Why a cafe owner says Rotorua's generosity 'puts other cities to shame'
'If you put a cause before the people of Rotorua, people rise up, and they come out.'
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'Deeply saddened': Golf club fined for removal of 500 native trees
'Recklessness will not be tolerated'; the club must replant 250 pōhutukawa over 10 years.
Police will remain at gang funerals if illegal behaviour occurring, minister says
Fourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi.
Tohunga painting auction highlights Māori art's true cultural value
Academic says Goldie sale raises concerns over Māori cultural heritage and ancestral ties.
Singer Jackson Owens brings ‘Something Good’ to fans with new release
12 months since the release of ‘Now Forever’, Owens is back.
Inside story: Plan to house ex-prisoners in 'isolated' valley meets rural resistance
'There’s not very good cellphone service or internet if something was to happen.'
Shelling out: How taxpayer spent $52m buying into a loss-making mussel farm
Shane Jones defends Crown investments into struggling Ōpōtiki aquaculture firm.
Police say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crash
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
Watch: Temuera Morrison's inspiring Moana 2 message
Kiwi actors Temuera Morrison, Dave Fane and Awhimai Fraser star in the anticipated sequel.
'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisoners
A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.
'Incredible' privilege: Company's conservation work results in 'uptick' in native bugs
'Seeing the beetle population thrive makes us really proud.'
Schools brace for impact of new lunch scheme
Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.
Ironman event set to bring 20,000 people and $20m to Taupō
The event is expected to bring 6500 athletes plus supporters from 119 countries.
Foreign tourists caught up in tour bus crash; one dead, 13 hurt
Seven ambulances and five helicopters responded.
Plea for information after fatal BoP crash
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.
'Rad' Rotorua skatepark project rolls closer to reality
Progress comes after those involved twice feared for its future.
'On a bit of a lean': Truck laden with donations after brigade foodbank drive
Salvation Army foodbank team 'very grateful' for donations as appeal hits week three.
Why Rotorua is getting funky
What's in store for next year's Rotorua Lakeside concert?
Immigration NZ 'assessing' popular YouTuber IShowSpeed's visa
Immigration NZ confirmed IShowSpeed does not have the correct visa to work in the country.
Bailed teen gang shooter on the run after cutting off monitoring bracelet
The teen shot at rival gang vehicles a busy Rotorua intersection in the middle of the day.
Seabed survey: Shipwrecks, rocky formations ... and a big digger?
The 4m tall digger is sitting upright in 12m of water.
Wharekauri Tahuna portrait breaks record with $3.75m sale
'Thoughts of a Tohunga' first Goldie to sell for more than $3m.
Here comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this week
Kiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.
Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap
Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
'He loved it': YouTuber 'absolutely fine' after free-fall injury stunt
Did IShowSpeed really hurt himself at a Rotorua tourist attraction?
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.
Need 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by Christmas
Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.
'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business
"It's part of our life here."
Paul Lewis: Sam Cane and the legacy of a misunderstood captain
OPINION: Sam Cane's career was marked by courage and resilience.
'Good bros and good ears': Mates go golfing for 'Brovember'
How a local businessman put a spin on 'Movember' with his bros.
Investigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog dead
Three men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.
'I'm really just so grateful': Four-year housing battle ends
Sixteen new iwi-led affordable rental homes have been officially opened.