'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Tauranga girl heading to France to be Rugby World Cup mascot
Sibheal Dobson will run out on to the field for the All Blacks v Namibia match.
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Two motel contracts end as emergency housing need falls - but has the issue moved?
Rotorua's mayor raises concerns about shift to hostels, backpackers with minister.
All Blacks v Namibia: Beauden Parrot pecks the winner
Watch: Our mascot for the Rugby World Cup makes his prediction.
'The damn thing': Te Ururoa Flavell reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
In a statement, Flavell said his first round of treatment was two weeks ago.
Wairua healing: A vision to connect, uplift and empower whānau
Patua te Taniwha Charitable Trust sat down for a Q&A with Teresa Mihinui.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The final night of Pōhutu
A dance of identity and connection, a tapestry of history, culture, and personal vision.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Exploring the battle site of Pukekahu
Travel by foot from the depths of Te Urewera alone is a superhuman undertaking.
Tongariro National Park Treaty talks restart but dark clouds loom
A significant portion of the tribe’s ancestral lands remains in the conservation estate.
'Karawhiua - go for it': Migrants share their te reo Māori journeys
"I started for work. Now I keep learning for the people."
Serious injuries after Bay of Plenty crash
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Great snow at Ruapehu not translating into bumper business
Skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed some of the best conditions at Ruapehu in years.
Lake Taupō tragedy: Coroner rules on death of couple found floating on shore
Trevor Wiringi, 50, Helen Smith, 49, both of Rotorua, were found dead on October 16, 2020.
Watch: NZ champion golf trio receive haka homecoming from schoolmates
An emotional haka was a special homecoming for the national schoolboy champs.
Reserve may become road for fast-tracked retirement village
The new road would be used for emergency and delivery access to the 280-unit village.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to man’s miraculous cancer turnaround
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
433 per cent! Plans to raise sports clubs ground rental to eyewatering amounts
Submissions can be made on the council’s website.
Kiri Allan pleads not guilty to refusing to accompany police after crash
The former Justice Minister's court hearing has been delayed until after the election.
CTI star Tāme Iti’s hopes for te reo Māori in NZ
Amid Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Iti reflects that we've come a long way with te reo.
'Amazing': A 9-year-old cancer patient's description of being alive
He endured more than 100 hospital visits. Now Johnny is in remission.
Mystery celebrity eyes up $1.8m coastal home in Bay of Plenty
Balinese-style pad in Maketu is a hidden gem.
Cricket legend Brian Lara to play in NZ
'I'll be fit and ready — don't worry about that.'
Rotorua council's chief executive steps down
Geoff Williams has led the council for 10 years.
Autistic boy wins national golf title after only playing three rounds - ever
The 12-year-old schoolboy cleaned up all comers to take out the title at the Aims Games.
First kiwi chick of the season for Taupō sanctuary
Emery - gender unknown - has arrived at the Crombie Lockwood Kiwi Burrow.
Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake enters new heating phase
Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1, but this could still mean earthquakes, gas and steam.
$180m Fairy Springs retirement village plan on fast track
It would be the first Summerset village in Rotorua.
Deer-farming artist thankful for early diagnosis
A charity is warning people to be on alert for a serious eye condition.
Charges against two booking agents dismissed in Whakaari / White Island trial
Thirteen parties were originally charged by WorkSafe in November 2020.
Letters: Loo lauded but Rotorua’s reputation 'going down the toilet'
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
'Exciting phase': Extra classes needed to meet demand for for te reo Māori education
“There is certainly a craving to learn te reo Māori."
River routes and train tramps for Taupō's walkers
Wet weather didn't spoil the Wednesday Walkers' fun this week.
Taupō weather: Cold, dry August
It's official - August was unusually cold and dry in Taupō.
Musical theatre mockumentary a modest success
Prepare to be entertained, but maybe not wowed, by this quirky mockumentary.
Orienteering event offers road less travelled
A new series of events in Taupō aims to help people explore the town and learn new skills.