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Zizi Sparks: Affordable housing is the biggest issue New Zealand is facing

OPINION: Despite best efforts, New Zealand's housing crisis is worsening.

Ngongotahā roadworks detour plan delayed

Any further weather delays may mean the resurfacing could be postponed until October.

Locals fight emergency housing motel deal at prime tourist spot

A big player in emergency housing is looking to set up in a prime Rotorua tourist spot.

'The P made him sick': Grieving dad wants meth off streets

Ron Gray lost his son in a car accident earlier this week. Now he wants to send a message.

Desperate measures: Would you pay $30,000 upfront to get a rental?

The housing crisis is now 'eating into middle-class NZ' and is causing trauma.

Nalah the bulldog reunited with whānau

The much-loved missing dog was found at a Rotorua address.

'Make it fairer': Rotorua MP writes to mayor on Tarawera sewerage fracas

McClay says he 'can see no reason' residents can't pay the cost over time.

Desian Robb is 2021 song writing competition winner

Desian Robb is the winner of the 2021 Te Manu Tito Waiata Song Writing Competition.

Father admits murdering and ill-treating his 5-year-old son

Dad who subjected son to prolonged abuse before beating him to death changes his pleas.

Almost $50m spent on council projects in nine months

The council is also tracking ahead of budget with an almost $6m deficit.

Trees removed from Fenton St

The cost was being shared with the council and Rydges Hotel.

'Political stunt': Rotorua mayor and councillors hit back at Waititi over Ngāpuna sewerage fault

Rawiri Waititi says the council's 'fragility' over the issue is not his concern.

Marathon ambassador running for powerful purpose

Rotorua Marathon race ambassador Rachel Grunwell will be running for a powerful purpose.

Zizi Sparks: CBDs need support if they are to thrive

OPINION: If we want our CBDs to thrive, we need to take responsibility as consumers.

Letters: Intersection shrubs are a safety issue

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

AIMS Games returns after last year's cancellation

The intermediate-aged sports tournament will run from September 5 to 10.