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Heating or Eating a Tough Call for some After Rates Rise, Says Councillor

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Heating or Eating a Tough Call for some After Rates Rise, Says Councillor

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Some Rotorua homeowners will be “wondering whether they should turn their heater on or eat” after the council approved an 8.57% average rates increase, one...See the Story

Kāinga Ora axes housing project, reveals new plans

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Kāinga Ora axes housing project, reveals new plans

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Kāinga Ora’s plans to build two three-storey blocks of 24 one- and two-bedroom apartments on the Ranolf St and Malfroy Rd corner have been scrapped. Instead,...Read Article

New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues

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New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues

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Police have launched Rotorua’s first beat team to patrol the city centre on foot as a way to crack down on retail crime. The team is made up of five...See the Story

Man admits having $20k of stolen goods in mysterious arson case

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Within hours of Trevor and Rosemary Newbrook’s home being broken into, burgled and burnt down, William Tidd was at Rotorua pawn shops trying to hock off the...Cricket · Rotorua Read Article

'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comeback

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The new owners of the iconic Lakeland Queen paddleboat say the “heartbeat of Lake Rotorua” will be back on the water by the end of the year. Damon Hagaman,...Rotorua · Rotorua Read Article

The BIG New Fundraiser for Rotorua Hospice

The Hits Rotorua is a passionate supporter of Rotorua Community Hospice, and we are excited to be supporting their new fundraiser event - Harcourts Vegas Showtime For Hospice! Dial up the glamour Rotorua, because this is something special. A gala dinner featuring world class entertainment, games, a live band, and more. It's a night out you won't want to miss, with proceeds raising much needed funds for Rotorua Hospice. Tickets include a drink a…Rotorua · Rotorua Read Article

Armed police block Rotorua street

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Armed police are blocking a residential Rotorua street this morning. The intersection of John Rd and Kawaha Point Rd is being manned by armed police with an...Cricket · Rotorua Read Article

Vote NOW in our People Choice Category

Every year, the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards is a special local event, with hundreds joining together to celebrate all that is great about business in Rotorua. While most categories go through a full judging process, there is one category that is up to all of us…THE NZME PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD supported by The Hits Rotorua and the Rotorua Daily Post. There are 12 shortlisted finalists, and each Rotorua local can vote once. Make your's co…Rotorua · Rotorua Read Article

Ladies in Black is the new show from Rotorua Musical Theatre

The Hits Rotorua is proud to be supporting LADIES IN BLACK the new show from the Rotorua Musical Theatre. Paul had cast members Matahiapo-Waimarie Maxwell (Lisa) and Alex Evans (Mr Miles, Lisa's dad) in studio to find out more about the show. More show details below... • Season runs from Fri 4 Jul 2025 - Sat 19 Jul 2025• At the Casa Blanca Theatre, Riri St / tickets from iticket.co.nz• A stylish, heartfelt musical with glamour, grit, a…Rotorua · Rotorua Read Article

Road closed: Pedestrian hit in central Rotorua

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A pedestrian has been hit by a truck in central Rotorua. A police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to Amohau St about 6am. “The pedestrian is...Cricket · Rotorua Read Article

Rotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new development

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A piece of land on the eastern side of Rotorua originally earmarked for a bypass is now seeing some action after sitting in limbo for several decades....Cricket · Rotorua Read Article

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