'It's pretty amazing': Young Rotorua man crowned the King of Crankworx
'The King is a Māori from Te Arawa from all the way back home. It’s pretty amazing.'
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New group aims to make space for trans people to 'be their authentic selves'
'We’re workers. We’re students. We’re active members of society with everyday jobs'
The Ginaissance: How distilleries here work to stand out in the craft spirit crowd
'A lot of beer and wine drinkers are leaning towards gin these days.'
Mystery location for Whakatāne Stop Co-Governance meeting
The venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.
'I’m still here with you': Meet the volunteers who sit with dying patients
“It’s such an honour to be right there at this important moment in their lives.”
Revealed: Why gang boss will stay inside special ‘prison within a prison’ for high-risk inmates
Mongols president has been in solitary confinement for nearly 3 years.
'We want our town back': Retailer tells of PTSD as National MPs hit out over crime
Their comments are backed by a councillor who says the city is 'under siege'.
This 11yo girl fell off her bike. Within 24 hours, doctors told her she had cancer
'Her bruising looked like she was picked up and thrown around like a little rag doll.'
'Distasteful': Crown hits back at suggestion case is 'MeToo fest'
The prosecutor says the evidence showed a clear 'pattern of behaviour' by the defendant.
Sonya Bateson: Our city centre is grim. We need change, progress and personality
Opinion: The chance to build something great is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
Heavy snow dump has Ruapehu skifield operators smiling
Skifield workers are swimming in metres of snow on Mt Ruapehu.
'Career highlight': Rotorua boy to sing national anthem at Bledisloe Cup
Samuel Armstrong will perform in front of a sold-out crowd of approximately 80,000.
Missing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continues
The former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.
High risk avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, Taranaki
Mountain users beware - a level 4 (high risk) alert is in place for high alpine areas.
Recipe: Butternut and miso pasta with bacon
Olivia Moore creates a "mesmerising" sauce-coated pasta.
Many offers of help in search for missing woman
The 51-year-old was last seen at her Kinloch home on Wednesday morning.
Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
Premium Debate: Perhaps it's a good thing if it's harder to get a driver's licence
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Icy conditions: Desert Rd closed after truck gets stuck
Police were called about 5.10am.
He didn't know he was having a heart attack. Luckily, he was in 'one of the best places' for it
Fate or coincidence? The community stalwart doesn't know which helped save him.
Tour company paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for Whakaari access
Multiple helicopter companies also paid fees to conduct tours of the island.
Kiri Allan car crash: Police confirm dog unit called in
The then-Justice Minister was reportedly found by police 500 metres from her crashed car.
Helicopter, dogs, LandSar search for missing Taupō woman
Jan Burton was last seen in Kinloch yesterday morning.
Fair and logical: Rotorua council maintains random order for election voting documents
Alphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.
Well-known New Zealander appears in court on violence charges
The man's lawyer says the charges are 'domestic-related'.
All Blacks blow: Captain Cane to miss Bledisloe clash
Ian Foster has named a strong All Blacks side to face the Wallabies.
Public have their say on Kuirau Park road closure - what's next?
The section of road was closed to vehicles for a six-month trial period.
Byelections required after Rotorua community board resignations
Polling day is scheduled for October 19.
Taupō thumbs up and thumbs down
Taupō and Tūrangi Herald readers have their say on issues from around the district.
All Black stars unveil the ‘bench for 5 million’ in Reporoa
The All Blacks have named an extended squad of 5 million people for the Rugby World Cup.
Te Puke Highway closed for police operation
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow diversions.
Brass band trumpets its very existence
Brass band classics and more modern numbers are on the cards for Taupō Brass's concert.
'Prolific thief': Shoplifter racks up more than 50 convictions
'I beg you to ... forgive me. I do want to change not just for myself but for my babies.'