Rotorua couple put best flavours forward in barbecue show
Rotorua couple Alia and Shaun Branson are competing in the TV series Cooks on Fire.
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Q&A with Alayna Powley: Journey, goals, inspiration
Rotorua musician Alayna Powley shares her journey and inspiration with Rotorua Weekender.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Community spirit, business awards, Christmas prezzies, vacation
Paul Hickey discusses community spirit, business awards, Christmas prezzies and vacation.
Rotorua Trust 'there for whole community'
After 18 years with the Rotorua Trust, Jo-Anne La Grouw has not stood for re-election.
Wingspan took flight as charitable trust 30 years ago
This month, Wingspan marked 30 years of being registered as a charitable trust.
'Slow progress': Retailers set to get slice of $6m fund to fight ram raids
Equipment will include bollards, fog cannons, alarms, roller doors and cameras.
Chief's wife went mad waiting for her lover
If you travel towards Horohoro you will notice a sizeable conical hill standing watch.
Team work earns Te Arawa major tohu
Whanau the key to unlocking a variety of solutions for Rotorua lakes and waterways.
Eastside schools celebrate and showcase kapa haka
Kāhu ki Rotorua: It's been a mission but all systems are go to bring the hapori together.
52 years on, the Class of 70 toast the future
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Vineyard sojourn a wonderful way to celebrate lives well-lived.
Local Focus: Chuffed! Online voucher system gains momentum
James Fitzgerald was hit hard by Covid, now he's shifting the landscape of gift giving.
'No control': Former cop shares what living with early-onset dementia is like
Alzheimers NZ says 30,000 New Zealanders with dementia don't have the support they need.
Diesel no longer the cheaper option? 'Extreme' fuel cost adds $87k to company's bills
How to reduce your fuel consumption.
'Sudden and tragic': Cleaner desperately tries to save driver as water fills wreck
'I immediately started CPR ... I could hear the water in his chest.'
Police find body in Lake Rotorua
Multiple police cars and one ambulance spotted near Sulphur Point.
UK cricketing couple set for sizzling Rotorua summer
Cricket and golf feature in this week's sports wrap.
How to beat the humidity this summer
Temperatures are expected to be above average nationwide, with periodic humidity too.
Out-of-town homeless overwhelming health services, GP tells Rotorua hearing
Locals have begged commissioners deciding the future of emergency housing to say no.
'We are exhausted': School's leaders say homeless in motels dump booze bottles, faeces
'Take care of our children, take care of what they hear, take care of what they see.'
Business Awards promise to be the 'best party in town'
"It is going to be a lot of fun. This year will be the real McCoy."
Bill Pomare's Melbourne Cup dream still alive despite tough year
'I do hope it gets to the point where he will have another shot at the Melbourne Cup.'
'Fundamental flaw': Owner unaware 100 homeless living at her motel
'I beg of you, help us kill off the central government homeless experiment in Rotorua'
$100k disability scholarship recipient encourages others to apply
The scholarship can help pay for associated fees, books, computers and living costs.
Felix Desmarais: It's spooky I don't have a boo
OPINION: How are my awesome culinary skills not attracting would-be suitors?
Age Concern Rotorua programme aims to rebuild provider list
Age Concern Rotorua is looking for people to join the Supergold Skills provider list.
Widening of MSD scope 'absurd', opposition says
But others in the Bay have welcomed the additional support, which included youth.
'The focus is on survival': Kiwis advised to spend wisely as living costs soar
Public Service Association members protested in support of a cost of living pay rise.
'Thrilled': Proposal to lower voting age to 16 supported
The review proposes other changes - including four-year council terms.
Letters to the editor: Homeless influx hurting Rotorua's appeal
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Photographer showcases 'raw and real' portraits of 40 NZ women over 40
Women are notoriously hard on themselves and this is about letting go of perfection.
Michele Hunter: Frustrated public is starting to lose its faith in the justice system
OPINION: The public is losing faith in both the justice system and community policing.
Amazeing: Rotorua icon to reopen in December
New owners Chris and Fiona Callander promise visitors fun, challenges and surprises.
Rollin' for the rainbow: Bay of Plenty roller derby groups to compete in fundraiser
Funds will go to Gender Dynamix, whose building burned down earlier this year.
$20.5 million in rates still unpaid as late penalties loom
The last day of the council's grace period for rates is October 31.