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'It is unbelievable': 15yrs in jewellery business, 30 raids, losses worth thousands

'It is difficult enough financially anyway and this just makes it even more difficult.'

Would-be robbers forced to flee as store workers fight back with hockey stick

Staff armed themselves and attacked back while a regular held down an alleged offender.

'Our parks are not for sale': Rotorua reserves proposal hearings conclude

Council staff will now identify 'themes' in the feedback.

Felix Desmarais: Living poorly as a student is a rite of passage

OPINION: Rough living has been a fixture of New Zealand university life for decades.

Craig and Laura working hard to put absolute best on stage

Craig McFadyen and Laura Falconer are a dance couple in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.

'A long time coming': Māori health provider gains access to $110k grant

It will help those affected by poor mental health and addiction get Covid vaccinations.

Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference

OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.

Tania Tapsell launches mayoral bid

Tapsell has also named her preferred deputy.

Review: Rotorua Boys and Girls' High production delivers - again

The latest Rotorua Boys' and Girls' High School production is a must-see.

The Prem Debate: Govt should partner with more first home buyers

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Govt and first home buyer partnerships.

'He came out of nowhere': Mum terrified by car-jacking stranger

A shopping trip for one Rotorua woman turned into a traumatising encounter

Tackling litter: Clean Up Week initiative for all to join

Registrations for Keep New Zealand Beautiful's Clean Up Week are now open.

Miss Rotorua returns! Gowns and Geysers season 2 gets filming

The launch of Miss Rotorua 2022 was held at the Prince's Gate Hotel last Sunday.

Programme to help Ngāti Whakaue-owned businesses

Ringa Rautia is a programme to help strengthen and grow Ngāti Whakaue-owned businesses.

Trust supports community with $3.7m of grants

The 250 grants approved in the past financial year reflect Rotorua Trust's key focus areas

School musical production brimming with toe-tappers

Rotorua Boys' High School presents 'In the Heights', with Rotorua Girls' High School.

Bittersweet return: International visitors return but staffing crisis bites

It is the first time in more than two years the border will be fully open.

'She is at peace now': Visionary Māori health leader dies

Inez Kingi was a matriarch and a visionary. Now the 91-year-old is at peace.