Rotorua SH30A roadworks postponed to 2026 as MP slams NZTA for road closure
In a statement today NZTA apologised for the disruption caused and confirmed it would rethink its approach. “We…
Rotorua police arrest 19-year-old who allegedly injured two people with car during burnouts
Rotorua road policing manager Senior Sergeant John Stapleford said police know people attend these activities with the perception…
Rotorua SH30A reopens after backlash over traffic chaos and delays
“We acknowledge that the work was disruptive this morning. “We’ve taken this into consideration and have removed the…
State Highway 30A Rotorua reopening as NZTA faces backlash for roadworks ‘gridlock’
It was described as a “state of gridlock” on social media, with reports of students running late for…
Jockey Bailey Rogerson from famous racing family in induced coma after race fall
“She is in an induced coma but they are going to try to bring her out of that…
Christmas Appeal: Rotorua Scope Cafe’s new owner brews support for Salvation Army
It collects donations of food and funds to help fill the Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank’s shelves, assisting its…
The ‘underrated’ part of New Zealand ‘all Aussies’ are being urged to visit
She hailed Tāmaki Makaurau as a true all-season travel destination with year-round appeal, under a headline beginning “Why…
$4.5m for Rotorua tourism campaigns as Government aims to lure overseas visitors
The campaign is in partnership with China’s largest online travel agency, Ctrip, and North Island regional tourism organisations.…
Rotorua worker seriously injured at Claymark sawmill, WorkSafe investigating
WorkSafe’s investigation into the 2023 incident found the machine was unguarded and there was an ineffective system for…
Rotorua supermarkets react to Kmart charging a trolley bond
Kmart ran out of trolleys last Christmas Eve, according to an employee. Rotorua Lakes Council introduced a waste…
Tributes flow for young woman killed in Rotorua crash involving bus and car
Three other patients, who were in the bus, suffered moderate injuries and the remaining 26 people from the…
Rotorua writer reflects on quiet act of forgiveness after loss
“I’m so sorry,” I said. “We didn’t see.” She gave a small, kind smile – that quiet Kiwi…