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Date set for iconic mountain bike festival's return to Rotorua

Crankworx has brought millions of dollars to the local economy in previous years.

'He will surprise people': Special moment as Macken takes Tai Mitchell field

The 13-year-old has only partly formed arms.

'Children in catch-up mode': Principal says winter illness taking toll

Seasonal flu, gastro bugs, colds and Covid are spreading among staff and students.

Supper Club tally thrills organisers, but who won the car?

The wallets have opened and sick children coming to stay in Rotorua will benefit.

Mud, steam, water erupt on Rotorua road - quenching to begin if no bore link found

Footage shows steam and mud coming up in the gardened median strip.

Named: Woman who abused, neglected and bashed her child to death

The woman abandoned her bid for continued name suppression.

Council surplus grows to $10.3m

The council says it's on track to be within $1.5m of budget at year-end.

The Prem Debate: Ex-boozers on Dry July and beyond

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Dry July and giving up booze.

Comment: Iso mandate stems from lack of trust in public

OPINION: Can we be trusted to do the right thing when we're sick?

Kāinga Ora celebrates three new homes for local families

Three Rotorua families get to move into three new Kāinga Ora homes this week.

Second family reports seeing 'creepy' man outside bedroom windows

A second family says their children saw a man's face outside their bedroom windows.

'Huge for Rotorua': League fans, businesses buzzing as NRL brings All Stars to NZ

'My sons will be beside themselves when I tell them.'

Mt Ruapehu's alert level lowered, sudden eruption risk remains

'These observations are consistent with a decline in volcanic unrest at Mt Ruapehu.'

Top selection for three Bay rugby referees

Three Bay rugby referees have made the cut for the upcoming NPC season.

Giving back to Hospice through dancing journey

Talor Kahu and Mahia Keepa-Hale are dancing for Rotorua Community Hospice.

'It was a godsend': Innocence's road to recovery at Rotorua retreat

Rotorua's retreats for families of sick children have done wonders for a Tauranga whānau.