Armed police search for car of interest in Otonga
Cordons were set up around Otonga Rd and McDowell St.
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Whakatāne death being treated as homicide
A man was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with stab wounds, where he later died.
'Tri-bloody-umphant': Businesses 'stoked' with inner-city security u-turn
"It's about time they start to listen to business owners," says a CBD business operator.
School crossing concerns: 'Lives are at stake'
Within days of concerns being raised about a school pedestrian crossing, work has started.
How to plant 3000 kumara...in one hour!
Kai Rotorua was joined by schools and businesses to plant kūmara tipu.
Rotorua Community Hospice thrilled with award
Rotorua's Dancing for Hospice won a New Zealand Events Association Event Award.
Spreading the love around the community
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology staff were excited to have an inaugural Community Day.
Latin American culture merges with market
Celebrate Latin American culture at the Rotorua Night Market.
Rotorua asked to get behind Pink Ribbon Street Appeal
Funds raised aid Breast Cancer Foundation NZ's vital work in education and patient support
OPINION: Career advisers to set up shop in Rotorua library
For several weeks Rotorua jobseekers will have access to a Career Advice Pop-up shop.
Angela Frank - Print Council Aotearoa show at Toi Ohomai
Angela Frank discusses the Print Council Aotearoa show at Toi Ohomai.
Crankworx Rotorua finds new home in the calendar
For the first time in the event's seven-year history, Crankworx Rotorua will shift dates.
Heavyweight showdown in Bay Cup
Two sides with multiple titles go head-to-head this weekend.
Letters to the editor: The Earth is stuffed
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Bryan Gould: Government must tackle issue of importing fishermen from virus hotspots
OPINION: Ministers and officials need to show clarity and decisiveness.
Wooing Disney: Govt gives $800k for world-class film studio in Rotorua
How Provincial Growth Fund money will help Rotorua locals get jobs.
Macpherson's comments on Sir Howard described as 'disgusting'
Howie Morrison Jnr says Macpherson is 'trying to tarnish' an iconic man's name.
Man dies after Desert Rd motorcycle crash
The investigation into the cause of the crash was ongoing.
Council makes u-turn on CBD security patrols
Patrols were axed this month, but retailers wanted them back.
Celebration of Diwali and biking in night ride
A Diwali Night Ride is being held on Saturday, November 7.
Revealed: new name for gateway to the Redwoods
The Whakarewarewa forest development has been named Moerangi.
Kristin Macfarlane: If so many are jobless, what does the future of the region look like?
OPINION: With increasing unemployment, what does the future of the BOP look like?
Music legends, food, beer and wine among line-up for Tauranga's new festival
First We Eat will showcase music, food, craft beer and New Zealand wines.
Fire sirens silenced: Why some firefighters are concerned
'The fire siren also provides peace of mind for people.'
Hundreds without power after car hits power pole
Police were notified of the incident at 5.50am.
'Dumb' and 'crazy': Retailers hit out after central city patrols axed
'The council spends too much money on tulips, I'd rather have security.'
Is Santa giving Rotorua a miss this year? Future of parade revealed
Will we have a Santa parade this year?
Gambling, open spaces and Pukehangi Heights on council agenda
The council will also discuss an 'economic recovery project' in a public-excluded session.
Do something new: Comedy duo films in Rotorua
Their song, named Do Something New, New Zealand, launched last night.
$100,000 up for grabs for Rotorua students
Applications for BayTrust's $100,000 Dillon Scholarship fund will open this weekend.
Jo Raphael: Virtual malls great way of supporting local businesses
OPINION: There is a certain appeal to shopping online.
Letters to the editor: We need to get tough on jobseekers
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.