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Bunnings community sausage sizzle returns
Rotorua Menz Shed happy to be back behind the barbecue at Bunnings for fundraising.
Plenty to see and support at Lake Tarawera Spring Fair
The Lake Tarawera Spring Fair is coming up on Sunday this Labour weekend.
Fish Out of Water Art Trail calling for artists
The Fish Out of Water Art Trail is calling for artists to come forward and take part.
That's why they call it the blues! Festival brings live music to town
The Rotorua Blues Festival is taking place from October 23 to 25.
Locals celebrate launch of new Volcanic Kitchens book
A book with local recipes and stories will also raise funds for Rotorua Community Hospice.
Trump coming to Rotorua Shambles Theatre
The DJ Trump & Alexander Sparrow Show is coming to Rotorua on Saturday, October 24.
New Otonga Primary principal receives warm welcome
A former teacher at Otonga Primary has returned as the school's principal.
Local tourism buoyed by strong support over school holidays
Rotorua's Polynesian Spa says it had an excellent school holiday period.
Age Concern Rotorua seeking handyman volunteers
The organisation needs helpers to assist elderly people with small jobs around the home.
Bookstore to hold treasure hunt for community
The public can search the shop for a book wrapped in brown paper to take home for free.
Local filmmaker eligible for Oscar nomination
Cian Elyse White says storytelling is in her bones, and it's landed her an award.
Rotorua's Ride the Runway on track to go ahead
Despite the Rotorua Bike Festival being cancelled, Ride the Runway will go ahead for 2020.
Talking about death: make the most of living
A local Death Cafe meets from 10am to 11.30am on October 21 and November 25.
Sweet creations can help make a difference for SPCA
Rotorua SPCA is after more local bakers to get behind Cupcake Day on November 2.
Birthday bash set to be a cacophony of colour and culture
Philippines Friendship Society will mark its 25th birthday with a Labour weekend event.
They knit, help kids and they are on a mission
Meet some of the faces behind Knitting for Cool Kids.
Bringing passion to the parish: New Rotorua vicar welcomed to community
Rotorua's St Lukes Anglican Church has welcomed the new vicar with open arms.
Paul Hickey: Saluting the All Blacks and welcoming them back
Go the mighty All Blacks!
Problem solved: Ishan wins mathematics gold
A John Paul College student has excelled on the world stage.
Shauni James: Anxiety, panic attacks and 'love-hate relationship' with medication
I had more stigma around mental health and anxiety than anyone else.
'Overwhelmed': Principal reacts to surprise citizens ceremony
Lynmore Primary's Lorraine Taylor says the surprise assembly was an emotional occasion.
Paul Hickey: I'm looking forward to cheering on marathon competitors
The Rotorua Marathon is on this weekend in a timely boost for the city.
Bread tags for wheelchairs: A young girl on a mission
Eight-year-old Kaylee Galliers has shown great kindness and generosity.
Covid-19: Positive case took tandem jump
Skydive instructor isolated after jump with someone who later tested positive for Covid.
Inaugural scholarships help talented musicians stay in tune
First Michael Pilaar Memorial Music Fund scholarships have been awarded.
Cook Islands society seeks funds for vital upgrades
The society wants to preserve its facilities for future generations.
Comment: Paul Hickey says goodbye to home phone landline
Paul Hickey has decided to get rid of his home phone, landline.
Tech-savvy seniors find level 2 separation solution
Seniornet Rotorua had to suspend its face to face drop-in tech sessions.
Paul Hickey: Election weekend here, emojis, jeans and Christmas cheer
Paul Hickey discusses election weekend, emojis, jeans and a Christmas cheer competition.
'Earth warriors' find stinky 'head in box' during cleanup
Volunteers collected 5.5 tonnes of rubbish including smelly animal remains.
Two-month fundraiser thrills Stroke Foundation
The club has raised $2500 for Stroke Foundation over a two-month 'Stroke Play' fundraiser.
Films to view for running and trail enthusiasts
The Ledlenser Trails In Motion Film Tour is screening in Rotorua.