Weekend winners: Whakatāne Lotto player scores $1m
Players from Tokoroa and Tauranga also won big in Saturday’s live draw.
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Public pressure makes Rotorua ‘the best city in the world’ again
The number of people in emergency housing has nearly halved in a year, figures show.
Opinion: Time for more focus on financial literacy in schools
OPINION: Kids need to be told the realities of how money works.
Kapa haka is much more than just singing and dancing
OPINION: Kapa haka places us amid angels and warriors, past present and future.
Like 'bees to a hive' Rotorua's mowers have been busy taming the weeds
There has been widespread attention on the district's overgrown grass in recent days.
'I cried so much': K-cup mum's 15-year battle for breast reduction surgery
Laila is “constantly” in pain and cannot run, play sports, or breastfeed her children.
Te Arawa's Te Matatini kapa haka groups to stage free concert for locals
Te Arawa's Matatini kapa haka groups are to give a free concert the day after Lakeside.
'In the dark': Rotorua’s community boards excluded from drafting annual plan
One forum between them and staff is not enough, chairman says.
Five hurt in SH36 crash, highway closed at Hamurana
The crash was reported about 2.10pm.
Spiderman swings into action for cyclone relief
Two spider suit-clad superheroes will be collecting around town this weekend.
'Horrified': Bronze bust of tourism pioneer 'ripped out' of stand at Government Gardens
The council said it had deployed additional resources to help deter any similar offending.
Mrs Universe 2022 in Bulgaria an eye-opening experience
Rotorua's Kogi So was one of 91 delegates competing in the international pageant.
Two people injured after separate incidents on Pukuatua St
Police say there is no information that suggests any connection between the incidents.
$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection system
It has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.
'Significant difference': Families reap rewards from mammoth fundraiser efforts
The results of an annual fundraiser have thrilled its organisers despite cost of living.
'Māori land saga': Couple owe trust $332k for not sharing rent profit
Rotorua couple claim court failed to uphold Tikanga when enforcing insolvency.
'My mind boggled': Victim of masseur who filmed female clients describes impact
One victim says the offence has taken her to some 'pretty dark places'.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on plight of elderly living in cars
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Too hard basket': Tenants and landlords feeling the pinch
"Eventually the additional tax burden will have to be passed to tenants"
Election 2023: Labour and National reveal candidates for upcoming election
Neither candidate is new to political campaigning.
'Beyond our expectations': Cheers as Supper Club fundraising tally announced
'Today was beyond our expectations.'
School bus and van crash in Rotorua
The bus driver and the one passenger on the bus were not injured in the crash.
First citizenship ceremony of 2023 full of emotion and congratulations
Thirty people became Kiwi citizens at the first citizenship ceremony for 2023.
'No risk of a miscarriage of justice': Supreme Court dismisses violent killer's appeal bid
The Court of Appeal had dismissed an application for leave to appeal.
Person dies after Galatea crash
Police were called to a crash on Galatea Rd on February 26.
Quality scores amid challenging conditions at golf tournament
Lakeview Golf & Country Club’s Helix Lakeview Classic Golf tournament had 110 players.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Te Matatini showcases huge commitment from all involved
OPINION: I saw Te Matatini showcasing the best kapa haka in the world.
Opinion: Retirees shouldn't be on the bones of their backsides
Jo Raphael says Kiwis should enjoy the fruits of their labour in their golden years.
'S***load of damage': Rotorua service station targeted in overnight ram raid
Police responded to reports of a burglary at commercial premises.
Readers' views: Democracy will fail if left to rely on one person, one vote
Our readers have their say.
'Friend to all': Rotorua remembers Paul East
"He was the man for the job and he had many jobs."
'Done and dusted': controversial Rotorua representation bill confirmed as scrapped
The new mayor had previously indicated her desire for the binning of the bill.
What locals think of three-storey central city Kāinga Ora apartment buildings
Three-storey apartments are to be built in central Rotorua. But what do locals think?