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	Unruly Rotorua trail bikers clash with parents at rugby fields NZ Herald - 16 May (NZ Herald) Parents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Sport



	Glowworms, luxury and manaakitanga: Rotorua’s ambitions for a brighter future Stuff.co.nz - 16 May (Stuff.co.nz) Industry leaders and data show a tourism town “on the up”. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Rotorua tourism ‘on the up’ as city eyes future with investment and planned growth NZ Herald - 16 May (NZ Herald) City moving out of the twin shadows of Covid and emergency housing debate. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Why a luxury Rotorua spa heralds a new dawn for Maori tourism Stuff.co.nz - 16 May (Stuff.co.nz) Growing demand is driving a boom in Maori tourism, and Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa is at the forefront of it. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Rotorua council hears feedback on rates, sewerage scheme, night market NZ Herald - 15 May (NZ Herald) Ninety-nine people will address Rotorua`s council this week. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Woman injured in Rotorua carpark by suspected Taser NZ Herald - 14 May (NZ Herald) The suspect fired the probe from a black object, possibly a Taser. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Crash near Rotorua: Truck and car collide, two injured NZ Herald - 14 May (NZ Herald) The crash occurred around 9.15am at State Highway 36 and Hamurana Rd. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Mental health shortages: Rotorua youth specialist services cut NZ Herald - 14 May (NZ Herald) Health NZ has had `significant difficulties` recruiting for two psychiatrist vacancies. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Rotorua’s Nicky Harris takes on Coastguard swim challenge after partner’s drowning NZ Herald - 13 May (NZ Herald) Her team has raised over $3700 for Coastguard, surpassing their $2000 goal. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Matariki in Rotorua: Drone show, dawn ceremony highlight celebrations NZ Herald - 13 May (NZ Herald) Ceremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General