'It is the soul of Rotorua': Guide makes case for full restoration of museum
"The projected cost for fully restoring it to a museum has risen drastically."
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There have been three attacks on Michael Hill stores in the past week.
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John Paul College’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar is an unforgettable show.
Live: Highways blocked, motorists trapped, rivers rising as heavy rain hits BoP
An orange rain warning is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Peninsula.
Artist uses painting to free himself from PTSD
Reporoa artist Chris McSkimming is using art to bring peace to his life.
Bay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rain
Multiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.
Letters: Lifestyle can’t compete with paying the bills
Opinion: Rotorua readers have their say.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
Plans to reopen skid pad for car enthusiasts stall
Waka Kotahi says there are 'unambiguous' safety and operational improvements needed.
Business Awards: Former winners say ‘give it a go’
With a few weeks left to apply, there are many reasons to enter the Taupō Business Awards.
'Unsafe' living conditions: Landlords lose long-running court battle
A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.
Tech week to focus on a better tomorrow
A series of high-tech talks and workshops is coming to Taupō this month.
Fresh rain warnings issued for the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
More wet weather on the way, plea to be prepared
'A dream come true': How these new property owners saved for their first homes
'Knowing that our babies have security now, that was the biggest thing.'
Man linked to daycare jailed for having sex with underage teen
His appeal for name suppression has been dismissed.
'Utterly despicable': Nats and Act want full Kiri Allan RNZ speech released
"A minister is always a minister," say Opposition politicians.
'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi
A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.
Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award
The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.
Unexplained Rotorua death: Man, 21, named
Anyone who has information that could assist police has been urged to get in touch.
Transpower fined after power failure to 34,000 homes
Power cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.
Mamaku's taps should soon be flowing again as council fixes bore fault
Rotorua's council says it will work to improve its systems to minimise impact in future.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to Kiwis moving to Aussie for better lives
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.
Curtainbank Rotorua in desperate need of curtain donations as the colder months set in
Curtainbank Rotorua takes gifted pre-loved, clean curtains and prepares them for donation.
Mamaku residents urged to conserve water after bore failure
A replacement component is being arranged.
'Profit squeeze': Farmers expected to slash spending as costs soar
Costs were driven by increases in interest (39pc) feed (21pc) and fertiliser (28pc).
'Better to be late than dead': Speed limit shake-up for city streets proposed
But council staff say the move might cause some community pushback.
'Tough journey': Tauranga mum crowned winner of Rotorua Marathon nine months after giving birth
'I’m proud to win so soon after giving birth'
Letters: Generous donations appreciated after car stolen and used to burn band building
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'The Brits do a wonderful job': Rotorua royalists celebrate King Charles’ coronation
'I had my little crown on and threw a flag around my shoulders'
'Unexplained': Police making inquiries into body found at Ōhinemutu
At this stage the death was being treated as unexplained, police said.
For the love of old clothes: Why thrifting for vintage is so hot right now
Thrifting has grown from op shop drop-offs to Instagram accounts reselling vintage.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Rotorua
The person's body was found about 1am today.
Rotorua gets ready for Techweek excitement
Tamariki and rangatahi are a key focus of Techweek 2023.