reduced. But why?
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Cultures explore common ground
Kāhu ki Rotorua: First Nations team looks closer at Māori solution.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Victory lies with the women of Oruareimokoroa
Oruareimokoroa was a stronghold that stood bravely to the west of Rotorua.
Mihi Blair: Are Māori health concerns finally being heard?
OPINION: Māori Health Authority offers hope for significant system and investment changes.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Plans to return idle land back to abundance
Green trading helps trust breathe new life into former forestry block.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Wahiao welcomes taonga
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Museum staff bring precious gifts home so iwi can share korero.
‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi
'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'
Bay musician Riapo Panapa returns to independence
Sons of Zion have embraced their new status.
Electrical storms set to strike across North Island, fears of flash flooding and slips
The warning starts after lunch and goes into the evening.
Scooter company says three strikes and it's on your bike
Taupō is the latest town to receive Beam e-scooters as the company expands its reach.
The council grappling with mowing the equivalent of 1620 rugby fields
Lawn mowing crews are busy trying to keep up with spring growth.
Letters: Good things are finally happening in the city
Rotorua readers have their say.
Adesanya detained for taking weapon through airport security - report
Kiwi UFC star Israel Adesanya has reportedly been arrested in New York.
Why these three schools support the Christmas Appeal every year
Principals say giving to the appeal has become the highlight of their students' year.
A dairy farmer's view: Govt emissions pricing proposal flawed
OPINION: There are many ways to reduce emissions and become more efficient.
Women's rugby is more exciting than men's - Bay of Plenty coach
NZRU busy trying to sort rewards for Black Ferns' big win
Review: Bros: A steamy, raunchy gay love story
Taupō reviewer Jen Shieff heads along to a 'steamy, raunchy' gay love story.
Bus company 'sorry' after $15k of camera gear disappears en route to Tauranga
The company has since apologised for his experience and says it will help police.
'Should not have happened': Homeless trust caught up in alleged conflict of interest
The trust rented a property from two staff and housed a convicted murderer.
Womad 2023: Kita's top festival tips
"To me, there is art for myself, and art for the people."
Burglars target Rotorua Central retail store overnight
Police are hunting burglars who targeted Noel Leeming in Rotorua overnight.
Rotorua Museum shows 15 taonga to iwi
Included in the display is Tuhourangi, a 500-year-old taiaha.
Sentencing date set for Ōwhata orchard worker after murder charge plea
One of the four accused of Tauranga father's David Kuka murder has admitted the charge.
Scientists recording 20 quakes each week at unsettled Taupō
Activity at NZ's best-known supervolcano hasn't quietened enough to lower its alert level.
Letters to the editor: Rich heritage of leadership on display
Our readers have their say.