Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
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Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.
‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopens
A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.
'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM
'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.
'I was on $12.50 an hour in NZ': Kiwis on the high salary but long hours of Aussie mine work
One Kiwi worker more than doubled her salary by working in a mine across the ditch.
Meet the girl who hasn't missed a day of school in 11 years
She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.
Rotorua food and green waste collection to start next year
What it will cost eligible households.
How a new app is helping locals save 'kai and money'
It allows people to buy discounted food that would otherwise be binned.
The grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.
‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs
'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.
Health NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes
'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'
Uncovered: 100-year-old discovery in Rotorua Museum renovation
The heritage find was made during building strengthening works.
Twelve sizes smaller, 3kg removed: Mum speaks of 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery
'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.
Abuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service Medal
Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Summer disrupted: Why forecasters are picking a ‘cool lean’ for first half of January
Temperatures forecast to reach 'laughable' 14C in capital tomorrow amid southerly pattern.
'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new team
How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.
'He'll be watching': The legacy of the Rotorua rangatira on the 20 cent coin
His legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin.
Young people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua
'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'
The four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region
'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'
On a knife-edge: A young boy's fight to stay alive
'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'
'Wholly unnecessary': Bay road toll rises after horror December in Rotorua
Too many people have died on local roads, say police.
‘Brave in challenging times’: Mayor, councillors share their views on 2024
Some believe progress has been made, others not so much.
Man dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the water
The man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.
'It is time to stand tall': What Rotorua leaders want in 2025
Thriving tourism, a focus on youth — and the end of homeless motels are on the wishlists.
2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murder
We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.
Man who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout named
Police have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.
Paws and order: New police dog teams unleashed
Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.
Gas station robbery reported, three youths in custody
Police were alerted to the incident at 6.25am.
Honoured power sector leader on pouring his 'heart and soul' into 55-year career
'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
Rāhui updated after body found in Ōhope
Local iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.
Watch: The shark that cleared Ōhope Beach
Chris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.
$165k in seatbelt fines: 'Too many' kids not properly buckled in
Police target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.