A wedding photographer pulled out because they thought the ceremony was 'too graphic'.

Sneak peek inside the refurbished indoor facility at Rotorua Aquatic Centre. Video / Rotorua Lakes Council

The indoor facility was due to reopen early this month after closing in November 2022.

Essjay Bennett and mum Angela Doherty are off to Auckland for Dress for Success

'I fought for two weeks to get it sorted and kept getting the run-around.'

She says for renting her backyard tiny home out for a third of a year she'll pay $5k more.

The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.

Gun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.

Police were called about 1.55pm.

It is Michael Voss' fourth Rotorua Marathon win.

'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'

Meet the 20 locals putting their best foot forward for Hospice.

Rape victim of notorious detective hopes other women can bury their trauma with him.

Two people have been arrested and police are looking for two more.

Essjay Bennett, 11, has won the guest designer spot at the Dress for Success Fashion show: Through the Ages. Video / Andrew Warner

The real worry is that I’m going to ... find someone has died in a crash.'

The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.

This weekend, the event celebrates its 60th anniversary edition.

'I don’t think I’ll ever get over this ... we’re already vulnerable.'

Both divisions were struck in the Bay.

Meetings have been held on the future of emergency housing in the city.

CCO has struggled to complete jobs, hire staff and stick to budget.

And jobs will follow, developer says.

Season included charity event by Steve Williams.

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

A good breeding season meant opening weekend looked promising for hunters.

OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait can be summed up in one word - courageous.