Local Focus: The Rotorua electorate explained
A big swing to Labour would bring in a new MP for Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Māori wardens brave freezing night at scene of lake crash
'Though they were submerged underwater, we as Māori make sure that they are accompanied.'
Sentenced for $137m of meth, appeal rejected
Lionel McDonald was found with 137.5kg of meth in his car and in a storage unit last year.
'They are still us': Kiwis in isolation get serenaded
"They are still us, I wanted to make them feel welcome."
Tragic discovery: Two dead after car plunges into lake
Police say they are supporting family members after the tragic outcome.
Tragic discovery: Two dead after car plunges into lake
Police divers went into Lake Rotoma today searching for people in a car that crashed.
Hidden bangs: Scientists reveal hundreds of ancient NZ eruptions
These smaller, more frequent eruptions have been overlooked in the past.
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The best places to eat, drink and stay in Sulphur City.
Fears for driver after vehicle crashes into water near Rotorua
Police are at the scene where a car has crashed near Lake Rotoma in Rotorua.
Black eyes, bruised ribs: Active pensioner warns of uneven footpath
"... the next thing I knew, I was landing on my head."
Local Focus: After 20-year battle, finally lower speed limits for Mourea and Okere
Lower speeds mean fewer road deaths in rural Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Lavish, expensive and local - Taupō honey is a sweet deal for several businesses
Zealandia honey have launched a new product this week. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Finally after 20 year battle, lower speed limits for Mourea and Okere
Lower speeds mean less road deaths in rural Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
Will it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki electorate explained
Will it be Labour or Māori Party for Waiariki? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harvester may be used to remove lake weed
Strong winds cause weed to pile on shore, causing havoc on first day of holidays.
New Zealand ski fields set for good dumping of snow
Queenstown is down for 75cm of snow over the next three days.
More unsettled weather expected next week
Strong cold southerlies will spread over the country during Wednesday and Thursday.
Why do some women get protection orders but not use them?
Urgent protection orders on the rise, but what picture does that paint?
No entry: Duo stuck in NZ, with belongings 2500km away
Covid shut-out: "Everything is in Australia, except us."
'So much pain': The road from hell and the $25,000 ticket needed to get out
The culprit behind 29 years of agony.
'Not the traditional choice': Lizzie Marvelly on her new museum role
Marvelly appointment a big step towards museum's reopening.
'Horrifying': How a police dog named after Richie McCaw was stabbed in the line of duty
Cop discovers pool of blood on his 'best mate' after dramatic chase .
Rotorua company's new sanitiser launched to prevent future shortages
Damar says its new product will help keep locals employed and is fighting Covid.
Tourist bus crash: Details of five deaths revealed
The driver charged over the deaths of five tourists in a crash has appeared in court.
Coming home! Lizzie Marvelly appointed new Rotorua Museum director
Lizzie Marvelly grew up in Rotorua and is a well-known media commentator and musician.
Local Focus: The East Coast explained
What makes East Coast tick and who will they vote for. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Isolation hotel staff praised as 'Kiwi heroes'
Members of the Rotorua community have also reached out to those inside to offer support.
Inappropriate racial comment prompts Taupō council Code of Conduct complaint
The comment came from a councillor at this afternoon's Taupō District Council meeting.
Hawke's Bay: Serial groper Jason Trembath denied parole
Jason Trembath was a successful business manager and rep cricketer.
Rotorua isolation hotel evacuated
Firefighters donned extra protective gear to enter hotel.
'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
"Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility."
Born with a broken heart: A lockdown miracle
Without open heart surgery, Kylan Black would not have lived to see his first birthday.
Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too
We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to three locals who have them