Rotorua Lifestyle news
'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoP
A BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.
‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineup
Headliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.
Hot air balloon festival returns to South Waikato
The balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.
‘Buckle up’: Tāmati Coffey and husband expecting another baby
The couple and surrogate mother are committed to sharing the journey online.
Waitangi Day Rotorua 2025: Your guide to events
A variety of events will be taking place on Waitangi Day within the Rotorua community.
Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winners
We can reveal the top 10 finalists in each category for NZ's Best Beach 2025.
"It's like rugby on wheels": Bay athletes selected for Team NZ Roller Derby World Cup
Athletes from Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne have been named in Team NZ Roller Derby.
Rotorua gym gets cash boost
The grant will help with upgrades of rehabilitation training machines and gym equipment.
Taupō makes CNN’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 list
The equivalent ad value for the mention would be $518,000, Tourism NZ estimated.
Paralysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to success
A hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.
Lifestyle news around NZ
'End of an era': Popular Auckland eatery to close after 20 years
One person said they were 'heartbroken' by the announcement.
Can you get rid of cold sores for good?
New York Times: Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend.
Longevity gap: Why do women live longer than men?
New York Times: Scientists hope to help both sexes age better,
More Rotorua Lifestyle news
Florida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing project
Liquidator expects no loss to customers.
Coldplay, Connections and coffee: What Kiwis googled in 2024
Google has released its 2024 Year in Search for New Zealand
'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birds
Jenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Singer Jackson Owens brings ‘Something Good’ to fans with new release
12 months since the release of ‘Now Forever’, Owens is back.
Watch: Temuera Morrison's inspiring Moana 2 message
Kiwi actors Temuera Morrison, Dave Fane and Awhimai Fraser star in the anticipated sequel.
YouTube superstar leads haka, mobbed by Kiwi fans in Rotorua
More than 50,000 watch live as the viral sensation travels through Rotorua.
NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?
No jacket required: How this club has changed over 100 years
The 100-year-old club in Rotorua that's still going strong.
Author hopes David Seymour reads her new book
Pākeha author Lorraine McLeod’s new book inspired by challenge from Tā Toby Curtis.
The weekend of golf that’s lasted 50 years and counting
A 1974 fun lads' golf trip is now an annual tradition titled the 'Okareka Classic'.
'My Nara Smith': The TikToker sharing Māori kai with the world
'I think Māori culture is spreading all over the world.'
'Rotovegas you're in trouble, baby': Momoa warms up for Rotorua show
The Hollywood star is keen to introduce his bandmates to sulphur and 'group bathing'.
DoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te Awamutu
DoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.
Everything a beginner needs for a mountain biking and hiking holiday in Ruapehu
Lessons from a traveller who learnt the hard way.
Jason Momoa and Oof Tatata bandmates on NZ tour, love of the All Blacks
Jason Momoa, Mike Hayes and Kenny Dale are about to tour around New Zealand.
Legendary NZ band reunite for 2025 tour
'[The band] was only truly 'super' once the doors opened and the people came in.'
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.