Rotorua Night Market to remain in council hands and stay in city centre
This was abandoned in December after pushback from vendors and the public, and after a council vote initiated…
Warning lifted at Rotorua’s Tikitapu (Blue Lake) after toilet leak contamination scare
The fault had since been fixed. The toilets were cleaned, and, as a precaution, the area was cordoned…
Rotorua Shambles Theatre reopens after flooding
The water was deemed contaminated, meaning most items it came into contact with had to be disinfected, replaced…
Rotorua’s Blue Lake Multisport Festival celebrates 40 years of racing
Dalziel said while the gear had changed the heart of the event hadn’t. “The wetsuits are more sophisticated,…
Commerce Commission weighs proposal to merge Rotorua rafting operators
The operations include trips on one of the world’s most renowned rafting rivers, the Kaituna, as well as…
Rotorua Lakeside concert cancelled as funding shortfall hits free event
Che Fu at the Rotorua Lakeside 25 concert. Photo / File He said one option was to run…
Mount Maunganui missing: Rotorua’s Sue Knowles believed to be among Mount Maunganui slip victims
Italian teen Sharon Maccanico and Rotorua grandmother are believed to be among the missing after the Mount Maunganui…
Rotorua Redwoods walk: Why slowing down beats New Year shortcuts
Early on, we reached a small stream. Three stones lay across the water, spaced just well enough to…
Lake weed: Minister reviews funding after Rotorua clean-up costs over $133,000
Bay of Plenty Regional Council began skimming the weed on November 14, with Rotorua Lakes Council managing disposal.…
Bowel cancer: Rotorua GP Dr Nicky Kenny’s family on her legacy and message
Brian also wanted to raise awareness about bowel cancer. “I think her biggest message would just be don’t…
Neglected bowing green lawn at Rotorua‘s Government Gardens an ‘eyesore’
“The Government Gardens are a huge tourist drawcard, especially at this time of year. I’ve been photographing them…
Rotorua baby left in parked car prompts 111 call and emergency response
“We had to turn the car on after a couple of minutes and put the air conditioning on…