Rising stars: Young riders shine at Rotorua’s Whip Off Champs
Day three began at 6am with pump track events for the Under 15s title.
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Local water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?
Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.
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The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Rotorua personalities get their kicks from a good cause
The event raises money for food parcels and services for people in need.
Whakaari-White Island memorial project requires further hapū engagement
$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.
Should the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?
What the council wants public feedback on this year.
‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89
Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.
News in brief: New public transport fare system
Rotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.
‘You’re a god and nothing can stop you': The rush of Crankworx
Elite mountain bikers descend on Rotorua for 2025 event.
Opinion: The truth behind the ‘best 10 days’ myth in investing
Avoiding the worst 10 days would grow $10,000 to nearly $550,000.
Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row
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'Like dead carcasses': Residents demand action on persistent odour
The mussel factory was issued an abatement notice for wastewater breaches.
Te Ngae Rd works expected to cause delays
Plan ahead for temporary closures, NZTA says.
‘Full strength’: Local rider triumphs in thrilling Crankworx opener
Australia’s Ryan Gilchrist clinched the men’s race, repeating last year’s victory.
‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auction
The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.
Supper Club charity fundraiser
The French river cruise prize package is sold for $29,000 to top bidder Dennis Walsh and Cathie Waites at Rotorua's Supper Club charity fundraiser.
Crankworx Rotorua: Riders to watch
Rotorua’s Lachie Stevens-McNab, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Jenna Hastings among stacked field.
‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental health
Rotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.
Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen
The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.
Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned
Details of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.
600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off in Rotorua
The festival returns to Rotorua for the 11th year.
‘Legend’: ‘Bloody good cop’ who targeted gangs dies
Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.
Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
OPINION: I will not participate in turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto.
‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining Navy
Montana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.
Have you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flight
She was last seen on February 28 and police have concerns for her welfare.
‘Poetry in motion’: Te Arawa makes ‘history’ at Te Matatini
Four Te Arawa kapa haka groups placed in the finalist round at Te Matatini 2025.
Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers
There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
‘A pleasant surprise’: BoP, Rotorua mayors ranked in nationwide poll
A Curia Market Research poll for the NZ Taxpayers’ Union has ranked mayors around NZ.
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
It's a boy! New baby kiwi for Te Puia
The chick has been named Manawa and can be viewed in an enclosure.
Over 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival online
Why Te Matatini 2025 was a landmark event for kapa haka enthusiasts
‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the water
With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.
Police reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in January
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.