AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
The woman was shopping at a Rotorua New World when she was asked to leave the store.
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At least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'
About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.
Two horses shot dead by police north of Taupō
'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'
Minister says short skifield concession good for Treaty negotiations
Several iwi oppose any use of their sacred mountain.
Call for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafe
But one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.
Watch: Gang of masked and hooded thieves ram-raid tech store
The owner got a shock when he arrived at his work and saw what the thieves did.
24 hours lost in the bush
A kayaking trip on the Kaituna River near Rotorua went wrong for one paddler.
When you can catch the last cruise ships of the season
More than 100 cruise ships have visited Tauranga between mid-October and mid-April.
Early morning ram raid at Rotorua electronics store
'Up to eight offenders entered the store.'
How much abused Kāinga Ora rubbish dumping day will cost taxpayers
Further Kāinga Ora rubbish days are now on hold after locals took advantage.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
Policeman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in Waikato
The police officer suffered minor injuries.
'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā moko
Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.
Facial recognition: Mum's 'horrible' mistaken identity ordeal at New World
The supermarket says it was a 'genuine case of human error'.
From Gold Coast beauty therapist to Rotorua seed saviour
Jemma Ostenfeld's passion is producing fresh, organic food & seedlings for home gardeners.
'A man who loved life': Mountain biker's fatal crash on homeward leg of track ridden many times
'He died doing what he loved, with the people he loved.'
'Tongues wagging': Hong Kong pilot offers $5000 reward over stolen Rotorua dog statue
Why Ross Dawson from Hong Kong has offered a $5000 reward.
Mud Maidens inspire Rotorua riders
How a group of women and girls are making a difference in downhill mountain biking events.
Supermarket closing could result in 'big loss' of mall customers
One business said the supermarket attracted “a lot” of people to the mall.
Power outages, flooding concerns as wild weather rolls in
MetService issued the orange warning at 10am.
'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting
'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'
Small farming village shop sells winning Lotto ticket
The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.
'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run
'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.
Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
A trial date has been set for 2025.
'Disastrous': Rotorua supermarket to close
'There is a real sense of loss from these workers.'
Street clean-up goes wrong after outsiders dump 'mountains of rubbish'
What started as a feel-good initiative ended up becoming a 'smelly' mess.
Man nearly loses leg to sepsis after cut from barber's clippers got infected
A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.
Keeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist award
The award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.
‘Beautifully restored’ Mātaatua Marae reopens in Rotorua
Ten marae in Ngāi Tūhoe cluster received $4.9m in funding.
Public worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss says
He sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.
Seven Health NZ staff paid $394k in redundancy in BOP, Lakes
Thirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.