'Lethal combination' of strong winds, heavy rain set to hit Bay of Plenty
Residents are asked to avoid driving, clear drains and have an emergency kit ready.
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Health warning: Children, dogs warned to stay away from Holdens Bay shoreline
Meanwhile, the health warning for Okawa Bay is now been lifted.
First instalment of legendary art dealer’s collection sells out on auction night
Perry spent 20 years curating and directing the Rotorua Museum.
Sonya Bateson: Why is tipping rearing its ugly head in our society?
OPINION: 'Now I fear that tipping is creeping more and more into everyday life.'
Man who stole women’s undies off clothes line sent to jail
Mark Woods went to a house twice and pinched underwear.
‘People are desperate’: Lakes district elective surgery waitlist skyrockets
Te Whatu Ora said it was “working hard” to improve wait times.
'Feeling confident': Voss seeks redemption in Tarawera Ultramarathon
More than 5000 people are expected to participate in the event.
50km before 50: Councillor by weekday, Tarawera Ultramarathon runner by weekend
More than 5000 people are expected to take part in the event.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: A love song by chief Te Hiwi for his wife
Kāhu ki Rotorua: A number of key ingredients are necessary for a love story.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Kapa haka helps keep Whakaue traditions alive
When it comes to choosing a kapa, home is where the heart is.
'Be proud to be Māori': Kapa Haka passion grows with each performance
Kapa haka helped young woman find her ao Māori space.
Opinion: Mō te Aroha o te Iwi, For the Love of the People was a runaway winner
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Mō te Aroha o te Iwi a clear winner in uniting cultures.
NRL All Stars throw the ball around and inspire Rotorua children
Hundreds of Rotorua school children have spent the day mingling with NRL All Star players.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergency
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Rotorua councillors agree on what they will pocket in pay
The deputy mayor will be the highest paid, a decision the mayor defended.
Cyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentials
Most models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.
Cyclone Gabrielle warning: 'Direct hit' with heavy rain, damaging winds early next week
WeatherWatch NZ have forecasted the storm to hit the northern half of the North Island
Kiri Gillespie: Financial caution needed by those who can't really afford to travel
It's great people are getting on planes again, but not everyone can afford to.
Premium debate: Looming cyclone stirs opinion of news coverage
Subscribers have their say on whether news of a potential cyclone is worth it.
'We need to catch up': New dental vans to boost oral health
'The Lakes area has the second worst oral health in New Zealand. We need to catch up.'
Jersey presentation for NRL players to take place at night market
All 196 players in Rotorua will be presented with the jerseys.
Settled Bay of Plenty weather expected this week - but a cyclone threat looms
The earliest the next tropical cyclone is expected to develop is over the weekend.
Ten offers made to rehome remaining Rainbow Springs manu
More than 150 individual wildlife have been rehomed since Rainbow Springs closed.
Didgeridoo and Māori culture blend during moving welcome for league stars
Why this morning's pōhiri to welcome NRL All Stars players was extra-special.
'We're loving it': Rotorua rejoices over bustling long weekend
Visitors flocked to Rotorua for the long weekend.
'Let’s not wait for one day of the year to do this': Waititi 'rarks' up event
Waitangi Day was about celebrating being Māori in Rotorua.
Rotorua’s paralympic champion Lisa Adams turns up heat at Sola Power event
Paralympic champion Lisa Adams dominates Sola Power Throwers Meet
Ngahi Bidois: Sharing the fruit of the knowledge tree
OPINION: There is no new knowledge that someone did not know before you.
'Very warming': 28th Māori Battalion Battle Honours memorial flag to fly on Waitangi Day
It will be the first time the flag has been displayed in 76 years.
Nine-year-old boy reported missing found
A 9-year-old boy has been missing in Rotorua since yesterday.
Gull, Ngāi Te Rangi offer discount fuel for iwi beneficiaries
Vouchers will be distributed for a 10 per cent discount on fuel.
Rotorua: Waitangi Day event set to go ahead, showers expected for long weekend
Dry weather is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
'Massive win': Rotorua to reap rewards after American TV coup
Great news! Tourism sector rejoices in TV broadcast goodness.