'Hundreds of thousands of dollars to $19 an hour': Faumuina's event to support mental health
Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.
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Lightning and La Nina: Weather to watch out for this spring
Forecasters pick spring weather to be even messier than usual. Jamie Morton explains why.
Man accused of murdering 8yo Hamilton boy appears in court
The victim of Sunday night's alleged assault was Zahquiel Taipeti, 8.
‘Give mummy big hugs’: Child, 8, killed after group attack in Hamilton has been named
Zahquiel's family paid tribute saying he could rest in his late mother's arms.
What it's really like inside a courtroom
Girls' High students have had a taste of working in the criminal courts.
Mountain bike community rallies after friend's shock diagnosis
Tour de France rider Julian Dean donates bike to Parkinson's New Zealand fundraisers.
Two concert bands for the price of one
One piece will be an arrangement of Barry Manilow's Copacabana.
Man who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit
'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'
1:1 iPad push helps school exceed national benchmarks
Head boy heads for Ivy League.
'Mighty dream': Bid to build cancer lodge near hospital hits hurdles
Some people 'compromising' on cancer fight due to costs, logistics of getting to Tauranga.
Julian Dean donates Tour de France bike to raise money for Parkinson's New Zealand
Julian Dean chats with Budgie Woods, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, about why he wants to donate his Tour de France bike to charity. Video / Supplied
Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times
OPINON: Gold has been one of the best performing assets these past two years.
Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.
Springboks power home to win third straight over All Blacks
The All Blacks were denied a famous win in South Africa.
'Ghost dog': Owner who fought $300 fine questions city's canine data
It comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.
Pipeline work halted after sacred site protest
The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.
Why pollen allergies might be worse in this region
COMMENT: This area has "an awful lot" of pollen.
'I’ve been soaking-in everything': Indigenous youth on learning journey
Aboriginal and First Nation youth are inspired by Māori leaders during a Rotorua exchange.
'Beautiful, gentle soul': Rotorua acknowledges death of Kiingi Tūheitia
A long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.
'Definitely not Bollywood': Old meets old for carnatic-jazz fusion show
'Just like jazz is old, carnatic is old'
'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Convicted rapist extradited from Australia
Lee Josey has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
Parents thought 4yo had constipation - then she was diagnosed with leukaemia
'You never wish it on your worst enemy, to feel so helpless'
Iconic butcher shop famed for secret sausage recipe faces demolition
'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'
Sam Cane starts as All Blacks side to face Springboks named
Scott Robertson has made two changes to the side that beat Argentina.
Emotional service held in memory of Samoan seasonal workers killed in crash
There were emotional scenes as Samoan hymns were sang and prayers said.
Serious injuries after vehicle crashes into power pole
Road at Hamurana, near Rotorua, blocked and live wires are down.
'Tragic accident': Coroner rules child died after oven tipped on her
'Dearly loved' girl’s death a reminder of need for constant adult supervision - Coroner.
Inside story: When police took down the Comanchero hierarchy
Exclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.
'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing
His dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.
Beauty pageant contestant appeals drug money laundering convictions
She was this year crowned Miss Bay of Plenty in the Miss Rotorua beauty pageant.
Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates
The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.
Thunderstorms, strong gusts expected as weather system lashes New Zealand
Unsettled weather will affect various parts of the country today.
'The heart of Māoridom': Rotorua decides on Māori wards
About 60 people came to hear what the decision would be.