Latest from Rotorua

On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges

Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets

UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues

MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.

Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits

There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.

60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement

'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'

'Unsafe levels': Toxic gas concern closes events centre office

Rotorua's council is investigating the source and monitoring gas levels.

Pacific excellence to be celebrated at Rotorua arts fono

The event marks the final day of Samoa Language Week.

Funding to help Fordlands thrive

Up to 145 youths join free sports activities every Monday at Bellingham Crescent.

'Deeply worrying': Urgent call for whooping cough jabs

More than 30 people have been hospitalised in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since last year.

Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four

The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.

'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fire

Firefighters received multiple calls around midnight.

'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānau

Councillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.

Inside the facial recognition inquiry - and when it’s coming to a shop near you

Latest developments in supermarket facial recognition explained - and what happens next.

Couple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support

'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'

Four-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage funding

Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.

Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple

Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.

One council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighbours

Tauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.

'Really nice guy': US talk show host Conan O'Brien meets Kiwi namesake in viral clip

The US host joked: 'I've never met someone with the same name as me'.