Local tourism buoyed by strong support over school holidays
Rotorua's Polynesian Spa says it had an excellent school holiday period.
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Age Concern Rotorua seeking handyman volunteers
The organisation needs helpers to assist elderly people with small jobs around the home.
Bookstore to hold treasure hunt for community
The public can search the shop for a book wrapped in brown paper to take home for free.
'Jealous and possessive' ex-lover to spend life in prison for Rotorua murder
People could be seen sobbing in the public gallery as the sentence was handed down.
Reporoa dairy farmer fined for not registering cattle
The cattle weren't registered under the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme.
Local Focus: Candidates turn to young voters to deliver special Civics lesson
Senior students put candidates on the spot in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Letters to the editor: Rotorua doesn't need scooters
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Unattended cooking blamed for Rotorua blaze
Firefighters were called to the blaze at 7.50am.
Local filmmaker eligible for Oscar nomination
Cian Elyse White says storytelling is in her bones, and it's landed her an award.
Body in lake mystery: 'I want justice and I want answers'
Heartbroken mother speaks out as police release new information in the investigation
Tourism workers gain second chance through retraining programme
New employment opportunities are just a moment away.
Rotorua pickleball players take titles
"I love the hard, fast, volleying and smashing at the net ... attacking type of play."
'Spectacular backyard': New forest hub now open to the public
The chairman of CNI Holdings says the project is the kind "envisaged and hoped for".
Baywide Cricket: All eyes on Mount Maunganui
The Bay of Plenty Cup gets under way next weekend.
Small rise in first-time offenders as Covid 'impact' felt
But the district commander says it is only a "blip" and crime as a whole is down.
Paul Hickey: Election weekend here, emojis, jeans and Christmas cheer
Paul Hickey discusses election weekend, emojis, jeans and a Christmas cheer competition.
Jo Raphael: Covid vaccine is more than just reopening borders
OPINION: The race to roll out a vaccine needs to be a global effort.
Bay of Plenty's unique natural hazard risk highlighted in Shake Out event
The event will be livestreamed throughout New Zealand.
Opinion: Voting yes in referendum will not end suffering
OPINION: Palliative care does not seek to prolong the life of the dying.
Letters to the editor: Consider carefully before you tick
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Dawn Picken: Happy birthday, I voted for you
OPINION: I voted for candidates who've demonstrated they're smart, strategic and sane.
Police to release new information on death of Rotorua mum
Melissa, aged 25, was last seen in Rotorua on the weekend of September 7-8, 2019.
Rotorua's Ride the Runway on track to go ahead
Despite the Rotorua Bike Festival being cancelled, Ride the Runway will go ahead for 2020.
The Shark and the Kahawai: Candidates clash on colonisation
Rawiri Waititi stole the spotlight at a candidates debate on Wednesday.
'It sounded like thunder': Car crash cuts power to hundreds
A car hit a power pole about 9pm.
Residents fight back: $50,000 raised to combat crime
New security cameras at Okareka will help keep unwanted activity out of the area.
Bay of Plenty Lotto players win $14,382 each
Twelve Lotto players shared second division last night.
Talking about death: make the most of living
A local Death Cafe meets from 10am to 11.30am on October 21 and November 25.
Sweet creations can help make a difference for SPCA
Rotorua SPCA is after more local bakers to get behind Cupcake Day on November 2.
Dogs living in cars due to emergency housing shortage
Those in need of emergency housing being put in hotels has had an unexpected consequence.
'Look at Rotorua': Fears loss of carparks means loss of business in Whakatāne
Submissions for Te Ara Hou close on Friday.
Prisoners refurbish bikes for youth
The project is a memorandum of understanding between Rotorua Police and Waikeria Prison.
Snow on the way for Desert Road
Snow could affect the summit of the road overnight.