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Heavy rain, strong winds: Weather warning issued for the Bay of Plenty
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings have been issued for the Bay of Plenty.
Opinion: Devon St Kāinga Ora build bashers, stop being Nimbys
OPINION: If you want to fix the emergency housing issue, tough decisions need to be made.
Fighting for Rotorua: Dr Megan Woods: We're building as many state homes as quickly as we can
OPINION: Local solutions, not centrally driven agendas are needed.
Mud, smiles and bikes: Future stars of Crankworx hit the trails
Children from near and far travelled to be a part of the Kidsworx action.
Government 'may have' paid to move people to Rotorua motels
MP says government assurances it's not 'actively' relocating people is in his view 'spin'.
The Conversation: With a Covid 'variant soup' looming, New Zealand urgently needs another round of vaccine boosters
OPINION: Many of us are in deep denial about the pandemic's ongoing threat.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Women's rugby is finally getting the attention it deserves
OPINION: I'm not surprised to see the positive public reception the games have received.
Flour children: Playcentre raises dough for mental health charity
The community pitched in to make sure PermaPine staff got an "amazing" morning tea.
Backpacker boom: Bay hostels share delight in beds being filled
Backpackers have returned and hard-hit hostel owners are breathing a sigh of relief.
Crispian Stewart: Rotorua the ideal event and training destination for top paddlers
From Okere to Paris… what a journey.
‘MSD Mile’: Who’s to blame for the emergency housing mess in Rotorua?
Rotorua currently houses 10 per cent of NZ's emergency housing population.
Rotorua reserves proposal u-turn to be considered
The decision was made at the last council meeting last term, now it may be reversed.
Jo Raphael: Private sales of fireworks should fizzle out
OPINION: Fireworks are annoying and cause more harm than good.
Māori businesses recognised as 'important players' in international trade
EU ambassador Nina Obermaier meets business leaders in Rotorua.
'How can we stop this?': Residents fight to stop Kāinga Ora plans
The residents are concerned what type of housing and for whom will be built on Devon St.
The Premium Debate: From 'bustling tourist town' to 'scruffy dump'
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Vets reduce hours amid shortage: 'Life is a little more stressful now'
Kathy Warbrick got a shock when she was told she needed to drive her sick dog to Tauranga.
'Resilient' bunch: Exams start for thousands of Bay students
'Give it your best, leave it all in the exam room knowing you have tried your hardest'.
'Incredibly concerning': Nearly 30 drivers caught drink driving
Nearly 4000 drivers were tested over the weekend.
Miss Rotorua 2022: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait takes Te Arawa sash
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait loved the Miss Rotorua pageant experience
Classical singers to vie for coveted title and prize
New Zealand Aria Finals Night is the culmination of three days of competition.
From basketball shorts to gowns: Eden Brons wins Miss Rotorua 2022
The 19-year-old is looking forward to studying and building a business in the future.
'Out into the open': Bay GP's menopause survey aims to reduce stigma
The online survey will be open till the new year and already has more than 1500 responses.
'A bloody great night': Patchell Group wins top gong at business awards
Taking home the award was the "icing on the cake," Patchell Group's chief executive said.
Fighting for Rotorua: Emergency housing motel ads targeted out-of-towners
RotoruaNZ says motels attracting out-of-towners only exacerbate emergency housing issues.
Motorcyclist dead in Rotorua crash
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Adventure and healthy habits come together for kids
There are local schools doing the 2022 Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Experience.
Lake Ōkataina: One dead after crash on State Highway 30
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 30.
Business digest: Fellowships, awards, keynote speakers
Got business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz.
Business awards winners announced
More than 820 guests attended - one of the best turnouts in the Rotorua awards' history.
Kelly Makiha: Why I feel so strongly about Rotorua's emergency housing plight
Opinion: Sometimes you need to reveal the negative to achieve the positive.
Comment: Healthcare staffing crisis putting lives on the line
Opinion: Frontline medical staff have already told the Government what's needed.
Parksyde 21st anniversary: Community centre celebrates milestone
Parksyde turns 21, but more help is needed for its future.