Latest news from Rotorua
Speed limit proposal dropped on Rotorua highway after community push
Other successful reversals to 100km/h include the journey to Whakatāne.
SH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestone
The project was first announced in August.
Blisters force Jack on to bike for Māori wards journey
He plans to cycle back after blisters halted his walk.
How Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services
Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.
'Our promise that we won’t forget': Waiata honours Sir Bom Gillies, 28th Māori Battalion
It is the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion.
'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.
Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.
'All are welcome': Special requiem mass to honour Pope Francis' life and legacy
'He was a Pope who truly lived the Gospel .. and we will remember him with deep affection'
How Rotorua will commemorate Anzac Day with dawn and civic services
The day begins with a Dawn Service at Ōhinemutu.
'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting tree
He says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.
Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.
‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics
Games is the biggest intermediate-school level sports tournament in Australasia.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
Whakaari/White Island unrest: Alert level rises
Volcanic ash has been identified more frequently in the steam and gas plume.
Opinion: The investor's guide to surviving a sell-off
Investors are advised not to panic amidst the market volatility.
One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō
A person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.
'Hidden harm': Wood smoke's impact on Rotorua's health
Wood smoke contains fine particles that can harm human health.
Check your tickets! Tauranga, Rotorua Lotto players win $16k
Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.
'It’s like stepping into a calling': Six police graduates deployed to BoP
'We are the ones who stand in the way of injustice.'
Kapa haka 'unlocks' relationships, connects Aotearoa with the world
Kapa haka in Rotorua has allowed performers to travel the world.
On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.
Man missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato
Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.
'Highly careless’: Nomar Farms effluent discharge ends in big fine
A Whakatāne dairy farm owner has been fined $48, 750 for effluent discharge.
On The Up - ‘Do not give up’: Mum of two undeterred by aggressive cancer, miscarriages
'It's the mind that plays the game. If the mind is strong, your body can cope with it'.
Why Rotorua will always be home for Hollywood star Cliff Curtis
He may be a big deal in the US, but he says NZ will always be home.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.
On The Up - 'Memory, culture, and nostalgia': MasterChef winners' 'immersive' food experience
'It’s nice to come home and bring this dinner which is really special to us.'
'Strong heart': Teen's hikoi for Māori wards inspires supporters
'He’s just got such a strong sense of honour and duty.'
Shots allegedly fired at vehicle in Rotorua, police seek info
A gun was allegedly fired at a vehicle in Rotorua's Ōwhata suburb.
Sex crimes case: Appeal court declines man's bid to keep name secret
He has 20 days to appeal the decision.
Fresh court action against Rotorua council sewerage scheme expected
The council has restarted construction on stage one and says it will take four weeks.