Reticulating lakeside communities could be considered in Long-term Plan
Recommendation to commit to reviewing public water supply made by a council committee.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Rotorua
Used needles, fighting, urine prompt temporary liquor ban
The council agreed to a 24/7 ban for 12 months following reports of crime and disorder.
Baywide Rugby: What will 2021 look like?
The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has announced information about the 2021 season.
'Icing on the cake': Primary school gets brand new $3.5m classroom block, first since 1956
The primary school hasn't had a new classroom since it was built in 1956
All you need to know about the new tenancy law reforms
The biggest changes of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act come into effect today.
Tie debate: Why some men still wear them, and others don't miss them
For one businessman, a tie means 'game on', but others don't miss them.
Guests relocated after burst water main floods hotel
Guests have been relocated to other hotels in the region.
Get moving with the Rotorua Walking Festival
You can enter to be part of the Rotorua Walking Festival, coming up on March 20 and 21.
Kelly Makiha: Quite frankly, our house prices are sad
OPINION: Last thing young people need is a lack of enthusiasm to get ahead financially.
Croft returns to tackle ultramarathon
Runners from all over New Zealand will take on the Tarawera Ultramarathon this weekend.
Letters to the editor: Photo a nice way to symbolise hope
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
All rise: Region's criminal lawyers appointed district court judges
Two top defence lawyers in the region have been made judges in the district court.
'We're at our wits' end': Booze bans may be rushed in for reserves
Needles, faeces and violence related to alcohol have prompted an urgent council meeting.
Tūhourangi mourns the death of Allan Skipwith
Rotorua is farewelling a man who made great contributions to his iwi and the community.
Rotorua Rebels win historic Superstock Teams Championship
It is the team's first Superstock Teams Championships in 35 years.
Mount Maunganui victorious in T20 final
Mount Maunganui faced old rivals Greerton in the decider at the Bay Oval.
41-year-old seeks redemption at Tarawera Ultra
The two-time Ultraman winner will line up for his second attempt at Tarawera's 100-Miler.
Cycling fun: Rotorua encouraged to get biking this month
This month there are fun ways to get together with friends and whānau on bikes.
Aroha event fuses fashion with food for charity
Aroha event fuses fashion with food for charity, being held on Wednesday.
Iconic Mamaku shop owner hands over the reins
A Mamaku storeowner has handed over the reins after 60-plus years in business.
Local Focus: Former Green candidate fighting climate change one coffee at a time
A family turned vegan opens new cafe in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Reformed crime boss Billy Macfarlane is proving that his Pūwhakamua programme can rehabilitate hardened criminals
Opinion: With a 95 per cent success rate, Pūwhakamua should be considered for other areas.
Letters to the editor: Govt needs to intervene in house prices
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
How have our local gyms have fared close to a year after lockdown?
Some gyms got innovative to keep members "engaged", while others got overdue renos done.
Dawn Picken: Inequity hurts everyone - it's time to fix the whare
Opinion: We are still living in the house colonialism built and it's time to fix it.
Stephanie Worsop: The new obsession that's made us drop our phones
Stephanie Worsop has a new hobby - and she's on a roll.
Samantha Motion: Changes to school names are remaking history
Opinion: Name changes can be met with grumbles of history erased.
Tauranga doctor takes on second career as Rotorua teacher
He's only 30 and is a doctor, and now a teacher and wants to do both to make a difference.
Pūwhakamua offender rehabilitation course to expand in 2021
He's had a 95 per cent success rate with men. Now he's looking to help others.
Breaking the cycle: Domestic abuser turns life around with tikanga course
Pūwhakamua was his last chance at life. Joseph Herbert took it.
Rotorua Menz Shed need help to find stolen trailer
An overnight burglary at the Rotorua Community Menz's Shed has devastated members.
Rotorua woman set to defend ultramarathon title
This year marks the 13th edition of the Tarawera Ultramarathon.