Local elections 2025: Rotorua results and election day news
Voting has closed in Rotorua’s local elections for 2025 and the first results are beginning to land. Story…
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…
Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean missing from Rotorua’s Waiotapu
Cowley said he has not made contact with his family, who are working with the community and authorities…
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…
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 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…
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…
Rotorua Night Market trialling new Kuirau Park location from October
“Trialling the night market in Kuirau Park means we can give this new location a go before looking…
White Tiger Rotorua restaurant to reopen under new owner after $1.4m collapse
The post, which included a giveaway offer for people who liked and shared it, attracted more than 700…