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Dawn Picken: Celebrating the small stuff

OPINION: It's important to celebrate the small victories we had in 2020.

'We don't sit and wait here': Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick on 2020 and beyond

The mayor says she won't strip back council services for economic recovery.

Body found on Rotorua mountain bike trail

A member of the public found the body about 8am.

Stephanie Worsop: Don't be an idiot like me, put on sunscreen

Opinion: Make sure every day you spend in the sun, the decision you make is the smart one.

What a catch! Dad plays starring role in Rotorua's first 2021 baby

Rotorua's first baby of 2021 was a special delivery in more ways than one.

Happy 21st: Rotorua's first millennium babies are all grown up

The pair were the first two babies born at the turn of the millennium.

Summer read: 'Trespassers will be boiled': Ohinemutu residents take action to keep visitors out

Why Ohinemutu residents are telling visitors to keep out.

What Rotorua leaders and kids wish for 2021

Housing, Covid-19 recovery and 'unicorns everywhere' among the top wishes for 2021.

Haere rā Eru George - a true gentleman

Eru George has been laid to rest.

Looking back at April 2020

Here's what made headlines in April.

Man found dead in Kawerau

The man was found injured at the intersection of Newall and Whittaker Sts.

ACC funding decision puts mountain bikers in danger

Why would ACC stop funding a first response unit that has rescued nearly 1000 riders?

Weapons and drugs visitors carry into court revealed

Machetes, knives, bullets, bongs and P-pipes are all part of what people bring to court

Hypothermia, broken ribs and '10 minutes' from death: Father, daughter survive against the odds

"We tied our lifejackets together in case one of us became unconscious."

'Monument to waste': Digital sign slating sculpture to be investigated

Sculpture manufacturer says people should wait until it's finished to pass judgement.

Lingering shark closes Ōhope Beach

The shark had been taking the advice of lifeguards and swimming in between the flags.