Rotorua BnB host says rates hike for holiday rental owners 'beggars belief'
She says for renting her backyard tiny home out for a third of a year she'll pay $5k more.
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Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
Duck hunters have guns seized in opening weekend
Gun seizures aside, Fish & Game said the atmosphere was 'festive' over the weekend.
Former RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifield
Dave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.
Rotorua real estate agent offers te reo signs in bid to encourage Māori homeowners
'I have always believed in working from the bottom to the top.'
Mark Lister: Currencies and share investing
OPINON: Sometimes the moves between currencies can work in your favour.
Local runner Michael Voss wins Rotorua marathon, Debbie Donald wins women's
It is Michael Voss' fourth Rotorua Marathon win.
'Living the life I only dreamed of': How an ADHD diagnosis at 40 changed my life
Before the diagnosis, my life was unravelling.
Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season
'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'
Dancing for Hospice couples revealed
Meet the 20 locals putting their best foot forward for Hospice.
Police pack rapist Brad Shipton dies after long battle with dementia
Rape victim of notorious detective hopes other women can bury their trauma with him.
Watch: Dramatic smash and grab as jewellery store targeted in daylight raid
Two people have been arrested and police are looking for two more.
Essjay Bennett
Essjay Bennett, 11, has won the guest designer spot at the Dress for Success Fashion show: Through the Ages. Video / Andrew Warner
Seven crashes in three years at 100-year-old bridge
The real worry is that I’m going to ... find someone has died in a crash.'
Whakatāne Michael Hill Jewellery raided
A Michael Hill Jewellery store in Whakatāne was raided on Thursday. Video / Supplied
'We need a roof over our heads': Distraught renter has to put down family dog
Animal rescue reports big rise in pet surrender applications and dumping at shelters.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know
This weekend, the event celebrates its 60th anniversary edition.
Mum with sick child burgled while having cancer treatment at Starship
'I don’t think I’ll ever get over this ... we’re already vulnerable.'
Winning Lotto tickets sold in Rotorua and Mount Maunganui
Both divisions were struck in the Bay.
'Undoing the harm': Deadline set to end use of homeless motels in Rotorua
Meetings have been held on the future of emergency housing in the city.
'How has InfraCore made it through this far?': CCO boss explains $1m deficit
CCO has struggled to complete jobs, hire staff and stick to budget.
No fast tracking but optimism for marina outcome
And jobs will follow, developer says.
Speedway season results in thousands of dollars for local charity
Season included charity event by Steve Williams.
Councils in line for big boost if GST returned on rates
Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.
Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend
A good breeding season meant opening weekend looked promising for hunters.
John Tamihere: MRT is not a bougie Māori who makes speeches from a high-rise office
OPINION: Merepeka Raukawa-Tait can be summed up in one word - courageous.
Goat control: Helicopters search Tongariro National Park for feral pests
DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.
They've never met him, but they're trying to save his young life
Where to now for Waarakihi Hooper Felise's push for a bone marrow donor.
Chasing Colin: 74yo marathon runner eyes late friend's record
'I just know he’s sitting on my shoulder cheering me on.'
'Monumental': Funding secured to fix and reopen Rotorua Museum
Construction will begin in June, and the mayor has offered a possible completion year.
Rotorua Museum building work to start in June
Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell on construction work to reopen Rotorua Museum starting in June. Video / Laura Smith