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The mayor ordered Robert Lee to leave after a fiery clash over a reserve land transfer.

Emergency housing in Rotorua has fallen from dozens of motels to just one.

Rotorua and French city Arras formalise a WWI connection with a sister-city agreement.

Watts says 'the destination is locked in' for council reform.

The Labour leader says councils are paying the price for the Government's decisions.

The airport-school standoff grows over a Rotorua kura's expansion plans.

Councils more trusted than the Government as reform debate dominates Rotorua conference.

A study offers new clues to reduce the problem of pungent shoreline strandings.

School property group seeks aviation advice after airport raises safety concerns.

Results show no build-up in aquatic life nor major forest impacts from treated wastewater.

Mixed feedback on proposal to create nine-hole course in Centennial Park.

Rotorua Lakes Council will fight an appeal from the lake's board over remediation.

Government reforms could save the property owners about $107m.

The one-year investigation is expected to cost $30,000.

The council says it is close to securing enough funding for the exhibition development.

Council merger plans have been paused until after the election.

Future administration of Tarawera Landing reserve and land used by campground debated.

'Containment is no longer realistically achievable' when it comes to one invasive species.

Lucas Place demolition looms as 14 pensioner housing tribunal cases continue.

Eels appear to be running foul of pump stations along their river migration route.

The council says feedback was 'mixed' as it surveyed locals on the new city-centre system.

In five years, Rotorua Lakes Council staff have reported more than 150 incidents of abuse.

RotoruaNZ will lead campaigns targeting Chinese, Australian and US visitors.

Mayor backs Te Arawa Lakes Trust's underfunding claims as review of Crown funding looms.

Applicants considered quitting before Rotorua rafting merger was approved.

Trust's proposal to transfer $2m in funding opens wider debate on lake management.

Months after results emerged, agencies still dispute responsibility.

The ruling follows years of opposition to a pipeline beside the Māori-owned, tapu lake.

The council holds nearly $8m in privately owned artworks.

They want a say on the consent application, but the council disagrees.

Councillors voiced regret over the Rotorua pensioner housing transition.