Crispian Stewart: Slew of tournaments a winner for region
Three major sporting tournaments over five days - an amazing feat for Rotorua.
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'Exciting': New CBD rental units may ease shortage
Meanwhile, McLeods Booksellers is on the move to a new location
Whakatōhea votes against split from treaty settlement
More than 61 per cent of voters said no to Te Ūpokorehe being removed from the settlement.
Why Rotorua Farmers Market won't restart this year
The decision has been made to not restart the Rotorua Farmers Market in 2022.
Rotorua Trust offers chance to make a difference
Those standing for the trust are encouraged to get their nomination in early.
Subscribers weigh in on damage already done for Govt reelection chances
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Govt should cover museum funding gap, says mayoral hopeful
One candidate thinks a 'taskforce' needs to be set up
Luke Kirkness: Great, we're moving on but there's still Covid caution
OPINION: Lots moved on from Covid-19 a long time ago but there is reason to be cautious.
'Massive cost': Bay of Plenty businesses concerned about new public holiday
The one-off public holiday to mark the death of the Queen will be on September 26.
Onepu park faces closure – again
Among the reasons for the closure was that they could not get insurance for the property.
'It was a survival scenario. She was hungry and going to jail was not a bad option'
Shoplifter accepted the risk of returning to prison, court hears.
Traffic light setting ends: Businesses celebrate return to 'normality'
The Covid-19 traffic light system and mask requirements have ended.
Former Te Arawa leader facing serious fraud charges: High Court hearing gets under way
Te Arawa business leader Roger Pikia's case is in the High Court at Rotorua this week.
Comment: This is the most important rule in life
COMMENT: I thought adults had it all figured out but it turns out, maybe not.
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
Stunning homes win gongs at building contest
A Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau house of the year competition was held.
Awareness of rare conditions raised by Zorbing in Rotorua
Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand annual appeal is "Roll 1k for MDA".
Conservation Week 2022: Rotorua groups work to better the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
One Roof: Rotorua property values is your suburb up or down?
A lot of properties have been taken off the market due to high vendor expectations.
Toi Ohomai associate dean shares language journey as Māori Language Week begins
A Māori educator on how we can make te reo Māori 'a normal part of our everyday being'.
'Absolute nightmare': Alone in emergency housing - a meth addict's road to recovery
'When you're an addict ... in six months' time, you could be in jail [or] dead.'
Business digest: Community funding, vet sector collab, REINZ award winners
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Samantha Motion: There will never be another like Queen Elizabeth II
OPINION: The Queen used her celebrity with an amazing grace that befitted her position.
A boat, a hearse and the Queen: Tales from Queen Elizabeth's stay at Moose Lodge
Queen Elizabeth stayed at Moose Lodge for five days in 1954.
Raj Kumar launches mayoral campaign
Raj Kumar launched his campaign for the Rotorua mayoralty on Thursday.
'Hello Queen': The story behind this photo of the Queen laughing
The photo was captured in 1976 when the Queen visited the Bay of Plenty.
'So privileged': Rotorua man reflects on year stint working for the Queen
He landed himself a job at Buckingham Palace after responding to an ad in the Daily Mail.
A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.
Showing support for a worthy cause with new looks
Wig Wednesday raises money for the Child Cancer Foundation.
Mother and son remember the story behind a photo with Queen Elizabeth
'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'
Street view: Rotorua residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death
'Hers is going to be the biggest tangi of our lifetime.'
New Kiwi citizens share their stories
The first citizenship ceremony for 2022 was held at Rotorua Lakes Council on Wednesday.
By all accounts: 'It feels great to be recognised by your peers'
Paul Wollaston was presented the award at Chartered Accountants Bay of Plenty Gala Dinner