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	Councillor explains last-minute decision to run again Stuff.co.nz - 5 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) As recently as Friday morning, Gregg Brown was sticking to his publicly stated plan not to stand for re-election to Rotorua Lakes Council. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Rotorua councillor Gregg Brown explains election U-turn NZ Herald - 5 Aug (NZ Herald) What drove Gregg Brown back into Rotorua`s election race, after saying he would step down. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Rotorua gang shooting offender breaches home detention NZ Herald - 5 Aug (NZ Herald) A teen offender who promised to change and avoided jail is back in court. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Run The Forest: Rotorua woman walks in memory of family members who died NZ Herald - 2 Aug (NZ Herald) The event on August 9 has had a record early sell-out with 4500 participants. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Rotorua principals receive life memberships for decades of leadership NZ Herald - 2 Aug (NZ Herald) Garry de Thierry, Phil Palfrey and Colin Watkins have received life memberships. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Multiple arrests made during Rotorua gang tangi for Zain Taikato-Fox NZ Herald - 1 Aug (NZ Herald) Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox, 20, died in Rotorua Hospital last week. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Sisters showcase Auckland’s Polynesian experiences for tourists Stuff.co.nz - 1 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Before Glorious Tours started, tourists were travelling to Rotorua for a Pacific cultural experience. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Local elections 2025: Rotorua sets ‘ambitious’ 50% turnout goal NZ Herald - 1 Aug (NZ Herald) Rotorua aims for 50% voter turnout in October’s local election. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Frustration grows over smoking and vaping at Rotorua Hospital entrance NZ Herald - 1 Aug (NZ Herald) Despite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital`s entrance. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Police confirm Maketu operation linked to Rotorua death of Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox NZ Herald - 31 Jul (NZ Herald) The police operation in Maketu began four days after Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox`s death. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General