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	Fri, 12 Dec 2025: Thirteen years, zero days off: Rotorua teen’s perfect school attendance record Stuff.co.nz - 12 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Eighteen year old Casey Paul has wrapped up her entire school life without missing a single day, a streak she says grew from a simple routine into a milestone worth celebrating. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sat, 6 Dec 2025: The final showdown for Te Pati Maori starts in Rotorua Stuff.co.nz - 6 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) ANALYSIS: This hui could be the final page of a messy squabble for Te Pati Maori, or the start of the final chapter for Te Pati Maori. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Tue, 2 Dec 2025: The Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping trip RadioNZ - 2 Dec (RadioNZ) The Leopards loved camping, but the holiday trips were just too short, so they sold their things, rented their house out and hit the road. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Sun, 30 Nov 2025: Kiwi actor on becoming gladiator: 'Maori blood is like a superpower, eh?' RadioNZ - 30 Nov (RadioNZ) Rotorua`s Jordi Webber stars as arrogant, but loving Tarchon in the NZ-filmed series Spartacus: House of Ashur. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Thu, 27 Nov 2025: Construction of controversial sewerage pipeline near Rotorua lake heads back to court RadioNZ - 27 Nov (RadioNZ) The Rotokakahi Board of Control is taking the council to court over the Tarawera Sewage Scheme. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 26 Nov 2025: Rotorua mayor hits back at Labour’s homeless strategy criticism Stuff.co.nz - 26 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has defended the city’s transition out of the controversial contracted emergency housing motels scheme. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 24 Nov 2025: Hemi, 29, reported missing from Rotorua’s Owhata suburb Stuff.co.nz - 24 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) Police appeal for public help after man last seen on Saturday night. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 21 Nov 2025: Lawyers bring own audio equipment to run-down Rotorua District Court, say upgrades needed RadioNZ - 21 Nov (RadioNZ) Rotorua District Court ranked the lowest in the nation for satisfaction with its facilities in a Ministry of Justice survey. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Wed, 19 Nov 2025: Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua - but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere? RadioNZ - 19 Nov (RadioNZ) At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Sat, 15 Nov 2025: Rotorua lake weed clean-up could take 10 days and cost $50,000 Stuff.co.nz - 15 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is leading the removal work on the water. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General