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Calls mount for official inquiries into emergency housing
'The New Zealand public deserve to know that [public money] is being spent appropriately.'
Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground
Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.
Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels
The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.
'A last resort': Rotorua school rosters year groups home due to staff illness
About ten staff at the school were off sick with Covid or other illnesses.
'Whole different ballgame': Mayor speaks after gunpoint robbery as manhunt continues
The town's mayor says there could have been real consequences if the gun was used.
Whakaari volcanic alert level raised
Power supplies, sensors and cameras had degraded or failed over time.
'A new stage of the pandemic' - cases, hospitalisations and deaths falling
There are 1793 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today.
Local Focus: Fletcher Tabuteau on Candidate Camera
Former NZ First MP turns his attention to local body politics and the race for mayoralty
National Party urges Auditor-General to probe Rotorua emergency housing
Housing spokesman Chris Bishop said he had written to Auditor-General John Ryan.
The legal side of living in a retirement village
Living in a retirement village, Taupō solicitor on occupation rights vs property rights.
Students show inquisitive minds in geothermal competitions
Primary and secondary school science competitions were part of NZ Geothermal Week 2022.
Letters to the editor: 'Worst decision' to allow out-of-towners to access emergency housing
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Local Focus: Kaya Sparke on Candidate Camera
Community and climate top council candidate Kaya Sparke's list of priorities.
Local Focus: Conan O'Brien on Candidate Camera
Community safety tops list of local issues for general ward candidate Conan O'Brien
'Distressing': Human Rights Commission inquires into Rotorua emergency housing
The Human Rights Commission wants to speak to those living in emergency housing.
Two-vehicle crash on SH30 near Rotorua
There are reports one person has moderate injuries.
NZ Geothermal Week draws out 100 science students
Inquisitive minds win at NZ Geothermal Week 2022 school science competition.
'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear
After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.
What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels
One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.
Local Focus: Ryan Gray on Candidate Camera
Rotorua's lack of affordable housing needs addressing says council candidate Ryan Gray.
2035 new Covid cases, 273 people in hospital and 12 deaths
Health officials also reported 12 Covid-related deaths, including one person in their 20s.
Potentially toxic algal bloom confirmed in Lake Rotorua
A health warning issued on Friday remains in place.
Local Focus: John Chetty on Candidate Camera
Restore Rotorua as a tourist destination, says first time RDRR candidate John Chetty
'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards at ATM
Police have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.
Residents wake to snow, SH5 reopens to motorists
'I happened to look out the window and noticed that it was snowing.'
Businesses shine at Taupō business awards
Stories of businesses triumphing over adversity abound at Taupō business awards.
More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers
Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.
'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections
One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.
Snow settles on Mt Tarawera as cold blast moves north
Multiple roads across the country are closed due to snow.
Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north
Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.
'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing
Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Teen sentenced to nine months' home detention after raping four girls
One of Jayden Meyer's victims says she has lost her sense of self-worth since the rape.