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Premium Debate: Kāinga Ora developments in Rotorua - future slums or vital housing?

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Council being asked to do more with less - finance boss

One councillor believed it was time to 'reprioritise'.

What has caused the discolouration of Puarenga Stream?

The regional and district councils are investigating the discharge.

Letters: Petrol station encounter shows reality of Fenton St issues

Our readers have their say.

'Why can't they work a little longer?': Locals discuss NZ Super eligibility

Experts butted heads on the subject, now Bay of Plenty locals put their thoughts forward.

Forget 'bikinis and Barbie dolls': Beauty pageant returns with a makeover

'We're modernising - it's 2022.'

Jewellery store owner says burglary is more grief on top of hard times

Whakatāne business owner is "absolutely gutted" by break-in.

'Gentleman of the law' with wicked wit dies from heart condition

Rob Vigor Brown's wit and intelligence will be missed in the courtroom and boardroom.

'Massive loss': Adored youth advocate dies in crash

What Laurie Durand gave to Rotorua will never be matched.

Smash and grab: 'Gutted' owner's jewellery store 'smashed up'

Rotorua Jewellery store was smashed and burgled in the early hours of Monday morning.

Covid 19: Eleven deaths reported today, new case and hospitalisation details

Today's case numbers.

Rotorua Musical Theatre's 'Song Contest' one not to miss

The Rotorua Musical Theatre's current production is one not to miss.

Open fire season, but be responsible

Bay of Plenty district is now in an open fire season.

From food waste to bioenergy: The $30m-plus 'gamechanger'

Seven commercial building consents valued at $3,870,000 were issued last month,

'Systemic racism': Healthcare inequities frustrate community advocate

'It's not fair ... it's another system that's let them down.'

'We're open, we're safe, keep coming': Sector's message as restrictions ease

But one Rotorua tourism operator says the changes came "too late" for their business.