New Zealand'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaosThe decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.17 Nov 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Significant' lake weed dump could mean 10-day clean-up, $50k billBay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council are leading the clean-up.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandWater plan approved as debate over multi-council model ragesThe Rotorua council will run water services until 2028 while exploring a shared model.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandWill supermarkets follow Kmart in charging a trolley bond?Stolen and abandoned trolleys have blighted Rotorua in recent years.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Prowler' and isolation: Pensioners fearful over empty council unitsResidents are growing uneasy as dozens of homes lie empty.07 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sad for democracy’: Board seeks fresh faces after six years without a voteNominations open soon, with hopes there will be enough candidates for a contest this time.05 Nov 11:18 PM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandOutspoken Rotorua ratepayer group disbands after a decadeChairman Reynold Macpherson is winding up the organisation next month.02 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandKmart Rotorua shoppers now paying bond for trolleysRotorua's Kmart is among the first in the country to have trolley deposits.29 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandSealed with a fist bump: Mayor promises 'high-performing' council at swearing-inRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell, councillors and community boards begin the new triennium.29 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCountdown to comeback: Owner of Rotorua icon eyes its long-awaited returnBut the Lakeland Queen might have to resume cruising without a liquor licence.28 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake law shake-up: Mayor hopes historic building can reopenThe Spanish mission-style bathhouse has not been used since 2021.26 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe election's over - now here's 5 ways Rotorua can move forward - OpinionTapsell's message of fiscal restraint and practical leadership resonated strongly.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The worst I've ever known': Teachers and nurses join massive strikeUp to 100,000 teachers and healthcare workers are taking part nationwide.22 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandThursday's mega-strike: What you need to knowWhere BoP strike events will be and how schools and health services will be impacted. 22 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandBack for round two: Tapsell’s plan for Rotorua’s next 100 daysTania Tapsell received a landslide margin of votes to be re-elected as Rotorua Mayor.20 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges 300 new social homes for Bay of Plenty by 2027Minister says 85% of the homes will be one or two bedrooms to meet local demand. 19 Oct 05:36 PM
New ZealandRotorua election results finalised: 'Delighted' Lee keeps seatUpdated: The final results have been declared - what the candidates say.16 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandDrunken brawls and panic buttons: Backlash halts 'boutique' liquor store planApplication for ninth Rotorua CBD liquor off-license rejected after 700 objections.15 Oct 08:29 PM
New ZealandDairy owner, land consultant new Rotorua faces on regional councilLyall Thurston leaves the regional council after five terms representing Rotorua.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'I love Rotorua': Trevor Maxwell becomes NZ's longest-serving councillorMaxwell becomes New Zealand's longest-serving councillor. The Māori ward stays intact.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It was worth it': After challenging term, Tapsell wins Rotorua in landslideThe mayor says she's ready to lead Rotorua again after first-term 'hate and threats'.12 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil defends nursery cuts after backlash from elected membersCouncil boss says nursery job cuts were operational, not political, amid criticism.09 Oct 09:01 PM
New Zealand‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaintIt was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far.07 Oct 06:16 PM
New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractionsPlans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month. 06 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Beyond common sense’: Hospo backlash over night market moveRotorua Night Market's trial shift to Kuirau Park is opposed by two long-standing backers.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Brink of collapse’: Anger and confusion at new pensioner housing partnershipResidents of pensioner housing blocks in Rotorua face rental increases. 01 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate wants to ‘reconnect’ RotoruaHaehaetu Barrett also pledges to cut costs and help the community thrive.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom golf to Hollywood: Mayoral hopeful Paterson’s plans to reinvent RotoruaDon Paterson says Rotorua must think bigger to move forward.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Council axing 19 jobs, closing nursery to publicRotorua Lakes Council says six affected roles were vacant and 15 new jobs will be created.22 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandHow the Lakeland Queen inspired Robert Lee to run for Rotorua mayorRobert Lee runs for Rotorua mayor, citing transparency, rates caps, and oversight.22 Sep 06:00 PM
