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Over 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival online
Why Te Matatini 2025 was a landmark event for kapa haka enthusiasts
‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the water
With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.
Should new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?
The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.
‘High operating costs’: Toi Ohomai to close campus, move courses
Affected courses include wood manufacturing, saw doctoring, and forest management.
Award boosts cycling-mad city’s major event prowess
BMX Rotorua has put the city on the BMX world map.
‘Undervalued’ social workers strike: ‘Who’s going to look after the kids?’
Seven week-strike planned after union says Oranga Tamariki offered members 0% pay rise.
East Cape hit by magnitude 4.6 earthquake, felt by residents
The earthquake was situated 40km northwest of Te Araroa.
Sewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairman
The Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.
Homicide probe: Man found dead on doorstep
Police urge anyone with information to call 105.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Bay of Plenty
Police urge anyone with information to call 105.
‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re staying
It comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted.
‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: 16yo set for voyage to subantarctic islands
'They’ll encounter wildlife most people will never see in their lifetime.'
Editorial: How Māori haka is being commodified by global corporations
Haka is not a corporate exercise or a party trick; it is whakapapa, identity, and history.
Why Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance Minister
Ōpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.
‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs
Rhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.
Rotorua police and protesters face off over Tarawera pipeline works
Police, Rotorua's council and protesters discuss Monday night's events at Lake Rotokākahi as Tarawera Sewerage Scheme works resumed. Video / Laura Smith
New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’
Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.
‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman
He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.
‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club
The Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.
Arrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksite
It comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.
Rotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harm
It comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.
‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationals
The Downhill National Championships were held in Rotorua on the weekend.
Tutor's job saved, 48 students to keep learning at Toi Ohomai
Changes were made to a proposal to axe the programme and role.
Mark Lister: Navigating Trump's second term requires market patience
OPINION: Trump may prove more measured and adaptable than some believe.