Vote 2025 local elections: Rotorua mayoral and election results interactive map
Each local election involves multiple races. Everyone in a city or district has the option to vote for…
Local elections 2025: Tania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayor
While subject to change, progress results have Tapsell holding a giant lead over her two nearest candidates, councillors…
Rotorua triple murder case: Court waits on medical, psychologist reports
Charging documents show it is alleged Jessie Currin was murdered in Rotorua sometime between September 23 and October…
Rotorua teen fighting cancer finds new hope after given weeks to live
Her mother, Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi, said given her daughter’s daily training schedule, it wasn’t unusual when a…
Police praise public after violent Rotorua attack on woman
“This was a callous and violent attack on a vulnerable member of our community and police are appalled…
Rotorua iwi trust devastated by thefts of pest control gear before awards ceremony
Through iwi and charitable donations over the past two years, the trust bought specialised equipment for its now…
Rotorua Night Market trial move to Kuirau Park sparks hospitality backlash
In a press release, the council said a location switch could cut the current market’s annual cost of…
Rotorua pensioner housing residents unhappy with council’s new partnership
The move was aimed at reducing the cost to the general ratepayer and improving the quality of pensioner…
Nitrous oxide containers dumped near Rotorua
Former Health Minister Shane Reti said at the time he had sought urgent options to address nitrous oxide…
Rotorua woman Elaine McHardy sentenced after defrauding aviation company
McHardy was sentenced in Rotorua District Court in June, but recently lost her battle to keep her name…
Northland artist’s award-winning Rotorua sculpture Geyser vandalised and dumped
Geyser was named the symposium’s People’s Choice winner and became a permanent part of the Sulphur Lake Sculpture…
Northland artist’s award-winning Rotorua sculpture Geyser vandalised and dumped
Geyser was named the symposium’s People’s Choice winner and became a permanent part of the Sulphur Lake Sculpture…