Rotorua council clash: Robert Lee storms out of workshop, Mayor Tapsell denies co-ordinated attack
“I don’t want to sit here and listen to that,” she said, telling her fellow councillors she was…
Convicted Rotorua child abducter John Tekuru found outside school, at playground, after prison release
That data went on to find him in breach of his prison release conditions, which state that he…
Rotorua premiere: Sgt. Haane film tells story of 28th Māori Battalion soldier Haane Manahi
Sergeant Haane Manahi of the Maori Battalion was recommended for the Victoria Cross for bravery during World War…
Lotto and Powerball results: $14.3m win and 13 second division prizes
The prize was made up of $14m from Powerball first division and $333,333 from Lotto first division. Two…
Rotorua burglaries: Police seek owners of stolen tools and camping gear
“If you have been the victim of a burglary in Rotorua, likely from a garden shed or garage…
Driver in Rotorua crash that killed Sakura Hall, 2, admits he was on drugs
His lawyer, Andy Hill, said that while the man admitted the charge, he disputed some of the police’s…
Rotorua housing: Tenancy Tribunal slashes pensioner’s proposed rent
Last August, the council revealed plans to pass management of the portfolio to the community housing provider, citing…
Rotorua man James Tatham-Tahere jailed for indecent assault on teenage girl
Wickliffe said the Rotorua man, aged 21 at the time of offending, had an “unhealthy and disturbing” preoccupation…
Rotorua ratepayers face 6.8% rates increase, rising debt and no say – Reynold Macpherson
Costs for households are not rising at 6.8%. Wages are not rising at 6.8%. Rates are. Rates are…
Rotorua’s QE Health: Emails reveal warnings before liquidation
He previously said QE Health had about 1200 active Health NZ patients at the time of closure. QE…
Rotorua’s Level 13 Theme Rooms and Costume Hire to close after 42 years
“We tried so hard to keep it open … we just can’t do it.” The business began as…
Rotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High set for Sanix World Youth rugby
Schools standing in the way of Rotorua and Feilding ambitions this year are Downlands College, a Catholic co-educational…