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Tango to the top: Rotorua's Dancing for Hospice winners announced

“It was absolutely incredible, like nothing I could ever imagine.”

Chateau Tongariro is closed - who gets its historic art treasure?

The curious tale of an artist, a chateau - and a $1.3m angora cat painting.

After violent bashings, infamous criminal is back in court — with a new name

A victim has since taken her two children and moved from Rotorua.

Mark Lister: Dealing with the dairy downturn

OPINION: This is a timely reminder of the need to hedge our bets.

Dancing for Hospice couples to strut their stuff for charity tonight

Rotorua couples will take to the stage to raise money for hospice.

Three injured after car and logging truck crash, SH1 reopens

Police were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.

Arrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō man

Police are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.

Poo, privacy and slurs: Why a tiny school is fighting development rules

The school is asking for neighbours to be excluded from proposed intensification plans.

The Premium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on Labour’s woes

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Lakeside homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable after months of flooding

One says she's in a 'fool if you do, fool if you don’t' insurance situation.

Local youths arrested and charged after Taupō, Bay of Plenty burglaries

One 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.

Tūhourangi celebrate launch of mountain bike club

It has been a vision for the iwi for the past five years.

'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videos

Customs caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.

Iwi bidding for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts; now going through its books

The iwi bid would take four to six weeks.

30km/h speed limit: Hundreds of submissions on proposed change

Council staff have recommended applying the new limit to a 1km radius around schools.

How 'Sideline Sherrifs' are tackling bad spectator behaviour at junior rugby games

Why lollipops are their number one trick for calming 'out of control' supporters.

Rotorua in winter: The ultimate family-friendly destination

From glow-worms to zorbing: Rotorua's winter fun suits all ages.

Sid's story: From waiting tables to owning a multi-award-winning restaurant

"If you don’t have a passion for food, service, and hospitality, it’s not your game."