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North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.

Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour
The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.

How this city is bucking the national trend for new home builds
Half of the new homes were social housing or affordable rentals.

Opinion: How Trump's trade moves may upend Powell's achievements
Business uncertainty from US tariffs may lead to a recession.

Watch: 'Oh f*** off' - Steven Adams' cheeky jab at Oz reporter caught on mic during presser
'He's Australian, I had to,' the NBA star said.

How a racing revival is drawing crowds back to Arawa Park
Rotorua Racing hopes to build on recent successes including boosted turnout and turnover.

7000 tackle Rotorua Marathon
The year’s event had a new finish line in the heart of Rotorua.

'Really awkward': Homeschool student denied medal two years in a row
A homeschool student had medals taken away and given to athletes placed below them

'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs
Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.

'Forgotten my shoes': Boy runs mini marathon in Crocs
About 2400 pupils participated in the event today ahead of the Rotorua Marathon.

Hunting death: Minginui man denies manslaughter charge
Mark Jefferson, 46, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the High Court at Rotorua.

Green Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs
"We can take control of our economy."

'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocket
It comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year.

1200 delegates, 16,000 meetings, $3m spend: City 'buzzing' for TRENZ
New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event begins in Rotorua on Tuesday.

Girl's fear after hiding during armed store robbery
Police have so far referred one teen to the youth court.

Sexual health clinics cut as specialist retires, leaving one left
The specialist said 'delays in advertising' meant his colleague hadn't been replaced.

'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
Several event including return of Marae to Marae relay.

'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership value
The annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.

Two 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spree
Tyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD.

'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown
Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.

Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.