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'We have basically seen it become a quagmire'.
Proud principal snaps up children's art in auction
The school's principal says keeping the "beautiful" artwork was worth the money.
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Beneficiary numbers increase by 40% over five years
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Michele Hunter: What Covid has taught me
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Letters to the editor: Councillors should tell us how they voted
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Business pressures: The top tensions keeping BOP business owners up at night
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Cash up for grabs as music contest finally goes ahead
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Abuse from beggars leaves children in tears: 'What's this town coming to?'
Two families with young children were left in tears after being abused by beggars.
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'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga
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Council seeks costs after candidate drops judicial review over decisions
The case has so far cost ratepayers almost $150,000, the council says.
Woman, 70, nearly mowed down by trail bike riders on footpath
A woman out walking had a scary experience after being nearly being hit by a trail bike.
The Prem Debate: Subscriber views on trail bike riders terrorising Rotorua
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on trail bike riders terrorising Rotorua.
Whirlwind of mystery, excitement and comedy in theatre show
Rotorua Little Theatre's upcoming production is Agatha Christie's Spider's Web.
Blues and barbies! New festival to sizzle at Rotorua Lakefront
The festival will showcase top blues performers from all over New Zealand and Australia.
Ngatahi makes a song trilingual to share who she is
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Tough job ahead for Dancing for Hospice judges
The dancers are nervously excited to perform in front of a huge crowd.
Miss Rotorua 2022 contestants revealed as journey begins
Miss Rotorua 2022 contestants revealed as journey begins.
Ambrosia Bar & Restaurant shines in Matariki challenge
The Matariki Dish Challenge ran for five weeks, with Ambrosia Bar and Restaurant winning.
New partnership passionate about empowering youth
Unison staff will join other local volunteers as community mentors to support students.
Learning about and from history: Anne Frank exhibition
'Anne Frank - Let me be myself' will be on show at the Rotorua Library until October 23.
Recycled items turned into amazing garments
Recycle the Runway is a community fundraiser event for Dress For Success Bay of Plenty.
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Olive Ona is the North Island regional winner of the Nestle Golden Chef Hat competition.
Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush
'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'
'Fantastic': Thousands of submissions lodged over homeless motels' future
More than 3600 submissions have been made on future plans for emergency housing motels.
Guardian Matuatonga stands vigil on Mokoia
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Gardening dates back to when humans decided to plant seeds.
Rangatahi fight for taiao by being at the table
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Music helps lighten dark, heavy subject
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'Undermining local democracy': Watchdog to investigate closed council workshops
The investigation will look into eight councils, including Rotorua Lakes Council.