BoP Lotto player gets midweek boost
Two players won Second Division Powerball, earning $19,119 each.
Two hotly debated issues focus of locals' feedback on council plan
Ninety-nine people will address Rotorua's council this week.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Watch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first time
Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.
Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul
Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.
SH2 bridge replacement scrapped despite road damaging new tyres
The Pekatahi Bridge's surface chews up brand new tyres, causing frustration.
Long-serving regional councillor resigns
Her resignation won't trigger a byelection; the seat stays vacant until October.
On The Up: Skyline hits 100m luge rides milestone - the secret to the Kiwi invention's lasting appeal
The son of Skyline's founder says the Luge is 'more than just an exhilarating ride'.
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Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Editorial: A delusional alternative budget from Greens is what we've come to expect
OPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.
Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
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Rotorua Mini Marathon
More than 2400 children ran the Rotorua Mini Marathon. Video / Kelly Makiha
Dairy robbery caught on CCTV
CCTV footage has emerged showing two people robbing a Lake Rd dairy in Rotorua.
Kiwifruit and sustainable sportswear: A year of the NZ-EU trade deal
Kiwifruit growers earned an extra $18,000 annually due to the NZ-EU FTA.
How a boy stood down on day 4 at primary school turned his life around
Stand Tū Māia has helped 30,000 children in 12 years nationwide.
'Drop-kick losers': Outrage as masked gang of trail bikers tear up kids' rugby fields
Parents and coaches confronted masked bikers at Rotorua rugby fields.
Entertainment figure takes name suppression case to Supreme Court
He was convicted of indecent assault and attempted sexual violation in 2023.
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Glimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision
A door may be opening at the Chateau: Hope for repair funds and operator interest.
On the Up: Multimillion-dollar glow worm expansion set for Rotorua's Redwoods
The cave will house over 5000 native glow worms in a unique eco-dome.
Concern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funder
The centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases.
Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.
Korean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her
Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.
'Vulture': Accounts manager stole $88k, blames grieving boss
Kerryarna Pene stole nearly $90,000 over two years from the Rotorua Citizens Club.
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SH1 reopens: Truck driver dead after crash
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Kiwifruit and sustainable sportswear: A year of the NZ-EU trade deal
Kiwifruit growers earned an extra $18,000 annually due to the NZ-EU FTA.
Glimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision
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Opinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizon
Opinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.
Patrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning support
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Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
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Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win
'I knew that she wouldn’t take a backward step if it got down to a dogfight.'
Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud
Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.
Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat
Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.
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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.
Editorial: How Clayton McMillan’s departure can be a positive for NZ rugby
OPINION: Talent should be free to move - but we must work to lure it back.
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Taupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 days
Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.
Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.
'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
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Skoda reimagines iconic L&K motorcycle
Skoda is celebrating its 130-year history with a new take on a very old model.
Museum Day 2025: Free admission at Mercedes-Benz with 90s icons
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Kiwifruit and sustainable sportswear: A year of the NZ-EU trade deal
Kiwifruit growers earned an extra $18,000 annually due to the NZ-EU FTA.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.
Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?
'Hot pursuit': Starlings fight a hawk in 1930
1930s starlings attacked hawks and stole from letterboxes, but they still had fans.