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	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



	Rotorua man charged with abducting girl, 3, from daycare: Plea delayed NZ Herald - 31 Jul (NZ Herald) The man charged is 19-year-old John Tekuru. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Fears grow for corroding Ohau channel wall as Rotorua mayor demands action NZ Herald - 31 Jul (NZ Herald) The $11m Ohau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Rotorua district and regional councils at loggerheads over Ohau channel RadioNZ - 30 Jul (RadioNZ) The councils disagree over whether a hole in the channel`s wall is a breach of consent, and who`s to blame. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Rotorua Council maintains pokie rules but warns of wider gambling issue NZ Herald - 30 Jul (NZ Herald) Rotorua has a higher proportion of gambling interventions than Hamilton and Tauranga. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General