The building is expected to be completed later this year.

The first dancer of 2023 to be announced is Zorb Rotorua operations manager Owen Turuta.

May is NZ Music Month and a range of events are being held in Rotorua.

The Double Shot duo is formed by Yoshiko Tsuruta and Jeremy Fitzsimons.

Blockages and delays reported on region's roads.

'We need to be informed to be proactive rather than reactive.'

Waimana Gorge closed as the clean-up of storm damage continues.

Uncle takes on a huge challenge to raise funds for his nephew.

An innovative employment programme is working wonders for youth and employers in Taupō.

If people feel the wairua the artist has achieved his aim.

Tiana Hunter is looking for a future on the stages of the world.

OPINION: Who should speak for us is a big question to answer.

The organisation is at the top of the priority list, says a Rotorua Trust member.

Occasional rain was forecast for the region today.

'Dad heard this noise and thought “what was that?'

“I promised her, when you are 90, we will go skydiving.”

School children had to spend their fundraised playground money on security fencing.

The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.

The vibe from Sir Howard's era can still be felt in the new centre.

Jen Shieff takes a trip down film noir memory lane with a review of the film Marlowe.

Surgery wait times are affecting children's health, families and society.

There are some very passionate and creative people within our sporting community.

Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.

Rawiri Waru and Lani Kereopa have served as Māori ward councillors since October.

'It has the potential to reduce stress for people living with ADHD,' Pharmac says.

The slip is blocking the road and has cut power.

A tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.