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'Clean slate': New developer for delayed villas vows to start work in weeks
The long-awaited development could be done within six months.
Taking over Eat Streat: Business partners launch fourth eatery
Ray Singh and his business partners have a passion for food and a vision for Eat Streat.
'Fall from grace': Professional mountain biker sentenced for drink driving
He had competed in both the Enduro World Series and Crankworx circuits.
Letters to the editor: Sculpture will be a distraction
Rotorua readers have their say.
Jo Raphael: Now's not the time to relax
COMMENT: Covid is a nasty, tricky virus that we still don't know enough about.
$50m investment: Arvida's expands as retirement village sector booms
Retirement villages in Rotorua are expanding to meet demand.
Sudima escape: McClay hits out over news extra defence force staff still to arrive
About 50 Defence Force staff arrived in Rotorua last week but none were deployed to hotel.
'Get out of the way': Government agencies under fire over social issues
The call follows the release of a report into Rotorua's problems.
Family makes 'something good out of something awful'
The first of the Michael Pilaar Memorial Music Fund scholarships will soon be awarded.
Rotorua Lakes councillor's missed meetings due to lockdown, other commitments
Raj Kumar says he does a lot of 'unseen' work and was 'overwhelmed' during lockdown.
Hine Collection - Proof that using te reo in business is limitless
'It's a huge part of who I am so it's important I carry it through my work.'
Election 2020: Rotorua and Waiariki candidates go head-to-head, but no bared teeth
'They didn't agree, but they disagreed agreeably.'
Cook Islands society seeks funds for vital upgrades
The society wants to preserve its facilities for future generations.
Local Focus: Reo Māori a core subject, replace Pākehā place names among policies
Waiariki candidates' differing views on Reo policy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tech-savvy seniors find level 2 separation solution
Seniornet Rotorua had to suspend its face to face drop-in tech sessions.
How forestry researchers are helping make a Covid-19 vaccine
Six local researchers have joined the global race for a vaccine that can end the pandemic.
'Depressing, horrible': Man claims isolation hotel had cracked walls, mould, and broken furniture
He also alleges the mattress was badly stained with what looked like blood.
Rotorua Lakefront: How is the project progressing?
Rotorua Primary School children had a first-hand look at the development today.
Ngongotahā public session on road safety, growth plans
The hui will be at the Ngongotahā Bowling Club next Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Local Focus: Is NZ's justice system out of control? Rotorua candidates disagree
Three Rotorua candidates discuss law and order. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Behave or move out: Residents' ultimatum for new arrivals
Tarewa Rd residents say they want their street back.
Car hits tree, damages electrical boxes on Malfroy Rd
Police are on their way to the scene.
Local Focus: Is NZ's justice system out of control? Rotorua candidates disagree
Three Rotorua candidates discuss law and order. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Security bolstered: Man escapes from Rotorua quarantine hotel
The man is believed to have slipped through a fenced area; security has been bolstered.
Scion joins Covid-19 vaccine effort
The processing takes place in Scion's Rotorua laboratory.
Māori Language Week: Leaders of tomorrow 'hungry' for te reo
A desire to give back to the next generation saw one te reo tutor branch out.
Jo Raphael: Let's pronounce our place names right
COMMENT: Let's do justice to te reo Māori.
Deputy PM Winston Peters leaves his mark in Rotorua visit
Winston Peter visited Rotorua on the campaign trail yesterday.
Heart Foundation warning over Rotorua scam
Businesses have allegedly been approached by a person or group posing as the foundation.
'Remarkable' forgiveness for driver who injured eight victims
Judge John Macdonald said he had "not quite experienced something quite like this before".
The campaign trail: Winston Peters arrives in Rotorua
The visit is a part of the deputy prime minister's election campaign trail.