Rotorua, Taupō riders hit the podiums in Italy
A 17yo has claimed third place in the junior women's downhill final in Italy.
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Watch: Aerial footage captures 'mesmerising' Matariki drone show
The show used drones, lights and sound to tell Matariki stories at the Rotorua Lakefront.
'We must stand up': Kawerau residents oppose water service merger
The ratepayers oppose water services merger with Rotorua, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki councils.
Guardian patrols extend to Rotorua Central mall
A retail worker says she has noticed a difference.
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.
'Lit a flame inside me': Programme receives boost to support local men
Referrals come from NZ Police, community groups, and self-referrals.
'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.
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.
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.
On The Up: 'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech'
'We really have something special going on here,' the academy co-founder says.
Blind and deaf man dies after hit-and-run, police release new images of suspect
A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.
The Bay of Plenty town with second highest pokie spend
95% of residents live in decile eight to 10 deprivation areas.
Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus
A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again
Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.
'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz
A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
'More than a building': Rotorua school celebrates opening of new space
The building was named Tāne Whakapiri Tangata.
Wapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge final
Black Label Barbecue is a finalist in the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge today.
'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up
About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.
CCTV of rider released after blind, deaf cancer survivor struck in hit-and-run
A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.
Why Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community staple
The event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.
Rotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivor
A motorcyclist hit Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing in a hit-and-run.
'Priority location': Govt announces 189 new homes for Rotorua
'We’re backing community-led solutions to address the need here,' Minister says.
Tribesmen's alleged 'hotbox' murder after gang member's unauthorised online shopping
Mark Hohua, known as Shark, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow gang members in 2022.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.