'Thrilled': Proposal to lower voting age to 16 supported
The review proposes other changes - including four-year council terms.
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Photographer showcases 'raw and real' portraits of 40 NZ women over 40
Women are notoriously hard on themselves and this is about letting go of perfection.
Letters to the editor: Homeless influx hurting Rotorua's appeal
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Michele Hunter: Frustrated public is starting to lose its faith in the justice system
OPINION: The public is losing faith in both the justice system and community policing.
Amazeing: Rotorua icon to reopen in December
New owners Chris and Fiona Callander promise visitors fun, challenges and surprises.
Rollin' for the rainbow: Bay of Plenty roller derby groups to compete in fundraiser
Funds will go to Gender Dynamix, whose building burned down earlier this year.
$20.5 million in rates still unpaid as late penalties loom
The last day of the council's grace period for rates is October 31.
Indoor facilities to close as next stage of project begins
The council has secured $8.05m in government funding for the project.
Sonya Bateson: We don't want our children becoming rapists through ignorance
OPINION: Parents should be teaching young adults about healthy sexual relationships.
Luke Kirkness: The world can be dangerous. I'm glad there are heroes out there
OPINION: It's clear that Whakaari rescuers have courageous and noble qualities.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers have their say on alcohol harm
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Ready to ride: locals, riders gearing up for Crankworx Rotorua
The iconic mountain biking event is just over a week away.
Rotorua teen excited to share Duckrockers role
Tiare Savea has a main role in television series Duckrockers which launches on Wednesday.
Paul Hickey: Superb weekend, 'out of this world' chip flavour, Trunk or Treat
Paul Hickey discusses superb weather, an 'out of this world' chip flavour, Trunk or Treat.
Whakaari bravery award: Tourism operator goes into liquidation
'You couldn't have aligned the stars any worse for us.'
Divers join search for French tourist last seen kayaking on Lake Rotorua
'Police continue to ask anyone who may have seen this man or his kayak to come forward.'
Chief satisfied after making Tama's nose bleed
The quiet countryside hides the drama of the past.
Tamariki prepping primary schools kapa haka regionals
Primary schools in full flight for Te Arawa competitions.
Documentary on BoP waterways a big wake-up call
Footprints from myriad industries brought into focus.
Forum eyes climate change fight
Rotorua hosted the first-ever Oceania Ranger Forum which drew 180 attendees.
Parksyde Community Centre will be buzzing for 21st birthday
The Parksyde Community Centre is celebrating its 21st birthday with an open day.
Fury after Te Urewera huts dismantled, demolished
Work is now under way to strip and dismantle back-country Department of Conservation huts.
Letters to the editor: Stick to the District Plan to solve emergency housing issue
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Opinion: Alcohol-related harm can be reduced - if we act
We all pay the price when it comes to inaction over alcohol-related harm.
Upcoming symposium to float ideas for lake weed eradication
Lake weed in Rotorua has caused issues both to local amenity and lake health.
'There was blood... everywhere': Police mental health callouts rise
'We're building a whole new mental health system and it does take time' - health minister.
Missing French tourist's friends plead for public help with search as kayak found
A French traveller was last seen kayaking on Lake Rotorua on Monday.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: When it comes to social services, it's results that count
OPINION: It's time to start measuring the impact of social investment.
Opinion: Amazing weekend heralds more to come
Whaka 100 and Annual Tuakana Māori Rugby League Tournament converge for busy weekend.
'It's a starting point': First female Super Rugby coaches have big dreams
Crystal Kaua replaces Allan Bunting, who lead the team to the title last year.
Unclaimed WWII taonga to be returned to whānau
The last 28th Māori Battalion soldier has praised the mahi, but says it took too long.
Helicopter heroes: White Island rescuers' bravery honoured
Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'
Local Focus: Walter Bakkenes' World of Wonder
Rotorua Museum's single biggest art collection - works by a little-known Dutch painter.
One dead after car crashes into Lake Rotoma
Police and Fire and Emergency services were alerted to the incident this afternoon.