'This is a Goldie': Portrait owner's quest for mystery chief
Andrew Doak believes famed artist Goldie painted this portrait of a Te Arawa koroua.
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Upset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'
The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.
Boil water, council warns after Ecoli found
Council staff received a positive Ecoli reading in the network.
Council bid to change Māori ward local bill faces first reading in Parliament
If the bill does not pass by June 1, it will not apply to this year's local election
Letters: Why are out-of-towners coming to Rotorua for housing?
Readers have their say.
Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.
Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
Daylight burglary: $20k jewellery thief who preyed on homes sent to jail
How a burglar preyed on homes during daylight hours.
Arts projects in Rotorua awarded more than $40,000 funding
Artists in area benefit from $40,378 going to 18 arts projects.
Revealed: Number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses administered
Pfizer remains the preferred Covid vaccine but other options are available to Kiwis.
70-year love story: 'As long as there is breath in my body, I will be his carer'
Brian used to go past on his bike. I thought, 'He's not too bad, I'll keep my eye on him'.
'Our town cannot cope': Upset locals demand state housing assurances
Mayor: 'Rotorua can not be the solution to homelessness across New Zealand...'
Two deaths in Lakes region, number of other vaccines administered revealed
The number of AstraZeneca and Novavax doses in the Bay of Plenty can be revealed.
Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats
OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.
'Thank goodness': Businesses relieved as vax pass requirement ends
Businesses will not be required to ask for vaccine passes from 11.59pm tonight.
'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage
Trade Me: Average sale price in plasterboard category up 412% from October to March.
Latest Covid hospitalisations, cases and deaths revealed
There are nearly 700 people throughout New Zealand with the virus in hospital.
Mowers, chainsaws and a cold beer: The surprising ways high-powered bosses unwind
Leaders reveal their best tonics for workplace stress.
Region's 'impressive' economic growth hides city's reality - economist
Rotorua's tourism operators are still suffering, says the city's economic development arm.
Police still looking for Taupō man missing for two months
Michael Yewen, 50, has been missing since February 3.
Jo Raphael: People should be disgusted by charity shop break-in
OPINION: A message needs to be sent that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated.
Telling it like it is: Meet our new Opinion section columnists
We've added new opinion writers to our current line-up.
Letters: Is Rotorua the main focus of the Govt's public housing surge?
Our readers have their say.
Ngahi Bidois: Stay focused as you embrace the challenge of change
OPINION: Choose wisely what you spend your time and energy on
You up for the challenge? 100km in 30 Days for Breast Cancer
Register now and get your sponsors lined up.
'Left in the hot seat': Employers grapple with new mandate rules
Vaccine mandates and passes will no longer be required from April 4
'You feel so invaded': Rise in car thefts hits Rotorua family
The car most likely to be stolen in the Bay of Plenty has also been revealed.
Rotorua Cityride bus services back on normal timetables from Monday
The network had been operating on a reduced schedule since early March due to Covid-19.
Exciting year ahead for Rotorua's Accelerando programme
The Rotorua Accelerando Programme is back this year and hoping to reach more students.
Explainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral law
Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?
Opinion: It's time to raise the retirement age
Our rising population age raises the stakes for the Super debate, writes Luke Kirkness.
Pedalling in nature: Families can enjoy benefits together
Nominations are open now for the winter Share the Ride with Whānau programme.
Opinion: It's opening time and Rotorua is ready
Paul Hickey discusses events returning, bucket list wishes and 'Free Ticket Friday'.