The Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.

The reggae fans have attended every One Love festival together – until this year.

The club is to welcome a special international football guest ahead of its community day.

'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'

Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.

Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.

More than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.

Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.

How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.

'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'

Thriving tourism, a focus on youth — and the end of homeless motels are on the wishlists.

Three champions give input into the new Crankworx downhill track.

'A piece of me will be left here when I leave.'

The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.

Walker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.

Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.

The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.

The can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.

Sally's redesigns the food bank system to a choice model supermarket.

The 10th year of Fill the Bus has wrapped and the numbers are in.

Thanks for joining us for live coverage of Fill The Bus for the Rotorua Christmas Appeal.

A new trust would 'use the land for the benefit of the hapu and the community'.

A decade later, Rotorua Hits presenter Paul Hickey is amped for the event.

'If you put a cause before the people of Rotorua, people rise up, and they come out.'

Salvation Army foodbank team 'very grateful' for donations as appeal hits week three.

How a local businessman put a spin on 'Movember' with his bros.

Get a coffee for a can at Scope and donate to the Ngongotahā Fire Brigade this week.

'We will take the [lessons] from this and fast-track more of the same.'

Volunteer fire brigade starts the giving season right.

'We have a very generous community that is always willing to give whatever they have.'

The funeral and burial services for Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies are to take place today.

Donate a can and enjoy a steaming hot cup of holiday cheer.

'Every little thing counts, every can of baked beans counts.'

The last standing member of the Māori Battallion, Sir Bom Gillies, has died, aged 99.

Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is on a mission to revive the Māori musical traditions.

The Hollywood star is keen to introduce his bandmates to sulphur and 'group bathing'.

Neighbouring businesses helped clear gorse to support the papakāinga aspirations.

'Out of fuel', says a sign taped to a yellow bin in the forecourt – locals wonder why.

Peter and Trevor Weir started Duck Tours after Christmas lunch and a few beers in 2002.

Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.

Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.

Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.

Rotorua bird lover spots rare kākā in her backyard.

Friends are rallying round the family, who moved from Rotorua last year.

Lakes Performing Arts Centre collaborates with Otonga Primary on their latest production.

The keen gardener has celebrated her upcoming milestone with guests at a party.

Former head boy and staff member returns for the top job.

Taumata Solomon pays homage to kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai.

It has raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the years.

Te Waimarie Ngatai-Callaghan voices the lead character in Encanto Reo Māori.

Review: Voices in the Shadows examines Māori, Pacific and Palestinian indigeneity.

Musical comedic storytelling by a modern Māori entertainer.

Scion scientists develop cutting-edge pipeline for accurate tree carbon measurements.

The share of affordable rentals has significantly decreased.

The significance of these achievements is "massive".

Hunter Nepia ranks third fittest boy in Oceania after the CrossFit Championship in Texas.

A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.

Riley Roebuck advocates for Irlen Syndrome at the Miss Teen Tourism pageant.

Aboriginal and First Nation youth are inspired by Māori leaders during a Rotorua exchange.

'Just like jazz is old, carnatic is old'

'The number and quality of entries have blown everyone away', says business leader.

Retirement village upcycling discarded bikes to give away at Christmas

The marine volcano had a minor eruption on Friday and a 'continuous' eruption on Sunday.

Satellite data showed the plume contained a minor amount of volcanic ash.

'They are breaking NZ records and are on the pathway to go to the Olympics' - coach.

Selestino Ravutaumada and Ngarohi McGarvey Black were in the Rotorua Boys High 1st XV.

The global summit will host leaders in Rotorua from July 25-27.

Signs at the entrance to the reserve said “private event”.

Miss Rotorua 2024 winner Simran Kaur says she's an introvert at heart.

Aged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village

Beauty queens set to take the crown for Miss Rotorua 2024.

300+ World Choir Games choristers to descend on Sir Howard Morrison Centre.

Millennium stays committed to sustainability during refurbishment

Tohunga reo Mataia Keepa is proud to have been raised in the Kōhanga Reo environment.

The store is increasing security after the incident.

Jason Trembath pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions.

Matariki events across Bay of Plenty.

Meetings delegates treated to Matariki drone show