The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
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From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run: Police get several responses
Johnson suffered critical injuries after he was hit on a pedestrian crossing.
Get in behind: Charity dog trials to raise funds for new chopper
Last year's winner, Murray Child, will judge this year's competition.
Transport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridge
More than 2000 vehicles use the bridge daily, including nearly 1000 trucks.
Rotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in Italy
A 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.
Watch: Aerial footage captures 'mesmerising' Matariki drone show
The show used drones, lights and sound to tell Matariki stories at the Rotorua Lakefront.
Aronui Matariki Drone Show
Aerial footage captured the 'mesmerising' Matariki drone show over Rotorua Lakefront. Video / @incredibleimagesnz, https://www.facebook.com/AronuiArtsFestival
'We must stand up': Kawerau residents oppose water service merger
The ratepayers oppose water services merger with Rotorua, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki councils.
PM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform
The PM says he's looking into council rates caps as well.
Guardian patrols extend to Rotorua Central mall
A retail worker says she has noticed a difference.
Phil Gifford: How Crusaders' resilience toppled the Chiefs in epic final
OPINION: Rivez Reihana was man of the match, scoring crucial penalties in the final.
'Our sacred state of reset': Puanga rises over Ruapehu to herald Māori new year
This year's national celebration highlighted the star Puanga, or Rigel.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
Opinion: Why stagflation fears are back on the radar
ANZ survey shows over 50% of NZ firms plan to raise prices.
Departing Chiefs coach McMillian content despite Super Rugby heartbreak
In five seasons under Clayton McMillan, the Chiefs lost four finals.
SH2 bridge to close for repairs for six days during school holidays
Pekatahi Bridge will close daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, starting June 30.
Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.
'Lit a flame inside me': Programme receives boost to support local men
Referrals come from NZ Police, community groups, and self-referrals.
'Never came home': Runner plans marathon for women murdered on runs
Nicole Pendreigh will wear a top with the names of 115 women killed on runs.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
'Max capacity': Good news for growing school squeezing classes into library
Maungatapu School in Tauranga will receive three new classrooms for its growing roll.
'Save a lot more lives': Stage 4 cancer survivor's plea for earlier screening
'It would just stop a lot of people going through the trauma of advanced cancer.'
Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show returns
The event is on from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29.
Speed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following review
Te Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.
Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Crowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te Puia
Rotorua's Whānau Day drew more than 1700 people for Matariki celebrations.
From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire
Club operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.
Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan
Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.
Elliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big game
OPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.
Editorial: Matariki and honours - a match made in the heavens?
OPINION: Honours at Matariki needn’t take anything away from its purpose and mana.
Rotorua chef denies arson of his own home
The fire took place around midnight and took firefighters three hours to control.
How to celebrate Matariki in Rotorua
Thursday night's drone show has been cancelled, but Friday's is set to go ahead.