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Rotorua tourism could benefit from new $200M recovery plan

Rotorua tourism operators welcome funding to offset loss of international visitors

Is the Rotorua CBD a hot spot for crime?

Police say they are dealing with one group involved in a spate of break-ins.

Retired Rotorua coroner Wallace Bain launches new book

Coroner Wallace Bain has written a book about his 28 years speaking for the dead.

Rotorua Airport to host Air Force fleet - How to watch the action

Trainee pilots will be perfecting their flying skills from an unfamiliar airport.

Detour delayed: Rain pushes back start date for Ngongotahā Western Rd detour

The detour was initially postponed until Tuesday.

Whakatāne council to reconsider Māori wards after law change

May 21 is the deadline to consider the wards. The meeting is on May 20.

Jo Raphael: Marathon participants an inspirational bunch

OPINION: These annual events are yearly highlights on the region's calendar.

My whole world changed': How cancer fight transformed local mum

'Bad luck' has made personal trainer aware of the need to look after her body.

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.

Students help injured classmate to Mini Marathon finish

More than 2000 kids ran the event but not everything went to plan for some.

Fire crews attend chemical reaction on Biak St

No wider evacuation of the area was needed.