Latest from Rotorua

Short burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White Island

A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.

'Exhausted' nurses worry about impact of short staffing

But a spokesman for DHBs says almost 3000 nurses have been hired in the past three years.

Trial set for man accused of murder and disfiguring

A Bay of Plenty man will defend murder and disfiguring charges at his trial in November.

'Fiercely loyal' former Silver Fern Tilly Hirst mourned

New Zealand Sports Hall of Famer Tilly Hirst has died at the age of 79.

'It has got worse': Local nurses join nationwide strike action

An eight-hour nurses' strike will go ahead tomorrow in Rotorua and nationwide.

Tourist's death on Tongariro a 'tragic reminder' of solo hiking risks

Better decisions and having a locator beacon could have saved the hiker's life - Coroner.

Kelly Makiha: Wait a second, could things be going well?

OPINION: Could we be seeing a turning of the tide?

Matariki magic: Fun for all in celebration

There is a range of events on throughout Rotorua to enjoy and celebrate this Matariki.

Wild weather and fun! Business booms this long weekend

The threat of rain did not hold people back from getting out and enjoying Rotorua.

'Absolutely gobsmacked': NZ's newest sporting Dame

Ruia Morrison, the 85-year-old tennis icon, is New Zealand's newest sporting Dame.

Arise Sir Buck! All Black great among eight new knights, dames

Wayne 'Buck' Shelford gratefully accepts his unexpected Knighthood honour.

Checking is good: Men's Health Week sharing messages

Men's Health Week runs from June 14 to 20, 2021.

Mild, medium or hot? Pepper & Me's Cherie Metcalfe answers burning questions

The chef and entrepreneur will be speaking at an evening event in Rotorua.

Zizi Sparks: Who says you can't be happy in a nine-to-five?

Opinion: It feels like some life coaches imply I need to quit my job to be truly happy.

Leah Tebbutt: Racist ideas ensured my strongest connection to my whakapapa is a man no longer here

OPINION: My Poppa is my identity to te ao Māori

Exclusive: Vettori's warning for Adesanya ahead of UFC title bout

In a rematch of their 2018 bout, Marvin Vettori is looking to settle the score.

Dawn Picken: Listen up, I've got something to say

OPINION: We know when someone's focusing on our words and when they're not.

Why Tania Tapsell married the love of her life in secret

Tania Tapsell and the love of her live, Kanin Clancy, are married. But why the big secret?