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Latest from Rotorua
'On the water... everyone is equal': Meet the 93-year-old competitive rower
He had a taste of the sport as a child before returning to it in his 70s.
Leaked report: Problematic heart services at Waikato Hospital linked to avoidable deaths
Report finds "wide recognition of avoidable preoperative mortality".
'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancer
Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.
Fleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapades
Trend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.
BYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600
Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.
Landlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soars
House for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.
Nine tips for keeping yourself and your home safe
Tips include good quality deadbolts, networking with neighbours and an escape strategy.
Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's pound
Rotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.
'It's just a joke': Noise limits 'impossible' for busy bar and eatery
Regulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.
Concerns of 'vigilante justice' raised after Rotorua man charged for prowler incident
The alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.
'Financial pressure': Chemist Warehouse store sparks concern among pharmacists
Return of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.
Road blocked, power out, after car crashes into power pole
One person received minor injuries in the Bay of Plenty crash.
Boy scout hit in face by gel gun pellet in drive-by shooting
A woman and her son had been taking part in a rubbish pick-up organised by the Scouts.
Watch: 'Lock your door' - prowler filmed peering in mum’s kitchen window
Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
Motorcyclist dies in BoP crash
Road closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.
School's 'radical' $40k gamble of free uniforms for attendance. Did it pay off?
'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'
'Such a joyful event': Annual Sikh parade draws crowds in Tauranga
"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."
Charges laid after Clayton Rd police callout
A person was due to appear in Rotorua District Court today.
Watch: Footage of 'suspicious' fire at Rotorua school
Crews were called to a blaze in Malfroy School’s playground around 5pm on Sunday.
Hot jobs: How people working in 50C are coping
Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.
Armed police respond to report of fight with firearm presented in Rotorua
Police were called around 11.05am.
Hot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakes
Swimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.
Cha-ching! Big Lotto wins for Tauranga, Rotorua punters
One $333K win and two $15K wins coming to the Bay of Plenty.
Kāinga Ora’s big plans for Rotorua: Where the new houses are going and when
The agency has released details about its building programme.
Watch: Pro tips for rolling the perfect summer icecream scoop
Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.
'Love will find you too': Final Christmas tally 'an awesome outpouring' of kindness
The final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.
SH1 cleared after logging truck rolls in Taupō
The road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.
Road worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'
Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.