Sir Howard Morrison Centre opening: 'Dad's legacy will live on forever'
"It’s pretty exciting for the whole city ... because bigger theatre, bigger shows.”
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As the number of homeless in motels halves, locals say Rotorua's positive ‘vibe’ is returning
Rotorua residents say there's a positive impact of having fewer homeless living in motels.
Council cancels Sir Howard Morrison Centre gala show after technical issues
Tonight's show marking the opening of the Sir Howard Morrison Centre has been cancelled.
Women’s race organisers slammed for holding event despite flood
The annual women's adventure race is going ahead this weekend at the outrage of many.
Sir Howard Morrison Centre opens with gala performance
Opinion: Sound issues mar what could have been a brilliant night.
Sonya Bateson: Social media - we can’t live with it; we can’t live without it
OPINION: I hate social media.
Power restored to all but a few in Rotorua and Taupō
More than 9000 households were initially without power on Tuesday.
'Surreal': How this 'inspiring' 21-year-old just bought his first home
Liam Benfell and his partner have purchased a home in Ōwhata listed at $450k.
Lakes Trust boss going to job at Tari Taiwhenua
Karen Vercoe has extensive experience in governance and working for her hapu and iwi.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Popular science and design fair back again
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Get those thinking caps on for next mahi.
'Being Maori is the coolest thing in the world': Kaihaka has haka in her blood
"Whakapapa is very important to our whanau; it grounds us in our identity."
Fitting tale as Ngai Te Arawa head into Matatini
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tamatekapua is famous for his skill, agility and boldness.
Cyclone Gabrielle shows how real the threat from climate change is
OPINION: The impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle are utterly devastating.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Clean-up efforts continue in Rotorua
"Things will be starting to return to normal for a lot of people in Bay of Plenty."
'Breakdown of society' a barrier for young people getting jobs, educations
Social media and fewer face-to-face connections are also barriers faced by young adults.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Why the Bay of Plenty got off lightly
The Bay of Plenty dodged the most severe weather due to its geography.
Lakeside line up announced: Iconic event alcohol-free this year
It's just over three weeks until Lakeside is back in Rotorua - the milestone 25th concert.
'Absolutely awful': Headstones damaged after car 'ripped through' cemetery
One woman was arrested after the incident on Monday morning.
'Vital' events aim to ensure homeless community counted in census
The events are part of a strategy to get better census engagement this year.
Mauri stone ceremony for new mental health inpatient facility in Rotorua
The mauri stone was found on site during the earthworks which began in November 2022.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Most households reconnected to power in Rotorua
Rotorua woke to fallen trees, school closures, a burst water main, power outages.
Slips, power outages but Eastern Bay dodges cyclone bullet
Acting mayor proud of the Whakatāne District Council’s response.
Looks matter when it comes to shopfronts
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says the shopping experience starts at the shop entrance.
Opinion: Community effort needed in cyclone response
OPINION: Emotions are going to be running high after a wet summer and recent flooding.
Crispian Stewart: Rotorua teens make their mark in Māori cricket
OPINION: There is a movement in motion within the Māori sporting space.
Bay of Plenty has highest rate nationally of young adults unemployed, not in education
The Salvation Army says young people are not benefiting from the "booming" job market.
Live: Multiple trees down, thousands without power, schools closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
Keep up to date with the latest on Cyclone Gabrielle's impact in the Bay of Plenty.
Confusion blooms over inconsistent messaging on Rotorua swimming spots
A community board is aiming to improve communication on algal bloom warnings.
Kelly Makiha: Why I wanted to be just like Ann the hostel girl
OPINION: Kelly Makiha remembers why hostel kids are role models.
Murupara boil water notice to continue
The testing of Murupara's drinking water is expected to continue for another week.
Majority of Rotorua Daily Posts not delivered, retail sales still available
Papers have not made it to Rotorua homes.
'It was one hell of a morning': Trees crash down around Sala St home
Sala St residents have this morning woke to a mess as trees tumbled around them.
From 'absolutely nauseating' to 'heaven': Skid pad neighbour opposes its resurrection
The skid pad has been closed since 2018, but its owner is vying for its re-opening.
Before dawn: Main impact of Cyclone Gabrielle felt overnight
Forests, roads and parks were closed as Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.