Outstanding Rotorua! Fill the Bus record smashed
The 2020 edition of The Hits Fill the Bus has exceeded all expectations.
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Dementia-friendly carol service spreading festive cheer
A dementia-friendly Carol Service is being held on Sunday, December 13.
Critical injuries: Pedestrian hit by car which later crashes
Police were notified of the incident about 11pm.
Fill the Bus: Rotorua schools outdo themselves
The sixth annual Fill the Bus saw schools get behind the cause with gusto.
$10m Rotorua school: New details revealed
Plans to build a kura on the outskirts of Rotorua are moving ahead.
Thank you Rotorua! Fill the Bus a roaring success
Once again the Rotorua community has shown its generosity.
Anglers fill Rotorua streams for trout season's second opening
The upstream portion of several local streams opened to trout fishing yesterday.
Opinion: Permanent fix needed for hole created by migrant labour
OPINION: Investing in local labour is a permanent fix to the seasonal labour shortage.
Shauni James: Appeal generosity heart-warming to see
Rotorua Weekender editor Shauni James is excited to get involved in Fill the Bus.
Homeless 'turf' wars: Businesses fed up
Fenton St business workers are sad and intimidated thanks to disrespectful homeless.
Rubbish behaviour: The cost of illegal dumping
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is responsible for rubbish collection on state highways.
'Dumbfounded' dismay as council removes suburban kōwhai
Jennifer Sandison loved the kōwhai tree on her berm. It was cut down without warning.
Rugby royalty: McCaw sets sights on Rotorua
The former All Blacks captain will be in Rotorua next year.
Charges won't bring him back, says White Island victim's brother
Whaakari/ White Island tour guide's brother did not want charges laid.
Tie-wearing requirement unnecessary and outdated
OPINION: The ability to get a job done isn't affected by wearing a tie or not.
'Treasured heirloom': Māori lawyer makes history with mataora
'To condemn mataora is to condemn Māori, so we must make mataora and moko kauae visible'.
Letters: Rotorua's future questioned but local gem praised
Readers share their views on what is making news in Rotorua.
David Beck: A mighty challenge for a great cause
COMMENT: We did a horrible workout at the weekend, but it was for an excellent purpose.
WorkSafe charges 'relief' for Whakaari victims' family
Tourists have not been back to the island since the eruption on December 9 last year.
Why is Rotorua's waste piling up?
More than $8m was spent on waste management in a year.
Stephanie Worsop: Why trolls attacked Meghan Markle over miscarriage news
Opinion: Sexism and internalised misogyny has a role to play.
Overwhelming support for this year's Fill the Bus
The Hits Fill the Bus is in its sixth year of supporting the Rotorua Salvation Army.
Revealed: How Covid has affected Kiwis at home and abroad
''London started to turn into chaos.''
Breakout season: Damon Rees reflects on a wild 2020
Damon Rees impressed during his debut season in the British Superstock 1000 Championship.
Migration to Bay of Plenty nearly halves but expats still coming home
Teachers, professionals, labourers, midwives, nurses and managers have returned home.
Diwali Festival all about sharing love with community
Te Ahurei Tūrama Diwali was held on Saturday.
Managed isolation koha for Te Arawa
The koha was in recognition of Te Arawa's support towards Managed Isolation Facilities.
'Character and heart' attracts new owners to Abracadabra Cafe
The new owners have no plans to change the food and vibe of the beloved cafe.
Market magic: How budding entrepreneurs are getting their name out there
Covid-19 has pushed more people to support local businesses - but where do you find them?
Stephanie Worsop: For the love of concerts, get me those tickets
OPINION: The chance to buy tickets for an unexpected act reignited my concert fever.
Samantha Motion: Concerns over homeless stem from pride of place
Opinion: It's time for some straight answers and real solutions on emergency housing.
The gift of giving: Christmas Appeal reaches halfway
Today marks the halfway point of the six-week Christmas Appeal for the Salvation Army.