Rotorua Museum: Millions would have to be repaid if full restoration doesn't continue
A potential plan to cover the costs has been found - but it isn't confirmed
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DNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara man
Lofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.
'You had your way with her': Entertainment figure denies drugging, raping women
The defendant spends his fourth day in the dock giving evidence in his defence.
700 men in 5 years were told they have this cancer. Mark's diagnosis shocked him
"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"
Meet the Tauranga cobbler with millions of TikTok likes
Modern technology is finding new customers for the centuries-old trade.
'Game-changer': Meet the regional businesses using AI and TikTok to find new customers
Using AI to answer visitor questions in real time online can be a major asset.
Dancing for Hospice: Theatregoers adapt for this year's event
'Part of something magical': Dancers ready for the spotlight.
'It's the only thing I talk about': Why Tia's chasing a pageant crown
She's unique in the history of Miss Rotorua and hopes to be a role model for others.
Helicopter, Police and LANDSAR find missing Whakatāne man
Kaea Umuhuri had been missing since about 11am on Thursday.
Preserving paradise: The hidden battle at our borders
Guardians of the border: Unveiling the unsung heroes of Biosecurity New Zealand.
Power restored after Koutu Rd crash injured one person
A woman in a serious condition was taken by ambulance to Rotorua Hospital.
'We have a huge amount of fun': Dance partners looking forward to show night
Dance rehearsals for this year's show under way: “Life is fun at the moment."
Fire guts family's new home near Taupō
If not for smoke alarms, 'we could easily be talking about multiple losses of life'
'It was mean as': Rotorua Matariki celebration aired nationwide
This year, for the first time, women were part of the hautapu ceremony.
Opinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challenges
Mātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.
Ātaahua ngā whetū [the beautiful stars]: Business of Matariki
Xero, Auckland Airport, Fonterra, ANZ, SkyCity, Air New Zealand, Wharekauhau - big plans
'Welcome back': International students return to Rotorua after four-year hiatus
'They add value to the learning environment and the community.'
'I wasn't lying but I was hiding a lot': Entertainment figure questioned over affairs
He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.
Matariki in Rotorua: What's on this weekend to celebrate the Māori New Year
Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.
Ngāti Rangitihi retuned to Te Ariki to avenge loss
This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.
Matariki: Cave-full of kumara to feed the stars
Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.
Rei-Russell appointed to Scion board
Advocate for Maori development is passionate about making a difference.
Appointment to strengthen ties between iwi and Scion
Zara Morrison is expanding her governance experience.
Entertainment figure on trial: 'Now that I look back the second kiss could be an assault'
He says he was having consensual sex with the women so was surprised he was charged.
Watch: Food truck catches fire at youth rugby tournament
Footage showed black smoke billowing from the truck at Rugby Park.
Trash highway: Road and Māori land a dumping ground for rubbish
Rural road running from Rotorua to Paengaroa known to locals as a dumping site.
'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates
"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."
Woman licked cocaine off his finger, leading entertainment figure claims
The woman previously told the court he forced powder on his finger into her mouth.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
The Premium Debate: Visa changes have turned 'the clock back 70 years'
The topic of visa changes prompted debate among subscribers.
Counterfeit cash: Police make two arrests, seize equipment
Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.
Contracts extended for emergency housing motels used in Covid-19 response
May figures showing how many people are in emergency housing have been released.