Latest news from Rotorua
Pure Tūroa celebrates ‘electric’ first season
Major change has already been made to the ski field, with new events planned for summer.
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road
Hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.
Rotorua and Taupō's weweia species need votes for Bird of The Year 2024
A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.
'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secret
A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.
Police call for sightings of missing Australian tourist
Elizabeth Wielga is thought to have left her accommodation in Tongariro on August 30.
International beauty pageant win for Rotorua teen
Riley Roebuck advocates for Irlen Syndrome at the Miss Teen Tourism pageant.
‘Kick in the guts’: Rates bill shock for commercial property owner
'In one year? What are they thinking?'
Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
'They buried their teeth into me': Walker attacked by three dogs
Man was left with some “gouges” on the top of his leg and bottom.
Watch: Dame Lisa Carrington's secret to success, and future plans
Carrington shares insights on her journey to becoming NZ's most dominant Olympian.
Boatie warned after altercation on Whakatāne wharf
Steve Wright laid an assault complaint after an altercation at the boat ramp.
No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris
A former All Black played football for Te Puke Intermediate.
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'
Three months of big rates bills
One councillor says a lot of locals are worried about their rates bills.
'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness
He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.
Dogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities
“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."
SH1 closure for road maintenance
Residents and businesses within the closure points would have access to their properties.
Kīngi Tūheitia changed the face of Māori criminal offending through leadership - Wally Haumaha
Former top cop Wally Haumaha says the King's impact was enormous for Māori.
Green mould, leaks, no heating: Landlord fined $12k in damages
Stephen Bhana must also pay a tenant more than $8700 in backdated, overpaid rent.
Kaituna's first waka in a century
A pilot project looks to foster reconnection with the awa.
Hamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he slept
The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.
'New home for heavy industry': New Rotorua industrial park taking shape
Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.
Police refer Tūrangi double deaths to coroner
Two people were found dead at a residential address on August 15.
Dame Lisa Carrington rules out political career
The champion is giving herself time to decide on another Olympics.
'Hundreds of thousands of dollars to $19 an hour': Faumuina's event to support mental health
Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.
Lightning and La Nina: Weather to watch out for this spring
Forecasters pick spring weather to be even messier than usual. Jamie Morton explains why.