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Changes, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parking
Costs are more than income from parking.
Mark Lister: US Federal Reserve might have done the impossible
OPINON: A “soft landing” is always the goal.
'I was just freaking': Balaclava-wearing man with axe steals car from lunch bar worker
'I was just freaking and thinking ... what is he doing?'
'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily service
The lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.
Lakeside concert: What to expect and who is on the show
Rotorua is set to be spoilt on Saturday with the annual Lakeside concert.
'We're so stoked': City-first recognition for tourist attraction
It is the first Rotorua business to achieve the certification.
Woman turns up to petrol station with serious propane burns
The woman was airlifted to hospital.
'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake
'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'
Well-known New Zealander awaiting trial on violence charges
The man has been charged with threatening to kill a family member.
Man pleads not guilty to setting Spa Lodge blaze
The man appeared in the Rotorua District Court facing five charges.
Police warning after paddleboarder rescued on Lake Taupō
'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'
'Freak' injuries and $11m in claims: How to keep kids safe on the trampoline
Plus, an NZ trampolinist prepares for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Man pleads not guilty to two charges in relation to alleged prowler incident
The man appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Boatie fears he may lose foot after boat ramp injury, flesh-eating bacteria
He said doctors told him they found some of the bacteria 'had been dissolving the flesh'.
'Your confidence takes a hammering': Nurse speaks out about verbal abuse from patients
She is calling for the "long-term" increase of extra security guards at hospitals.
New One Day School for gifted kids set to open: What are the signs of giftedness?
'Being different doesn’t make you popular.'
One Love 2024: Wet weather hasn't dampened 'perfect vibes'
“We’re all here for the same reason. It’s all about the music and everyone was excited."
A bargain hunter's guide to back-to-school shopping
'Uniforms are just so expensive and out of range for a lot of parents.'
How being a triathlete helps a local cop in ‘high-pressure’ situations
Plus, what it takes to become a police officer.
Man who died at home after crash was 'disorientated' at the scene, says witness
St John says the patient refused their staff's recommendation he be taken to hospital.
What's on in Rotorua this Auckland Anniversary long weekend
From live music performed by local artists to a multisport festival, Rotorua has it all.
Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?
'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline
'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'
One Love 2024: 15k concertgoers to attend from over 20 countries
Plus all you need to know about road closures and noise control
Brawls, vomit, rioting, and assault: Why Rotorua Sports Bar lost its alcohol licence
"Security had no control over the premises."
A fantastic cast: Phantom of the Opera to be staged in Rotorua
“It’s one of the top shows in the entire world”
Person with 'severe' injuries airlifted after crash near Rotorua
The road reopened Wednesday night.
Back to school: Which Rotorua school is expected to grow the most?
It comes as provisional school roll data from the Ministry of Education was released.
Hidden wonders: What scientists just discovered beneath Lake Rotorua
Lakefloor survey reveals thousands of pockmarks, an ancient river and hydrothermal system.
'Busy' long weekend in Rotorua despite wet weather
One cafe was 'full house' one morning, while a campground only had a couple of spots left.
Person who died at home after crash had declined transport to hospital: Hato Hone St John
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.
Data reveals the region where it's more expensive to rent than Auckland
The national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.