New ZealandEaster blunder: Shops told to close despite being allowed to open'It’s not good for Rotorua … the economy’s tough enough as it is.'07 Apr 06:37 PM
New Zealand'It's bonkers': Business owners blindsided as decade-old rule resurfacesOperators given 14 days to act as costs raise fears for lake businesses.05 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandMinistry blows hole in Rotorua council’s pensioner housing promiseMSD advice challenges council’s ‘no worse off’ pledge to pensioner village tenants.01 Apr 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Where does it all end?': Owner of attacked Maltese dogs calls for tougher controls30 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPensioners face delay and uncertainty over rent increasesRotorua Lakes Council says the priority is for the transition to be as smooth as possible.18 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSilver boom: Millions spent on retirement units and expansionsHowever, 'new supply is still not keeping up with the projected need'.15 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'That's terrible': Residents push back against Rotorua bin changesThe council says the new green bin and fortnightly rubbish pick-up will benefit the city.12 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty mayors back Rotorua's homelessness taskforce callMove-on orders are being criticised as mayors debate homelessness solutions.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Caught our hearts’: Rotorua’s steady population growth and fast-growing diversityStats NZ projects Rotorua’s population will reach about 90,200 by 2053. 08 Mar 05:04 PM
New Zealand'Vicious' dog attack leaves 6-year-old scarred for lifeHer uncle's bulldog cross, Tank, bit her face on Christmas Eve.06 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandBay fans excited for Chiefs' long-awaited return to Hāngī PitThe Chiefs will face Moana Pasifika on April 11 after a plan to play in Tonga fell over.06 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandMayor says NZTA was warned before roadworks paralysed cityNZTA said it had 'no correspondence' from local authorities before work started.06 Mar 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom police dog pioneer to new suburb: Bonnington legacy land up for grabsThe 49ha Bonnington Farm could be turned into about 400 new homes.02 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandRugby league club feud leaves abandoned HQ in limboStalemate involves two different clubs, the regional governing body and the council.01 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandNight Market stays put as privatisation proposals rejectedThe decision follows a tender process which found no preferred alternative.27 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua rubbish truck fire traced to discarded batteriesThe fire broke out during a routine kerbside collection.26 Feb 04:52 AM
New Zealand‘Unseen’ pollution: 10,000 litres of rubbish pulled from Rotorua waterwaysCharity's vessel removes about 2000 litres of rubbish each day in the Bay of Plenty.25 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFree trial, new provider: Rotorua parking shake-up gathers paceA free trial begins in a Rotorua CBD parking building as the council reshapes parking.25 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandMove targets late-night booze sale loophole Council consults on closing a loophole that lets some off-licences sell alcohol later.25 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Silly as chooks': 'Lovely' neighbourhood ruined by people 'doing nangs'They are driving 'smashed on that stuff' and 'dancing and yahooing' in the street.24 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandMayor plans fifth China trip in bid to put Rotorua back on the mapSpending by Chinese visitors in Rotorua is not back to half of pre-Covid levels.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua Museum building work ahead of schedule, but $8m funding hole remainsThe museum, housed in the iconic Bath House, has been closed for almost a decade. 16 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Monopoly position' key concern in proposed rafting business merger Proposal faces closer review, with public feedback invited.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandChange in the wind? Coins could be phased out in parking shake-upPublic feedback wanted as council reviews fees, time limits and how parking is laid out.09 Feb 05:27 PM
New ZealandMotels used as taxpayer-funded emergency housing don't have resource consent Govt officials say council action could put much-needed accommodation at risk.06 Feb 05:00 PM
