Potentially toxic algal bloom confirmed in Lake Rotorua
A health warning issued on Friday remains in place.
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Local Focus: John Chetty on Candidate Camera
Restore Rotorua as a tourist destination, says first time RDRR candidate John Chetty
'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards at ATM
Police have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.
Residents wake to snow, SH5 reopens to motorists
'I happened to look out the window and noticed that it was snowing.'
Businesses shine at Taupō business awards
Stories of businesses triumphing over adversity abound at Taupō business awards.
More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers
Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.
'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections
One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.
Snow settles on Mt Tarawera as cold blast moves north
Multiple roads across the country are closed due to snow.
Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north
Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.
Teen sentenced to nine months' home detention after raping four girls
One of Jayden Meyer's victims says she has lost her sense of self-worth since the rape.
'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing
Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Dame Susan Devoy on miscarriage; NZ's problem with racism; reality TV secrets
The former squash champion will soon be competing in Celebrity Treasure Island.
Brazen thieves target stream work site, regional council gear stolen
Thefts of equipment in Ngongatahā.
Mountain biking manuhiri spent more than $100m last year in Rotorua, report says
This is projected to increase significantly as international visitors return.
Excitement as birdsong fills Taupō urban gullies
Nine years in, a Taupō environmental group are excited about planting podocarps.
Cash in the neighbourhood for community groups
Applications for Rotorua Lakes Council's large Neighbourhood Matching Fund are now open
Rotorua's miserable motel mile - PM in 'complete denial' of housing failure - National
The criticism comes after a broadcast on TVNZ's Sunday show.
Programme featuring well-loved viola d'amore instrument
Rotorua Music Federation is delighted to present Strings Amore.
'You are an Ironman', man behind the magic voice hangs up his mic
Hanging up his mic after saying "you are an Ironman" half a million times.
Live: Heavy rain lashes Auckland, Northland - cold blast sweeps NZ
Temperatures will drop with snow on alpine passes and heavy rain in the upper North.
Jo Raphael: AIMS Games' triumphant return important to kids
OPINION: I wish AIMS Games was around when I was at intermediate.
'That's a mockery': Growing anger over use of moko, mataora in image filters
To Māori, moko and tatau are unique expressions of whakapapa and identity
Felix Desmarais: The pronunciation of 'helicopter' has me in a spin
OPINION: Language reaches across barriers and cultures to our mutual humanity.
Tame Iti: People were quite critical of those without formal training
Tuhoe activist and renowned Maori artist Tame Iti had no proper art training.
Travel agents work long hours as understaffed offices keep up with demand
Some have reported business is better than it was pre-pandemic.
Why not adopt? Giving a rescue dog a home can make you feel like a 'hero'
Adoption know-how: Why rescue dogs need your help, and how to prepare.
Business digest: New app, partnership signed, inaugural awards
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Star tumbling teen set to represent New Zealand in Bulgaria
The Taupō resident and Rotorua-coached gymnast is excited to compete in November.
One person dead following crash on Pukehangi Rd, Rotorua
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Covid-19: 1709 new community cases, 11 further virus related deaths
Cases, deaths and hospitalisations continue to fall.
Whakarewarewa sinkhole: Road repaired and village reopened to manuhiri
Village staff say they are being cautious and looking out for any changes.
Mark Lister: Time to spring clean your portfolio?
Jerome Powell's speech a week ago was a timely wake-up call to optimistic markets
No easy fix to health professional shortage
OPINION: Midwifery never stops and these people should be remunerated accordingly.
Construction remains 'important bright spot' for Rotorua economy as consents rise: Report
The report showed a 39 per cent rise in residential consents issued in the last year.