AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Rotorua
'For the first time our baby will have a home'
For the first time, they will bring their newborn home to a house, not a motel.
'Six big booms': Classic cars among damage in Paradise Valley blaze
The fire spread through the building and then into neighbouring shrub.
Toi Ohomai donates Christmas party proceeds to charity
Christmas party raises $4500 for charity.
Don't forget your roots: Rotorua Girls' High School's new name
The school has also returned to its original house names.
Revealed: What caused the highest callouts for St John last year
Heart problems, headaches and strokes the main triggers.
Paul Hickey: Speedway, barbecues, Hilary Barry and Valentine's Day
Paul Hickey discusses speedway, barbecues, Hilary Barry and Valentine's Day.
Man appears in court accused of dishonestly accessing pizza ordering website
A man has appeared in court charged with unlawfully using an online pizza ordering system.
Matt Cowley: The changing environment for businesses
Opinion: An increasingly vocal majority of customers are mindful of climate change.
Police respond to multiple crashes in Bay of Plenty
It was a busy night on the roads.
'My kids are a lot happier': The free childcare scheme helping Rotorua kids
Young children living in emergency housing are now getting early childhood education.
Man has brain damage after partner's ex attacks him with hammer
Ryan Wenzlick slept on the floor beside the couple before the unprovoked attack.
Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed
Carden Soole killed Joshua Michael Louis Copestake on January 4 last year.
Baby injured in alleged family harm incident
A baby was taken to Starship Hospital.
Ready, gumboots and all! New principal welcomed
Rachel Weinberg was officially welcomed as Ngakuru School's principal today.
Why don't some in emergency housing seem to want a rental?
"It's like they didn't want it ... like they'd rather stay in emergency housing."
Fire crews battle large scrub fire on SH35 near Hawai
Part of State Highway 35 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is closed due to a large scrub fire.
From Covid-19 forced separation to first tooth. Premature baby turns 1
A Rotorua mother talks about her heartbreak in the first year of her son's life.
Enthusiasm, drive turns golf tournament around
After years of dwindling numbers, this year's tournament was a hole in one.
Local Focus: Performing arts key to creativity
Lakes performing arts centre gets revival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Zizi Sparks: Spotting a rip should be part of swimming lessons
Opinion: About 700 people need rescuing from rips each year.
Creative inspiration at ArtsMad
The first ArtsMad for 2021 is being held on Tuesday, February 9, with eight speakers.
'Huge step forward': Govt's ruling on Māori wards praised
But those opposed to Māori wards say they aren't backing down.
City 'pumping' as Kiwis explore their own backyards
Businesses are continuing to "weather the storm", a local business leader says.
Projects for elderly get funding boost in Bay of Plenty
The three Bay projects for the elderly are among seven funding recipients nationwide.
Jo Raphael: We need clarity on essential workers
OPINION: Russell Howard and the Wiggles are a hoot but are they 'essential workers'?
Welcome home: New app aims to make managed isolation easier
Iso Treats aims to tackle boredom and loneliness for returning Kiwis in managed isolation.
Riding high: E-bike demand, and injuries, soar in Bay of Plenty
But the numbers are worth it, say some.
Rental renovations forcing rent hikes in city
The median rent in Rotorua was $460 a week in December.
Medical event leads to multi-car crash
The driver is reported to be in a moderate/serious condition due to her medical event.