What's on in Rotorua this Auckland Anniversary long weekend
From live music performed by local artists to a multisport festival, Rotorua has it all.
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Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
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'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline
'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'
One Love 2024: 15k concertgoers to attend from over 20 countries
Plus all you need to know about road closures and noise control
Trapped for almost 30 hours: A quake survivor lost her legs - now she can dance again
Kate Liao was the only survivor in her building after 2008 Sichuan Province earthquake.
Kiri Allan on her night of shame: ‘I made a series of decisions. You regret them for a lifetime’
Former Labour MP speaks about the guilt and shame she felt after the crash.
'Terrible': Huge cost of drowning and water injuries revealed
'Understanding and respecting the power of New Zealand’s waters is crucial.'
Brawls, vomit, rioting, and assault: Why Rotorua Sports Bar lost its alcohol licence
"Security had no control over the premises."
'Pinch point': Works start on SH1/SH29 intersection upgrade
An average of 20,000 vehicles travel through the SH1/SH29 intersection daily.
A fantastic cast: Phantom of the Opera to be staged in Rotorua
“It’s one of the top shows in the entire world”
Person with 'severe' injuries airlifted after crash near Rotorua
The road reopened Wednesday night.
Lotto: Six players share $1 million first division, Powerball rolls over to Saturday
The lucky winners are from Pōkeno, Coromandel, Tauranga, Rotorua, Canterbury and Otago.
Here comes the sun: Tourists return to Taupō
After several disrupted years, things are looking up for Taupō's tourism.
Back to school: Which Rotorua school is expected to grow the most?
It comes as provisional school roll data from the Ministry of Education was released.
Hidden wonders: What scientists just discovered beneath Lake Rotorua
Lakefloor survey reveals thousands of pockmarks, an ancient river and hydrothermal system.
'Busy' long weekend in Rotorua despite wet weather
One cafe was 'full house' one morning, while a campground only had a couple of spots left.
Chaos and violence: Mobster's crimes 'inevitable' from an early age, says judge
The drug dealer fled police for more than an hour, speeding through residential areas.
Person who died at home after crash had declined transport to hospital: Hato Hone St John
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.
Data reveals the region where it's more expensive to rent than Auckland
The national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.
Hundreds of protected birds take up residence in small North Island town
There are mixed feelings over the arrival of the 200-strong colony.
'We’re all learning together': Programme aims to encourage use of te reo Māori in classrooms
About 70 per cent of the school's students identify as Māori.
23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvest
After two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop
How many extra-curricular activities should our children be doing?
Two families share tips on how they make the after-school juggle work.
'My body's falling to bits': Woman pleads 'let me die'
Currently the end-of-life legislation is only an option for people who are terminally ill.
'On the water... everyone is equal': Meet the 93-year-old competitive rower
He had a taste of the sport as a child before returning to it in his 70s.
'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer
Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.
'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate falls
Busy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.
Opinion: Education standards will increase with great parenting
OPINION: Schools will thrive when parenting thrives.
Fleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapades
Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.
Letters to the editor: Te Reo beautiful and no one is “forced’' to learn it
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'I was in a terrible place': From meth addiction to modelling
Taranaki woman has become a social media star after charting her meth addiction recovery.
BYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600
Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.
Landlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soars
House for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.