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'Catastrophic destruction': Staff in tears after vandals ransack classrooms
They found vulgar tagging, children's paintings torn down, and Lego 'covered in paint'.
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National Party volunteer rebuked over ‘offensive’ Labour voter street-fight joke
Kumar said he regretted the post.
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks after clear mammogram
She's backing a call to step up screening for dense breasts.
Government backs geothermal exploration with funding for Rotorua projects
The Government aims to double geothermal energy use by 2040.
'Yusss': New $100,000 pump track opens at Rotorua Intermediate
Pro riders Lachie Stevens-McNab and Tuhoto-Ariki Pene opened the track alongside students.
Kiwi teen makes history with second Youth Olympic gold
Muchirahondo is the first NZ swimmer to win multiple Youth Olympic medals.
Respected GP comes out of retirement at 78 to help his daughter
She had just two words when he offered to return to the practice she now runs: 'F*** yes'.
Where will smokers go? Rest home fire death trial sends ripples through aged care
Defence lawyer says reluctance to house smokers would increase if village is convicted.
'Only realistic option': Rotorua officer justified in firing 14 shots, IPCA finds
None of the 14 shots hit the driver, who was wanted for serious offending.
Prominent National volunteer regrets post saying assault victim was a Labour voter
Raj Kumar, a councillor and former mayoral candidate, has removed his 'attempt at satire'.
Privatised netball league model ‘didn’t stack up’ for Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic
Magic said the proposed league’s financial model was not viable.
Councillor Raj Kumar comes under fire for Facebook post criticising Labour
Bay of Plenty Regional councillor Raj Kumar was criticised for posting a video of a fight and making a comment that they were beaten up for voting Labour.
Fatal crash: Women kicked out of court after Facebook order outburst
One was removed after yelling at the judge, and two more after yelling at each other.
Government to fund Rotorua Airport intersection
The Government has announced $3.4 million through the Regional Infrastructure Fund for the four-way intersection. Video / Kelly Makiha
Inflation cuts the real returns on your investments
At 3%, inflation cuts purchasing power by more than 25% over 10 years.
The North Island's best hot pools, from Ngāwha to Rotorua
In her new book, Nicola McCloy is ticking off the Great Kiwi Bucket List.
'It’s pretty brutal': Kiwi Phil Keoghan on 25 years hosting The Amazing Race
And why he's bringing the show back to New Zealand.
Cash-strapped 99-year-old club's future in jeopardy
The Rotorua club is seeking investment, a joint venture, amalgamation or a sale.
Bid for independent review of new parking system rejected
Councillor called for the review after hearing concerns from CBD businesses.
Rotorua Hospital ED nurses declare state of emergency
The union said a patient had a heart attack after a delay in securing an ED bed.
In case you missed them: Rotorua and Waiariki electorate candidate profiles
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Move over film, wellness is the new hot trend luring tourists to NZ
Wellness tourism is expected to bring $47 million into the NZ economy by June 2027.
'Always a breath of fresh air': Rotorua actor on his hometown return and debut film
Jordi Webber’s short film follows a Māori music producer grieving for his father.
Firefighter training deficiencies report includes disputed claim of ‘beasting’ recruits
A 2025 report found firefighter training was outdated, disjointed and unsafe.