Council supports lake sewerage work restarting
Councillors voted to restart works in public-excluded part of meeting.
'Coming home': Rotorua Boys' High appoints new principal
Former head boy and staff member returns for the top job.
Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants
A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
Letters to the editor: Meeting a wonderful queen
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penalties
Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.
Latest video
Waiata Anthems documentary about Nikau Grace's new song
Nikau Grace's latest project with Waiata Anthems has seen a new song and documentary released about her love of Kawerau and how you can beat the odds. Video / Supplied
Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied
Kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai mural in Rotorua's CBD
Hosted by the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, Taumata Soloman pays homage to cultural entrepreneur and kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai. Video / Aleyna Martinez
From Mayfair to Malfroy: Rotorua gets its own Monopoly board
Which attractions, landmarks, geothermal wonders and businesses will feature on the board?
'Huge difference': Twenty-eight 'affordable' rentals to be built
'This new development will also free up much-needed rental accommodation.'
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
Rotorua Lotto player strikes it lucky - was it you?
The win follows two big Bay of Plenty wins last week.
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'Passion killer': When couples collide over money
'Nothing worse than being blindsided by your partner with a large bill.'
'I lie awake worrying about money': Middle-income Kiwis on the brink
They're okay, but only just - and not without sacrifices and side hustles.
'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC
In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.
'Take back Fenton St': New homeless motel plan revealed
Four motels used for emergency housing are being cut.
'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades
'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'
Had depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' application
The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.
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Business
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau Tongariro
Gov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.
Opinion
Rotorua Canopy Tours on two alternatives to the tourist levy hike
OPINION: Tourism and tourists need to give back.
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Watch: Cliff Curtis appears stunned by interview at boxing match
An interview from the knockout fight has gone viral.
Ex-Steamer remembers Shield win while sons eye own glory
Aims Games bring Jeff Ierome back to the Bay with his twin sons.
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Lifestyle
Hip-hop group The 046 to perform in BoP
The group has amassed tens of millions of streams and viral music videos.
Three nights of frights this Halloween
It's an exciting weekend full of Halloween entertainment for all ages in the community.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Car news & advice
Toyota secures government approval for solid-state battery production
Green light marks a pivotal moment for Toyota and Japan's broader EV strategy.
Ford's most powerful Mustang yet delivers 608kW, hits 325km/h
The track-ready GTD is the most powerful production Mustang ever.
Lotus Theory 1 concept previews brand's tech renaissance
The future of performance vehicles, according to Lotus.
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Latest local property listings
Rural news
Winter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul Walker
Two Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.
Mark Cameron talks rural mental health on The Country
Mark Cameron, Levi Lanauze, Emma Higgins, Mary van Andel, Phil Duncan.
Civil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regions
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
Generation after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated
'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'
Wet Southland spring 'takes its toll' on farmers and their animals
Some parts of the region reporting twice the monthly average of rainfall.