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Clients in Rotorua emergency housing motels speak out.
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A fire investigator is investigating the cause of a well-involved house fire in Edgecumbe.
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The final Harcourts Dancing for Hospice participants have been announced.
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Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.
Split migrant families: 'Our dream just converted into a nightmare'
Priya Fernandes has been separated from her husband for more than two years.
Emergency housing horror: 'I couldn't handle it anymore'
Mother tells of life behind the motel sign.
Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival gets $100,000 funding boost
The local festival is one of four across the country to receive funding.
One person dead after crash between motorbike and car
The crash happened at 5.50pm.
Bay of Plenty councillor abstains from Māori engagement funding vote
But the move was met with stern advice from a seasoned local politician.
Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet
Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.
Skyline gondola to close for a week
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What now Stevie? Local girl scores TV gig
Rotorua's Stevie Makiha shares passion for sports with fellow youth in a What Now segment.
Rotorua Careers Expo a bustling hub of future ideas
The 2021 expo was held on Monday and Tuesday at the Energy Events Centre.
Searching for mystery portrait painting's whānau
Marua Kahu is searching for the family of a mystery portrait.
Opinion: Heart-warming moments at Rotorua Marathon
Shauni James discusses how touching the atmosphere was at the 2021 Rotorua Marathon.
Review: Chicago production gives 'em the old razzle dazzle
Opinion: The on-stage double act delivered by high schoolers positively shimmers.
Celebrate community and families at The Arts Village
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Opinion - Paul Hickey: Vegas, JPC's theatre show, toilet paper and giveaways
Paul Hickey discusses Vegas, JPC's upcoming show, toilet paper prices and giveaways.
Performance passion: Help young performers fundraise
A fundraiser for the Rotorua Accelerando Programme is on this weekend.
First National Foundation supports burns victims
The donation will be used for specialist education for nurses.
Jo Raphael: Free school buses great news
OPINION: Free buses for school should help free up congestion.
Brrrrrr! Sub zero temps as region shivers
Frozen windscreens and glistening lawns were on the menu this morning.
'Rotorua has been trashed', retired policeman speaks out
Phil Spackman loves Rotorua but a dog attack on Fenton St concerns him.
Govt's $30m motel emergency housing shake-up 'not a solution', says MP
The Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.
'You're talking about children': Council hears submissions on speed limit review
Child safety was at the forefront of discussions around the Speed Limit Review 2021.
Govt steps in - direct contracts with motels for emergency housing
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is stepping in.
Rotorua swimmers produce 16 top 10 finishes
Swim Rotorua had eight swimmers attend National Age Group Championships.
Jo Raphael: Don't make border workers choose between job or jab
OPINION: Port workers shouldn't have to choose between their job or the jab.
Comedy with a conscience: James Roque takes his show Boy Mestizo to Rotorua
James Roque brings Rotorua a personal, political comedy show full of punchlines.
Rotorua farewells Lynmore principal Lorraine Taylor
The now-former principal of Lynmore School, Lorraine Taylor, has moved to Upper Hutt.
Free school buses planned for Rotorua, Whakatāne students
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'No one wants to lose a child.' Rural schools want consistent speed limits
Submitters call for a consistent approach to speed limits outside rural schools.
Breakers to play Taipans in Rotorua
The transtasman bubble means the Breakers can take games to New Zealand's regions.