'They were bleeding': Broken glass found in playground bark
Broken glass has been an issue at the playground for at least the past three years.
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Safety improvements welcomed but community wants more
A proposed shared path is a win for the community, but traffic islands are another matter.
One dead after fiery crash at highway intersection near Mangakino
The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Local Focus: Pounamu combines Chinese and Māori art forms in fashion show
Waka huia and Chinese bowl-forms on display. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Magic gift arrives for children at fire-stricken Apanui School
The box was donated after the fire left only a few learning resources for students.
'You are doing it for everyone else': Most Rotorua MIQ workers fully vaccinated
Lakes DHB staff member Victoria Smith was one of the first in Rotorua to be vaccinated.
Opinion: Remove the veil of secrecy of council workshops
OPINION: Complaint to Ombudsman describes workshops as "intellectual sleight of hand".
Bay of Plenty firearms dealer admits charges
The man had associates buy guns that he sold on the black market, police say.
Six groups gifted money after sale of charity house
Six organisations were presented with cheques at a function at Toi Ohomai.
Reduced water use still encouraged as repairs continue
Repair work yesterday was hampered by heavy rain.
Taupō siblings make it four generations in the Navy
The Duffy family have a long history with the Royal New Zealand Navy.
'You got this': Pupils share positive messages with community
St Mary's Catholic School pupils have painted small signs with short, uplifting messages.
Navigating choices: Healthy Eating Forum for community
Diabetes NZ Rotorua is hosting a Healthy Eating Forum on April 10.
Paul Hickey - Easter here, pet names and theatre passes
Paul Hickey discusses Easter activities, stories behind pet names and a new theatre show.
Learn more about controversial artist Theo Schoon in talk
Friends of Rotorua Museum are hosting a special talk about artist Theo Schoon.
Nostalgia, laughs and song for all in theatre show
Rotorua Musical is presenting "Keep the Home Fires Burning" from April 10 to April 25.
Enviro living: Many took advantage of month-long calendar
There was good feedback and reaction from Rotorua to Sustainable Backyards.
Golden girl: Gapes wins gold at New Zealand Champs
The Rotorua teen continues to bring home medals.
How many firearms handed in under latest gun buyback
Police have paid out well over $100 million for the gun buyback scheme since 2019.
Jo Raphael: Easter the perfect time to spread kindness
OPINION: Easter's the time to pay it forward.
'Almost knee deep': Clean-up mission after flash flood
Mandy Rangiwhetu and her whānau have a clean-up on their hands this morning.
Local Focus: Bilingual tourism campaign launches
A bilingual digital map proves popular for visitors. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thousands visitors expect in Rotorua over Easter weekend
Bumper weekend of events in Rotorua attracting thousands to the city.
Fire crews spend five hours at house fire
Fire crews were called to the address at 2.22pm.
152 strikes! Houses flooded as Rotorua hit by wild weather
Rotorua received the full smorgasbord of weather events overnight.
PM addresses Rotorua homeless crisis: 'We aren't telling people to come here'
We ask Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern some pressing questions affecting locals.
'This is amazing': Jacinda Ardern wowed by Scion's new wooden building
Rotorua's new Scion building has been officially opened.
Rotorua youth orgs to get $500,000 for Covid-19 response
The Opposition says the Government funding means nothing without results.
Reducing carbon footprint: PM marks start of geothermal powerstation construction
The facility could displace 450,000 tons of carbon emissions from fossil fuel generation.
House on fire in Owhata: One person treated for smoke inhalation
Emergency services were alerted at 2.22pm.
Rash of crashes: Cars flip, tree hit, vehicles collide
There have been a series of crashes around the Bay of Plenty this afternoon.
Repairs to damaged pipe under way but Eastsiders should still watch water use
"Hold off on a shower this morning or leave laundry until tomorrow."
Zizi Sparks: Why you should care about long-term council plans
Opinion: A long-term plan affects everyone in the region.
Govt announces $7.4m for youth impacted by Covid-19
It's expected to help about 4000 rangatahi.