A fully smokefree Eat Streat restaurant is encouraging the council to consider banning smoking in outdoor dining areas.

As towering Kiwi Steven Adams takes to the court today for the biggest game of his life, back home his former school teacher is bursting with pride.

Research into how ash clouds from a large volcanic eruption under Lake Taupo would affect the country could help with managing the disaster if it occurs.

Three Reporoa farmers are trading their gumboots for boxing gloves to fight for charity this weekend.

Lakes District Health Board is the worst performing region in New Zealand in three out of six key health targets.

Internet sensation and coach, How to DAD, has staged his latest video in Rotorua giving people light hearted advice on how to travel with a baby.

2017 British & Irish Lions tour just one of the major events which will likely see tourists stung by a "spike" in hotel prices, a Government-commissioned report warns.

A tethered helium balloon tourist venture is looking for a suitable base for its operations.

It's not the prettiest hotel from the outside but it makes up for it once you step inside.

When Shane Ashton, formerly from Rotorua, saw a submerged body in a flooded creek, he didn't hesitate to jump in.

Last week I was lucky enough to attend our biggest, most important annual tourism showcase in one of our top destinations, Rotorua.

The mother of a 3-year-old boy who died after torturous beatings at the hands of his caregivers has spoken out about her son's death.

Students at Rotorua's largest tertiary institute have successfully petitioned to have more unisex toilets made available on campus.

An investigation into the death of Rotorua woman Eileen Rangituiwa Gardiner has made progress over the weekend.

Jason Kahukiwa was killed on a train track in Melbourne last Thursday alongside friend Callum Hall, who was trying to rescue Mr Kahukiwa.

"Sick and tired" of seeing stories about men abusing women and children, Harry Haira decided to do his bit to help solve the issue.

The Maori Housing Network is to receive a $12.6 million boost over the next four years helping more whanau to realise their housing aspirations.

An inquest is under way into the death of forestry worker Charles Finlay, with questions around the decision by WorkSafe not to lay charges,

GNS Science says it's not entirely sure what the volcano will do next.

The Sensible Sentencing Trust, "outraged" by the manslaughter charges faced by Moko Rangitoheriri's killers, are calling for people to protest.

A person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a car in a driveway on Vaughan Rd in Rotorua.

The Highlanders reminded everyone just why they claimed last year's competition, shining in all facets to shock the Chiefs.

Live updates of the Chiefs and Highlanders round 11 Super Rugby clash at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

Elizabeth Binning is pleased she mustered up the courage to visit Rotorua's Farm Show.