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Call for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafe
Beggars "physically accosted" 10 Aussie tourists at a cafe last week, claims a Rotorua councillor arguing it is time to "seriously consider" a begging ban.

'Devastated': Widow pleads for late husband’s dream to be realised
The wife of a late Rotorua councillor is pleading with the council not to shelve her late husband's dream of a skatepark.

One dead in Rotorua crash on SH5
The Easter road toll has increased to four after a person died in a crash on State Highway 5 in Rotorua this morning.

Rotorua cancels drag queens’ Rainbow Storytime for kids over ‘safety concerns’
The decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.

Rotorua councillors clash over library Rainbow Storytime event
One councillor said his social media "lit up like a Christmas tree" with protests while another said the people should "call out" "horrible comments" about the event.

Jess Blewitt’s career is heading downhill fast - just the way she likes it
The 21-year-old heads back to Crankworx Rotorua this weekend to defend her title.

'No robust evidence' Kainga Ora activities impact house prices – agency
The agency has about 900 homes in Rotorua and is making a major push for another 500 in two years.

Too sick to enrol? Woman struggles to find GP
A chronically-ill Rotorua woman suspects some GPs are reluctant to enrol her because she needs a lot of care, as new research shows under-funding is forcing some clinics to cherry-pick healthy patients.

Auckland, Rotorua Sikh temples leader Gurinderpal Brar revealed as man who plotted radio host Harnek Singh's murder
Name suppression has lapsed for Gurinderpal Brar, who is serving a 13-and-a-half-year prison sentence after he was convicted in the High Court at Auckland in October of attempted murder.

‘Told to move on’: Rough sleepers describe restless nights in Rotorua
With homeless people being asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?

Tiny school’s win in fight to protect students from ‘appalling behaviour’
A small Rotorua school that fought plans to allow higher buildings in its neighbourhood after finding human poo, drug paraphernalia and sanitary pads on its grounds is celebrating a win.

Supermarket facial recognition trial: Rotorua mother’s ‘discrimination’ ordeal
A Maori mum misidentified as a trespassed "thief" at a supermarket trialling facial recognition technology says she felt "racially discriminated" against.

Rotorua locals 'upset, angry' after beloved dog statue stolen
The hunt is on for a statue of a beloved stray dog which has been cut from its base and stolen.

Rotorua MP seeks extra policing resources for the city
Rotorua MP Todd McClay says he has no qualms about calling in police reinforcements to deal with gangs.

Rotorua parks, cemeteries contractors to strike over pay stalemate
The 75 workers from Rotorua Lakes Council's contractor InfraCore will go on strike for eight days from Friday.

'Iconic' Lakeland Queen in liquidation: 'It's a sad day for Rotorua'
The vessel hosted tourist cruises on Lake Rotorua for more than three decades until pandemic border closures forced it into hibernation in 2021, with 15 staff made redundant.

Rotorua pest specialist clears nearly 1 metre wasp nest from vacant Ngongotaha section
A woman allergic to wasps can now come and go from her property without fear of being stung after a 90cm wasp nest was removed from neighbouring vacant land.

People stabbed in 'unprovoked attack' at Rotorua roundabout
Three men have been arrested over the incident, which saw the victims needing hospital treatment.

Rotorua Spa Lodge: Rats, maggots and mould reported at hostel
Photos of maggots on the carpeted floor of Rotorua's Spa Lodge kicked off a series of events that led to the former backpackers being shut down, new documents reveal.

Rotorua locals tackling litter and dumped tyres want city crowned most beautiful again
A Rotorua resident has spent his own time removing masses of rubbish from a local stream.