Steamers return to the 'Hangi Pit' for 2023 season
The draw for the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC has been announced.
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Hundreds of walkers pound the pavement for Rotorua Walking Festival
A few hundred walkers took on a range of distances in the 30th Rotorua Walking Festival.
Kawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessed
Mayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.
Rotorua athletes on NZ podium nine times - what's the secret to success?
The BMX World Champion weighs in on the club's success.
Carmen Hall: Rent-to-own better than state house
OPINION: Owning your own home should not be a privilege.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Looting from red-stickered homes a despicable act
"Hard to believe anyone would try looting homes made uninhabitable by Cyclone Gabrielle"
'Absolutely disgusting': Is this the worst alleyway in Rotorua?
Mum says it is so bad her kids can't even walk through it anymore.
Murder accused suffered 'acute distress disorder', court told
Defence opens in murder trial.
'Selfish actions': Drunk car thief burns down band building, destroys student's dream
The building contained $120k of precious instruments and priceless sheets of music.
Mayor's workshop transparency request not acted on due to council 'oversight'
Tania Tapsell said it was her expectation all workshops would be notified.
Making the Grade: Why NZ kids are falling behind at school
Too many children are being left behind at school. What's the issue and how can we fix it?
Pride in the stride - plus a rainbow cupcake
Taupō will hold its first ever Pride Picnic this weekend.
Eat your greens: a collection of Aotearoa’s finest sustainable dining experiences
Care about what's on your plate and in your glass? These Kiwi businesses do too.
Taupō relay race features Scrambled Legs and Mutt Butter
The Great Lake Taupō Relay returned on Saturday for the 28th annual event.
Rotary shines a light on mental health
Lake Taupō Rotary has had a busy period of fundraising for national good causes.
‘Life-changing decision’: The phone call that convinced Danny Lee to join LIV Golf
The Kiwi golfer revealed why he jumped ship to the controversial Saudi-funded tour.
Citizen Advice Bureau: Rights of workers, relationship matters biggest issues in 2023
The Rotorua bureau operates on the "smell of an oily-rag".
Price Tracker: Explore the data behind the rising cost of living
The rising cost of living and the return of inflation is hitting Kiwis hard.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Fran O’Sullivan’s thoughts on Stuart Nash
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Taupō Lions step up to raise funds for cyclone relief
Taupō Lions Club Pakeke has fundraised to show some aroha to Hawke's Bay communities.
Earthquake rocks Bay of Plenty
The first tremor was on Saturday, and the swarm could continue for weeks.
Jo Raphael: New series aims to help families navigate cost of living crisis
OPINION: I don't know how some families are coping.
'Reducing their food budgets': Rising costs turn some to food parcels, Salvation Army
Worries about food are outstripping worries about housing, Consumer NZ says.
Kushlan Sugathapala: Youth unemployment - support or sanction?
OPINION: How successful will our efforts be to get young people into work?
Thrifty tip: What this mum does at the supermarket to save money on food
Their families still eat well, despite being strict on the budget.
Exclusive: Alleged ‘Mr Big’ behind 500kg drug shipment extradited from Spain to NZ
Alleged drug kingpin appeared in NZ court, granted interim name suppression.
Shotgun killing: Murder accused insists victim was coming to 'shoot him'
The fatal shooting has been captured on CCTV footage.
Govt announces six new bridges; new Minister of Police confirmed
Hipkins announced Cyclone Gabrielle measures and a new Police Minister.
The $6m man! Kiwi golfer's incredible pay day with LIV Golf victory
The move to LIV Golf has paid dividends for Danny Lee.
Earthquakes plaguing Bay of Plenty residents could continue for weeks
Hundreds of tremors have been occurring over the last few days.
Napier to Taupō road reopens to all traffic during daylight hours
The highway has been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle caused a large slip.
Why this man is making the 'scary' change from IT to hospitality - at 45
Brown is one of 11 new students who are part of HospoStart’s class of 2023.
Crankworx: Bruni and Blewitt claim first gold medals in Taniwha Downhill
The 2023 Crankworx World Tour has officially kicked off in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest.
Watch: Brazen thieves smash through jewellery shop
One of the people was allegedly armed.