Rotorua local guide: where to eat, shop and relax like a resident
River’s Catch. Photo / Neat Places Rotorua’s best-baked goods City workers have two main pit stops depending on…
Rotorua shoplifting suspect accused of $13k thefts found hiding in wardrobe
Another alleged shoplifter, aged 20, was also found at the same address. Police said she was recognised by…
Serious crash on SH30 near Rotorua leaves 12 injured, two flown to hospital
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Rotorua homicide investigation: Police urge Ford Road residents to search properties
“It’s possible the offender discarded clothing, weapons, or other items while fleeing the scene. “We encourage residents to…
Rotorua athlete Janie Taiiringa-Roimata Bennett, 16, dies after cancer battle
The eldest daughter of Phil Te Riu Kōiwi Bennett and Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi Brown, she had two…
Bondi Beach shooting: Terrorist attack unfolded near former Rotorua man’s home
Maydad Ronen, a boxer who previously lived in Rotorua, said he lives about a five-minute walk from the…
Rotorua homicide: Stepdaughter’s memorial flowers for victim stolen from crash site
“He loved my mum, and I came along with her, so he loved me just as hard. When…
Rotorua tackles high youth unemployment amid fierce competition for jobs
Luxon told business leaders that lifting school attendance was “job number one” in reducing future unemployment. He said…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Rotorua crash death investigated as homicide by police
Anyone who was in or around Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday should contact police, Warner said.…
Council votes to return Rotorua Night Market to city centre, ending trial relocation
He said returning to the inner city would help businesses regain tourist foot traffic and after-work customers. A…
Rotorua affordable rentals: First tenants move into Home in Place development
It aimed at addressing housing affordability for “moderate-income” essential workers in healthcare, education and emergency services. The 28…