John Paul College students are displaying/selling works to raise money for a local cause.

Eight robotics teams now use a new AquaBots 2.0 kits to help challenge and engage them.

Sailability Rotorua offers sailing opportunities to anyone with a disability.

Greyhounds as Pets is one of the retired greyhound adoption charities in New Zealand.

The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.

A little kura has qualified for the Rankin Cup - the top-tier secondary school tournament.

Retail NZ says store owners arming themselves with weapons is a 'bad idea'.

Aline Douglas used to have to bike home to use the toilet. There wasn't one at work.

When Kupe and Ngahue had successfully secured the pounamu, they returned to Hawaiki.

Rangatahi the stars whatever the format of comps.

One resident said it was "a good shake".

"Two minutes later, or dead," says truckie as he begs drivers to take care on our roads.

Steep road edges and overgrown bushes make life difficult for those in wheelchairs.

Incentives were a "positive way" of encouraging people to get vaccinated, an expert said.

'Our involvement in who is running the council has been decreased hugely'

Taupō's Great Lake Centre is 30 years old and still as relevant as ever.

In our series on local chefs we talk to Josh Aro of The Bay Taupō.

Scamp hadn't been seen for five days after being attacked at a dog park.

Rain will ease tonight but return tomorrow.

Artwork's owner says he expects police to prosecute Iti.

Figures show that daily cases have been tracking down for the past five weeks.

There were 18 complaints about Rotorua hoardings in the past month.

The Toi Ohomai student said the win had given her the confidence to apply for jobs.

A Taupō netball team is about more than just sport - it's a place to belong.

'Whānau Ora equals success for our people and ... for our country.'

Rugby League dominates this week's wrap.

Through it all, the rumours and the tension, organisers have snared a superstar for 2023.