Rotorua communities say council kept them in the dark on rising project costs
“All they’re doing is committing their community to abject poverty.”
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School lockdown lifted after reports of person with firearm
Police are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.
'A tracking machine': Formidable partnership ends for policing pair
“We caught people I didn’t think we would ever catch.”
Opinion: Sam Cane deserved better from New Zealand’s rugby media
OPINION: The former captain had to endure more criticism than most.
Had depression? Get headaches? Job-hunter 'gobsmacked' by 'invasive' application
The firm says the questions provide relevant information. Applicants don't have to answer.
Big Lotto win for Taupō, BoP towns in the money
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night.
'Kick-ass Rotorua': business community shares desire to see vibrancy in tourist city
And a plea made to those not using AI - 'Don’t get left behind'.
Airbnb landlords under pressure to sell
Property owners could be hit with higher rates bill if council's proposal passes.
'I’m just stunned': Council concerned residents don’t know where to go in tsunami alert
Many submissions mentioned 2021 tsunami alert that resulted in jammed streets.
Mongrel Mob associate's leg slashed to the bone, red shoes stolen in Black Power attack
Details of the incident have been revealed after one attacker admitted his involvement.
Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks
OPINION: He threw himself earnestly into the role of the All Blacks captain.
'Unsettling time': 30 jobs proposed to go at forestry research institute Scion
CEO says it doesn't have enough work in the pipeline to retain current staffing levels.
Arrests after alleged firearm incident in Rotorua
Three people have been arrested and a firearm seized following two incidents in Rotorua.
'Catastrophic event': Potential toll of a 9.1 Hikurangi fault earthquake
NZ's top science minds have gathered at Te Papa to discuss the latest disaster risk.
Tribesman killed by 'hotbox' beating after secretly using gang account, Crown alleges
Five men are standing trial for murder in the High Court at Rotorua.
Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
The former captain will retire from test rugby after 2024.
'Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024
The 32-year-old will take up a long-term contract in Japan.
What is the science behind the Aurora Australis?
The skies have been lighting up with the Aurora Australis - but what causes it?
Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.
Specialist shortage: Te Whatu Ora Lakes spends $5m on locums in a year
'Higher rates' are paid to attract locums amid staff shortages, the union says.
Fisher pips Carrington ahead of Paris showdown
Aimee Fisher has pipped Dame Lisa Carrington at the latest World Cup event.
Mark Lister: Do women really make better investors than men?
OPINON: Women have the demeanour and temperament to be very successful investors.
Lotto: Winning second division tickets sold to three Bay of Plenty punters
One of the tickets was sold at Rotorua’s Lucky Lotto Shop.
What are your chances of seeing the aurora lights tonight?
It will gradually become cloudier towards midnight so watch from sunset.
Neighbour's relief as target market for new apartments revealed
Neighbouring business owner feared unruly tenants would be back.
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
Incredible photos: Stunning aurora dazzles NZ skies
An aurora australis graced New Zealand's skies as far as Northland this morning.
Police say sudden death in Rotorua not suspicious
Police were notified of the death at about 10am.
'Abuse and threats': Inside the decision to cancel library's drag queen event
The council says the online abuse and threats were to attendees 'including children'.
Dancing diary: first week of lessons down, hard work begins
Nerves, thrills and laughs are in abundance in the hospice fundraiser.
Rotorua’s misery mile ‘derailed’ house prices in the city
Agents say emergency housing issues have been addressed, but the damage has been done.
Engineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 properties
It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.
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Rotorua developer Ray Cook says the lack of non-residential building projects is the worst he has ever seen. Video / Andrew Warner