'Scary and damning' report paints grim picture of state of Rotorua
The mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing issues in the city.
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Live: 4126 Covid cases today, 13 virus-related deaths
Promising signs as wastewater results show Covid declining for the third week running.
Toot 'n' Whistle! Rotorua icon re-emerges after 18 years
Toot 'n' Whistle which used to go around Kuirau Park is on display at Te Amorangi Museum.
Raukura Choir excited to share hard work and talent
Raukura Choir from Rotorua Boys' High School is one of 12 in Upper North Island Cadenza.
Making an impact: Chantelle Cobby a winner in Impact Awards
Rotorua's Chantelle Cobby is the founder of The Microvolunteering Collective.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Commonwealth Games, Olivia Newton-John, silent mode and luge fun
Paul Hickey discusses Commonwealth Games, Olivia Newton-John, silent mode and luge fun.
Second night in a row: Cricket turf ripped up and stolen in latest act of vandalism
Three incidents in three weeks at Boord Park.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to service station burglary
OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on crimes against businesses.
Sonya Bateson: Sam Uffindell - will we see an arc of redemption or fall from grace?
OPINION: Putting your leader in such a quandary is not a good look for MP of two months.
Jo Raphael: Operating behind closed doors is undemocratic
OPINION: It's time for councils to stop operating in secrecy.
'Surreal': Pukehina brewery's big win at NZ Beer Awards
The barrel aged brew contains coriander seed, ginger, hops and lemon peel.
'Taking advantage of us': Service stations affected by rise in fuel drive-offs
A top cop says fuel thefts jumped a quarter between January and April compared to 2021.
Migrant seminar to highlight police role
An upcoming seminar for migrants on the police's role and ways of keeping safe in NZ
'Storm in a teacup': Council moves toward revocation of seven reserve sites
The meeting became heated in parts, with accusations of 'electioneering'.
'Furious': Rotorua cricket nets vandalised again
'We haven't even had a chance to fix the results of the previous vandalism.'
Live: 4818 new cases, 571 people in hospital and 24 Covid- related deaths
There are now a total of 1726 deaths confirmed as attributable to Covid-19.
Remote campground death: Police charge youth with murder
The 57-year-old was found dead at a remote campground on May 7.
Empty chambers? Low council nominations prompt concern
Councils are hopeful to see a "flurry" of nominations before they close on Friday.
The Premium Debate: Mixed views on whether Tauranga's Uffindell should resign or stay
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on MP, who's now been stood down from caucus.
Luke Kirkness: The public had a right to know about Uffindell's past
OPINION: Fledgling MP's tattered career remains on a knife-edge.
What Luxon's office failed to tell leader; Uffindell driven home to Tauranga by MP
Uffindell would have to resign from Parliament for another byelection to take place.
Shock diagnosis: Outpouring of support for loved barman
Community rallies after shock cancer news for 32-year-old father who works 2 jobs
Letters to the editor: Hemo Rd roundabout garden should be given priority
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Transported to another part of the world in a rollercoaster of emotions
Romantic moments in Almost, Maine brought to life by John Paul College students.
Another Fenton St motel seeks emergency housing approval for five years
Emerald Spa is now seeking resource consent to lawfully operate emergency housing.
Convicted: Destiny leader Brian Tamaki admits crashing car into elderly couple's
High-profile church leader Brian Tamaki has had his careless driving case called in court.
'Razor blade pain': Surgical mesh harm patient living on morphine, becoming suicidal
"Mesh harm is happening all over the country and it needs to stop."
'You've got to think big and dream big': Librarian takes ultramarathon in his stride
Out of comfort zone: karate-loving librarian runs 100km while following a low-carb diet.
New band brings New York vibe to Taupō
There's a new band in town, and all the instruments have strings - meet Taupō Strings
Housing indicators are strong but sentiment is gloom
We're near the end-game of rising house prices, says economist Tony Alexander
Good Sort: Stacy works tirelessly for dumped animals
Orphans on the doorstep are all part of a day's work for Tūrangi good sort Stacy Lewis.
'Breaking point': Service station owner distressed after third raid
It comes as a worried community plans to form an 'action plan' against burglaries.
In Her Head: A Rotorua Nurse's 3 years of pain
Kris Donnell talks about her battle with surgical mesh and the impacts on her life. Video / NZ Herald
'Hello': Mum's concern after man popped head through child's window
Police aren't making any arrests over the Tikitere window stalker case.