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Hit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night market
The incident occurred near the Rotorua Night Market on June 5.
Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.
'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows
A retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds.
'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānau
Councillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.
On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday
Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.
Regional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage Scheme
Debate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.
Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step
It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.
Rotorua locals have their say on city's future
Councillors hear of 'a Rotorua success we should all be proud of'.
'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fields
Parents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields.
'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws
Ministers announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.
First stage of Tarawera sewerage scheme complete
The first homes are expected to be connected by the end of June.
Mayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage scheme
Residents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.
Rotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one day
The council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.
How this city is bucking the national trend for new home builds
Half of the new homes were social housing or affordable rentals.
'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs
Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.
Why this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day service
Between 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.
'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting tree
He says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.
Fresh court action against Rotorua council sewerage scheme expected
The council has restarted construction on stage one and says it will take four weeks.
'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy
About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.
Council assessing Rotorua lake weed build-up
Rotting weed can cause a strong smell and build-up happens after bad weather.
Rotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service options
Public can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.
‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seeking
Hard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.
‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushback
Concerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.
Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday
The council will also make two temporary sources of unfluoridated water available.
‘Curly issues’: Judge’s Tarawera decision ‘as soon as possible’
A decision on works would be made in weeks rather than months.
Rotorua’s suggested ‘rates swap’ labelled ‘unfair’ by deputy mayor
Deputy mayor says it makes district council look like "bad guys" with a rates rise.
$180m retirement village approved under fast-track consent
'The economic impacts of the development are significant.'