'Take the pressure off': Support workers now paid for work travel
Support workers were previously paid the minimum wage while driving between client visits.
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Crash victim's whānau still 'in denial' and angry
The family of a Ngongotaha fatal crash victim have spoken out about their deep loss.
'Drives me nuts': Roadworks fiasco angers motorists
Motorists complain of low productivity and bad planning at two major roadworks sites.
What brought two All Black legends to Rotorua?
Rugby royalty was in the Bay of Plenty on Friday.
Pair plead not guilty to importing GBL, MDMA and meth
A Rotorua man and woman are at the centre of a serious drugs case based in Rotorua.
Learn about Samoan language and culture
The inaugural Rotorua Samoan Language Week Koniseti 2021 has plenty to enjoy.
Pre-loved treasures for charity: Garage sale has all sorts
Ray White Rotorua's monthly charity garage sales has raised just over $40,000 so far.
Rotorua students become censors for a day
Media studies students in Rotorua learn about and engage in the NZ classification system.
Talents can shine in speech and drama competition
Entries for the 74th Annual Rotorua Speech and Drama Competition are now open.
Luke Kirkness: We live in paradise but don't act like it
Opinion: We work too hard, live too little - we're taking the Bay of Plenty for granted.
Letters: Intersections and roundabouts need unobstructed views
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Two exhibitions coming to life at The Arts Village
Local painter Maria Hermans and photographer Riley Claxton are opening exhibitions.
'Cruel treatment': Father and girlfriend jailed for 'disturbing' child abuse
The children suffered repeated physical assaults involving weapons.
'You'll have to trust us': Council's temporary housing discussion held behind closed doors
Public discussion of the topic could 'damage the public interest', the council says.
Plane lands safely after emergency services called to airport
Emergency services were notified about 12.20pm.
Zizi Sparks: People deserve to be able to do their jobs without abuse
Opinion: Abusing people trying to do their jobs is unacceptable.
Steamers lock in fixture with Super Rugby opponents
The pre-season fixture will be held on July 16.
Rotorua properties make median $344,500 resale gain, report
CoreLogic: Resale gains were "stronger than ever" across the country.
Driver says he can't remember crash that killed adored nurse
Whakatane nurse Sheila Bugden (nee Cheng) died in the crash near Rotorua.
'Crazy situation': Slow police vetting worsening ECE 'teacher crisis', recruiter says
Police vetting service under pressure: 'The risk is too high if we get it wrong'
Rotorua Museum 'the most challenging earthquake strengthening project in the country' - Lizzie Marvelly
Marvelly made the comments at an event about opportunities and changes on Tuesday night.
Jo Raphael: We're all vulnerable to cyber attacks, Waikato DHB just proved it
OPINION: Cyber attack on DHB was blatant and cruel.
Eye on the pies: Patrick Lam prepares for this year's pie competition
Reigning Bakels Pie Award champion Patrick Lam is not taking anything for granted.
Letters: Budget a good start for the have-nots
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Rotorua students in awe over scholarship win
Both Simpkins-Jones and Hemana were eyeing up Harvard University as a future study option.
Seven complaints against Rotorua Lakes Council staff, including two of bullying, dealt with internally
The council says the complaints 'did not constitute bullying or harassment'.
Motorcyclist's death 'avoidable', other man involved an 'unconvincing witness'
Rotorua coroner has released his findings into the death of road crash victim.
Warm and snug this winter: Baby blankets donated
Plunket Rotorua has been gifted blankets in order to help keep babies warm this winter.
'We want peace' - Locals react to Israel-Palestine ceasefire
Residents of Rotorua with loved ones in Gaza and Israel are calling for peace.
What's the buzz? Beekeepers to swarm into Rotorua
Apiculture New Zealand's annual conference and trade exhibition returns.
Zizi Sparks: Why the nurses' strike is justified
Opinion: Nurses are vital, so they should be valued and paid accordingly.
Letters: Democracy is dead and buried in Rotorua
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Felix Desmarais: Running is hard, but facing bigotry is harder
OPINION: As a young queer person, the world taught me how to internalise the bullying.