Gowns and Geysers: Local pageant a new TV series
The Miss Rotorua pageant will feature in a new show called Gowns and Geysers.
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A man accused of attacking a visitor to a hot pool has appeared in court.
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Grace Dorset - a social services 'doer' who walked the talk
Grace Dorset was a social services stalwart who did everything for everyone else.
Airbnb marks next stage in Arikikapakapa Rotorua Golf Club revamp
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Crown seeks maximum sentence for murder accused mum
Southern Thompson skipped trial for the murder of her young daughter and went on the run.
Luke Kirkness: Pandemic complacency should be punished
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Bay's lockdown loss could top $6 million
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Not guilty pleas for former trust chairman in SFO case
Charges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.
Garden Party: Themed attire comes out for opening
Age Concern Rotorua celebrated an official opening of its new premises with the community.
Jo Raphael: Our child poverty shame is letting us down
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OneRoof reveals best and worst performing suburbs post lockdown
Some people reconsidered travel plans to invest in bricks and mortar post-lockdown.
Covid 19: Bay of Plenty business leaders and owners reeling
Hospitality and tourism businesses will be hardest hit by the change to alert level 2.
How did my strict Italian mum turn into a soft, indulgent nonna?
Opinion: When you became a parent, did you watch your own parents turn soft?
Opportunists target unlocked vehicles, police make urgent plea
Rotorua opportunists are sifting around looking for unlocked vehicles to steal from.
Border workers first to get Covid-19 vaccine in Rotorua
About 500 border staff will get their first dose of the vaccine over the next few weeks.
Mark Lister: Are houses really as expensive as we think?
Mark Lister is Head of Private Wealth Research at Craigs Investment Partners
How police plan to target gangs and guns in the Bay
Gun violence between gangs has led to police launching a nationwide operation.
Sixth specialist Māori role appointed in Oranga Tamariki
This is the sixth role of its kind in the Bay of Plenty.
Keeping it clean: Cleaning pros spill the tea on going rates, value for money and expectations
An increasing number of time-poor families are calling in domestic house cleaners.
Child dies after crash near Rerewhakaaitu
A child has died after a crash last night.
Drugs and gangs: Problems revealed as more children put in emergency housing
'Motels are no places for children,' a local social support advocate says.
Arrest made after firearms incident in Tokoroa
The man will appear in Rotorua District Court tomorrow.
The reinvention of the Chow brothers - from the sex industry to property
The Chow brothers have quit the sex industry and want to have $2b in assets by 2025.
Sculpture will cost about $5200 every year to maintain
Sculpture will cost about $1000 to wash every year and $30,000 to repaint every 7 years.
'Utterly offensive': Seymour taken to task on apartheid comparison
Act's David Seymour compared the new Māori ward legislation to apartheid in South Africa.
More than $640,000 given to Bay of Plenty groups
The total granted New Zealand wide was $4,575,163 to 277 organisations.
Miss Rotorua to become new bilingual reality series
The long-reigning Miss Rotorua pageant will be taken to new heights.
Storytelling: Kiwi film 'Cousins' to premiere in Rotorua
The 'Cousins' premiere is being hosted in Rotorua at Reading Cinema on March 3
Top triathletes back in action for Ironman
This year's event will have a distinct Kiwi feel due to the Covid-19 border restrictions.
Rotunda shows continue for community to enjoy
There are still a number of Music at the Band Rotunda coming up to check out.
Afro Latin Night an evening of dance music and culture
Sam Manzanza & the Afro Beat Band are playing Rotorua Social Club next month.