Community leader awarded King’s Service Medal for decades of service
Debra Bell has been awarded the King's Service Medal.
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Tina Barrett receives King's Service Medal
Rotorua identity Tina May Barrett's community service honoured with KSM.
'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highway
Napier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.
Science with honours: Chris Duggan's transformative impact recognised
Chris Duggan founded House of Science in 2014 to boost primary science education.
Auckland developer goes bust, Rotorua housing project in limbo
The future of 36 unbuilt Rotorua apartments is uncertain amid a payment dispute.
Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025
Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.
'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.
Badly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen tree
The man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries.
Person critically injured in Whakatāne crash
Taneatua Rd is closed following a single-vehicle crash.
'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service
Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.
Top-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing
'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'
'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.
Bay of Plenty All Black, Olympian, philanthropist and master fly-tier make honours list
The King's Birthday honours include famous names and community heroes.
2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Editorial: Honours list showcases Kiwi excellence on national stage
OPINION: BMX champion Sarah Walker is among the recognisable names on the list.
Opinion: Is the US dollar losing its shine on the global stage?
The US dollar has fallen over 6% against the NZ dollar this year.
Victim of SH5 crash between Napier and Taupō dies in hospital
Police are continuing to make inquiries into the crash between a car and truck.
King's Birthday gift: Four Lotto players scoop $30k apiece
Three Bay of Plenty players won over $30,000 in Lotto's second division.
Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change
School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.
'A movement': Festival of Rugby League returning to Rotorua for second year
The festival created to raise awareness for men's mental health will be held in October.
Former cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mystery
Mona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.
Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
The Chiefs finish at the top of the table while the Highlanders finish at the bottom.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Lakeside holiday home owners face big sewerage bills
Their bills have been reduced, but it's not the significant cut many hoped for.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Taupō's 'accidental art hero' on adventures around town - and further afield
Parts of the Taupō community seem to be starting to embrace Boom Boom the dinosaur.
Crash cuts power to hundreds in Rotorua
Power was initially out for 658 customers; 400 remain affected.
'A city that’s finding its feet again': Businesses optimistic in survey, air connectivity key issue
More than 40% of respondents noted the recovery of international tourism.
'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy
Rotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.
Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges
Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.
On The Up: 'Keep Rotorua beautiful' - Dad leads charge for citywide clean-up this Saturday
Volunteers will clean areas like Linton Park and Ngongotahā Skate Park.
Tūroa Ski Field amps up for winter season
After a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.
Heavy rain advisories for BoP, thunderstorms possible
Periods of heavy rain could approach warning criteria, says MetService
Road re-opens: One critical in Napier-Taupō road crash
Napier-Taupō road re-opens after serious crash.