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'My Nara Smith': The TikToker sharing Māori kai with the world
'I think Māori culture is spreading all over the world.'
'Invaluable': Six-week Māori business programme launches in Rotorua
Sixteen aspiring entrepreneurs have been welcomed into the inaugural cohort.
'More strategic' hiring: Talented jobseekers struggling to find work
There is still some pain to come but the mood is lifting, a recruiter says.
Report card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past year
The mayor also shared a message.
'Rotovegas you're in trouble, baby': Momoa warms up for Rotorua show
The Hollywood star is keen to introduce his bandmates to sulphur and 'group bathing'.
EVES and McDowell Professionals form new bigger company
Why a big name in Rotorua's real estate circles, McDowell's Professionals, is no longer.
$3m spent on 64 Kāinga Ora homes that may not be built
"As bad as it sounds, sometimes you have to put the brakes on," developer says.
Kura kaupapa Māori brings home top US literacy prize and $166k
The entity oversees more than 60 NZ schools.
Urgent court hearing sought over iwi elections
Tūhoe elders are applying to the Māori Land Court to overturn trustee elections.
Sporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queue
Originally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.
Comment: The challenges facing co-governance
The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.
Police pursuit ends in fatal crash in Rotorua
The vehicle failed to stop for police.
Road closed: Serious injuries in Rotorua crash
Three people have been taken to hospital.
'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raids
Iwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.
Eastern Fish & Game council elections: Murray Ferris and Mark Sceats retain seats
Sceats starts second term. Ferris, a long-time council member, plans to retire after this.
28 people, 99 charges: All the names and details from massive Mob bust
Nearly 100 charges have been laid against 28 people.
Halloween events in the Bay of Plenty
Events for people keen to have fun on Halloween.
Rugby star's head-knocks blamed for 'fall from grace' after he onsold guns, faked burglary
Rugby and former TV star Matua Parkinson has been sentenced on firearms charges.
Whakaari eruption: Conviction has ‘concerning implications’ for landlords
Island's owners are challenging the criminal conviction of their company.
Raising a village: Hopes 100 houses could be built on returned land
Neighbouring businesses helped clear gorse to support the papakāinga aspirations.
DoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te Awamutu
DoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.
New $300,000 city sculpture to be revealed
A 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.
Stolen wheelchair van puts an end to family road trips
Life hasn't been the same since the van was stolen.
Virtual reality forest simulations to help train recruits
Scion portfolio leader says the tool combines science, technology and gamification.
'It’s Jason Momoa, let me in': Aquaman star hits the Coromandel on Harley
Momoa rocked up to the Coroglen Tavern, banged on the window and said 'let me in'.
NZ Post mail deliveries could be cut to twice a week in some parts of country
A proposed rule change could mean fewer deliveries to large parts of the country.
Kāinga Ora spent $300m on housing projects at risk of being cancelled: Can the money be saved?
Two projects have alone cost $73m. If they are cancelled will the taxpayer funds be lost?
Taupō looking to tap into $400m business events market
Business event delegates spend more than $400 a day on average.
Whakaari/White Island owners appeal conviction
Whakaari Management Limited is challenging its conviction at Auckland High Court.
Homeowners' loan applications rejected - ‘they haven’t got any equity to play with’
Those who bought at market peak may have to wait some time before they can upgrade.
'A lottery': Non-profits struggle for money as one forced to close
'We’ve always run on such an oily rag ... now families won’t get our service.'
Rotorua rides high on Whaka 100 success
Taupō's Sammie Maxwell has reclaimed her title.
Call for freedom camping clampdown
Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.