Missing kayaker: Search and rescue teams set off on Lake Rotorua
Police, Coastguard and Land Search and Rescue New Zealand are continuing the search.
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Now Looky here: Hospital gets injection of fun
Fun murals and a vein scanner are lifting patient spirits at Taupō Hospital.
The pancake that keeps on giving
Try chickpea pancakes for a simple gluten-free, vegan base for any number of fillings.
Comment: Let's hear it for the Very Good Boys and Girls
OPINION: We all love a Good Dog story.
Therina Oliver uses volunteering as a thank you
A Rotorua breast cancer survivor urges people to support the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal.
Search continues for missing kayaker on Lake Rotorua
A search for the man is focussed around the Mokoia Island area.
'Bloody fantastic': Rotorua on show for Labour Weekend
There was a little bit of something for everyone in Rotorua this weekend.
Kids charity feeding 1500 more hungry students in Bay of Plenty schools
Demand is going up for KidsCan food at schools.
Graffiato graces Taupō
Artists emerged in alleyways around Taupō for the annual Graffiato Street Art extravaganza.
Last hurrah to be celebrated in Melbourne Cup fashion
QE Health is celebrating the Melbourne Cup as part of a fundraising event.
'Out the gate': Whaka 100 returns to Rotorua
Twisting and turning tracks, cheering crowds and champions - Whaka 100 is back.
Felix Desmarais: My Sliding Doors moment
OPINION: Life is a series of choices, and we do our best with them when they come along.
'We are looking at a really tragic year'
Drownings are already over 80 per cent of the 10-year average with two months to go.
'Highly stressful': Hundreds waiting for colonoscopies
More than two-thirds are waiting longer than the recommended or maximum timeframes.
Serious injuries after motorbike crash in Taupō
Emergency services are at the scene
Business digest: New app, butcher award, science discoveries, recruitment days
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How an iwi-led business programme encouraged sparky to give back
Matenga Hapi, 24, wants to support other Māori into employment.
Afternoon of lawn bowling, barbecuing, networking
Dimple Digital holding Bowls and BBQ to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua.
Mark Lister: Recession talk heats up
OPINION: September quarter GDP figures for the US next week will be closely watched.
Samantha Motion: Protests trump apathy as climate disaster looms
Opinion: Perhaps 'extreme' protests are needed to snap us out of our cognitive dissonance.
The Premium Debate: Rotorua gone San Francisco way
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say in Rotorua emergency housing hearings.
Weather, roads and what's on: Labour weekend in the Bay of Plenty
Labour weekend has promised visitors and locals alike sunshine and a lot of fun.
'Negative perceptions' blamed for $17m tourism loss
About $17 million in tourism spending has been lost due to 'negative perceptions'.
'We feel unsafe': Rotorua motel hearing told of discarded needles, drugs, public vomiting
"Motel rooms are not places for people to grow up. They deserve better than that."
Govt probes allegations of mistreatment at Chateau Tongariro
Govt investigation probes allegations of staff mistreatment at iconic Tongariro hotel.
Donning the mayoral chains: Tania Tapsell sworn in at inaugural meeting
The new Rotorua mayor and most elected members have been officially sworn in.
Labour Weekend: Traffic snarls in Rotorua as Waka Kotahi advises to plan ahead
Reports of congestion between Alan Mills Rd and Owhata Rd this afternoon.
SH2 slip: Road remains closed, hopes for one lane to open
A further update will be provided on Tuesday.
'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencing
The teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.
What makes the Whaka 100 special?
Tim and Belinda Farmer talking about what makes the Whaka 100 so special.
Listen: Tania Tapsell talks emergency housing crisis with Mike Hosking
Tapsell met with Housing Minister Megan Woods yesterday.
'It is a punishment': Ousted deputy on losing role
Taupo's deputy mayor Christine Rankin has paid price for a tilt at mayoralty.
Sonya Bateson: Don't hold your breath if you're trying to reach The Good Place
OPINION: I'd appreciate being able to buy things knowing that children weren't harmed.
Miss Rotorua takes first-runner up in Mrs Universe NZ
Gaining first-runner up in Mrs Universe NZ means Kogi So has been crowned Mrs Earth NZ.