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Fighting for Rotorua: What the future holds for contracted emergency housing
A 'bloody fiasco', one said. Mothers say their children can't walk or bike to school now.
'Spiralling poverty crisis': Nearly $70m spent on Rotorua's emergency housing
Fighting for Rotorua: Children placed in "dangerous and unsuitable" accommodation.
Opinion: There's a way forward, I intend to lead us there
OPINION: New mayor of Rotorua looking for solutions
'I just feel so stuck': Young mum's despair at living in emergency housing
"It's sad to say that I'm just so used to being in here now."
Cranking up for Crankworx: Last stop of world tour begins Saturday
Local riders have shared how they feel ahead of the competition.
Who is Graham Philip, the first Kiwi convicted of sabotage?
Graham Philip today made legal history. But who is he?
Sonya Bateson: Past remedies can be solutions to modern problems
OPINION: We don't have to reinvent the wheel, but we sure can give it a few tweaks.
Landmark case: Kiwi admits sabotage but his crimes stay secret
But the exact details of the offending remain suppressed.
Award-winning shot sends snapper on road to India
Rod Hill has recently returned from a photography trip to India's Megha Kayak Festival.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the Kane Williamson controversy
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Rotorua couple put best flavours forward in barbecue show
Rotorua couple Alia and Shaun Branson are competing in the TV series Cooks on Fire.
Q&A with Alayna Powley: Journey, goals, inspiration
Rotorua musician Alayna Powley shares her journey and inspiration with Rotorua Weekender.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Community spirit, business awards, Christmas prezzies, vacation
Paul Hickey discusses community spirit, business awards, Christmas prezzies and vacation.
Rotorua Trust 'there for whole community'
After 18 years with the Rotorua Trust, Jo-Anne La Grouw has not stood for re-election.
Wingspan took flight as charitable trust 30 years ago
This month, Wingspan marked 30 years of being registered as a charitable trust.
'Slow progress': Retailers set to get slice of $6m fund to fight ram raids
Equipment will include bollards, fog cannons, alarms, roller doors and cameras.
Chief's wife went mad waiting for her lover
If you travel towards Horohoro you will notice a sizeable conical hill standing watch.
Team work earns Te Arawa major tohu
Whanau the key to unlocking a variety of solutions for Rotorua lakes and waterways.
Eastside schools celebrate and showcase kapa haka
Kāhu ki Rotorua: It's been a mission but all systems are go to bring the hapori together.
52 years on, the Class of 70 toast the future
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Vineyard sojourn a wonderful way to celebrate lives well-lived.
Local Focus: Chuffed! Online voucher system gains momentum
James Fitzgerald was hit hard by Covid, now he's shifting the landscape of gift giving.
'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.
UK cricketing couple set for sizzling Rotorua summer
Cricket and golf feature in this week's sports wrap.
How to beat the humidity this summer
Temperatures are expected to be above average nationwide, with periodic humidity too.
Out-of-town homeless overwhelming health services, GP tells Rotorua hearing
Locals have begged commissioners deciding the future of emergency housing to say no.
'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.'
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."
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.