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Appeal for violent murder of pregnant girlfriend declined
Court has declined appeal by convicted murderer.
Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight
Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".
'Significant concern' as fewer women running in Bay of Plenty elections
'They see the impact of social media, the swipes, the hatred and misinformation.'
Calls mount for official inquiries into emergency housing
'The New Zealand public deserve to know that [public money] is being spent appropriately.'
Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground
Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.
Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels
The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.
Students show inquisitive minds in geothermal competitions
Primary and secondary school science competitions were part of NZ Geothermal Week 2022.
Letters to the editor: 'Worst decision' to allow out-of-towners to access emergency housing
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear
After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.
What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels
One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.
More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers
Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.
'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections
One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.
'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing
Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Brazen thieves target stream work site, regional council gear stolen
Thefts of equipment in Ngongatahā.
Mountain biking manuhiri spent more than $100m last year in Rotorua, report says
This is projected to increase significantly as international visitors return.
Cash in the neighbourhood for community groups
Applications for Rotorua Lakes Council's large Neighbourhood Matching Fund are now open
Programme featuring well-loved viola d'amore instrument
Rotorua Music Federation is delighted to present Strings Amore.
Jo Raphael: AIMS Games' triumphant return important to kids
OPINION: I wish AIMS Games was around when I was at intermediate.
Felix Desmarais: The pronunciation of 'helicopter' has me in a spin
OPINION: Language reaches across barriers and cultures to our mutual humanity.
Travel agents work long hours as understaffed offices keep up with demand
Some have reported business is better than it was pre-pandemic.
Star tumbling teen set to represent New Zealand in Bulgaria
The Taupō resident and Rotorua-coached gymnast is excited to compete in November.
One person dead following crash on Pukehangi Rd, Rotorua
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Whakarewarewa sinkhole: Road repaired and village reopened to manuhiri
Village staff say they are being cautious and looking out for any changes.
No easy fix to health professional shortage
OPINION: Midwifery never stops and these people should be remunerated accordingly.
Construction remains 'important bright spot' for Rotorua economy as consents rise: Report
The report showed a 39 per cent rise in residential consents issued in the last year.
Police seek witnesses to knifepoint robbery
Kalah Bar in Ngongatahā was robbed by someone wielding a knife.
Homeless, hopeful and horrifying: Rotorua's emergency housing story
What you need to know about Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Mum's school pick-up horror: 'She could have wiped us all out'
A Rotorua mother with children in the car describes their frightening experience.
Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, Okere arm of Lake Rotoiti
Toi Te Ora Public Health has advised avoiding any activity in the lake.
'Ridiculous': Cost of Rotorua reserves proposal to date revealed
Rotorua MP Todd McClay says the public have 'a right to be angry' about the cost.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on road potholes
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Easier for young minds to absorb new languages
OPINION: Te reo is everywhere. And in a few more years it'll be more common still.