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Olympian launches campaign to be mayor of Rotorua
Ben Sandford announced a three-point plan in his campaign launch.

Dawn Picken: Hard choices on and off the court
OPINION: If tennis legend Serena Williams can reimagine parenting, maybe we can, too.

'Gut-wrenching': Rotorua firefighters walk off the job
'There is a very good chance that we will be back here again next week'.

'A perfect storm': Kiwifruit review underway as huge number of fruit rejected
Kiwifruit harvest was impacted by a 30 per cent seasonal worker shortfall.

'It's just a game': Alleged assault at BOP rugby game 'poor form' - ex-Warrior
"It's not teaching the kids anything about good sportsmanship."

Afraid of the power bill: Why some over 50s are struggling to make ends meet
'The day to day cost of living is stretching the single persons budget to breaking point.'

'He is a legend': Cliff Curtis devastated by uncle's death
Actor shares his memories of uncle Taa Toby on the first day of his tangi.

Cliff Curtis: Hollywood v home - the two sides of making movies
Cliff Curtis - an advocate for change in the New Zealand film industry.

Omicron outbreak: 3805 new cases, 16 virus-linked deaths, new results reveal dominant strain
New data shows BA.5 is by far the most dominant strain of Omicron in New Zealand.

Sonya Bateson: How to tell whether someone is a good person
OPINION: Do you return your shopping trolleys when you're done with them?

Local Focus: Reynold Macpherson on Candidate Camera
Reynold Macpherson talks about his hopes and policies if he is chosen to be Rotorua mayor.

'Joy, despair and disbelief': How Rotorua rugby schoolboys stunned Hamilton
Rotorua Boys' High School's ride in first XV rugby is the stuff of fairy tales.

Strike: Firefighters form picket lines in Rotorua
Rotorua firefighters join the nationwide hour-long strike today,

Car dealership, St John Ambulance hub among $8m in consents approved
Rotorua Lakes Council issued 13 commercial building consents valued at $8,181,000 in July

It's on! Fancy footwork and dedication ready to be showcased
Tomorrow Harcourts Dancing for Hospice will see 10 dance couples step out onto the stage.

Whirlwind of year with travels for BMX teen
Rotorua's Megan Williams relishes taste of world competition and sets sights on Olympics.

Paul Hickey: Brave locals performing for Hospice and extreme adventure
Paul Hickey discusses brave locals performing for Hospice and extreme adventure tourism.

Mountain Bikers Ball to raise money for Jeff Anderson
Jeff and Janelle Anderson say they're blown away by the love and support.

Jill Nicholas: Taa Toby was a man who transcended cliches
OPINION: How fortunate Rotorua has been that this is the place Taa Toby called home.

Paid firefighter 'gutted' to walk off job as historic strike takes place
Strike action is going ahead on August 19 with career firefighters walking off the job.

Comment: Sir Toby Curtis - kind and witty, learned and influential
OPINION: Our beloved Taa Toby made a positive difference in the lives of many.

Marae overflows with grieving performers
Kāhu ki Rotorua: News of passing reaches over the oceans to Mexico.

Famed citadel of Te Koutu the fortress of a lonely tomb
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The famous citadel of Te Koutu stands at the north end of the lake.

Brady family finds its roots
Kāhu ki Rotorua: We came from all over the motu to celebrate our kuia .

'Her passing has left a huge hole': Haere ra e te mareikura
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Solemn journey to Turangawaewae

'Seeing red': Fed-up retailers warn of vigilantes
"People don't feel like they are being heard."

Don't miss out: Theatre's Spider's Web show well worth watch
Rotorua Little Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's Spider's Web worth checking out.

Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton
They allegedly had a penchant for drugs and violence - but also Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

Painting the town yellow: The potent pollen mixes getting up everyone's noses
Experts explain what that yellow dust is that has been coating our cars lately.