Latest news from Rotorua
Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show returns
The event is on from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29.
Speed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following review
Te Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.
Homicide investigation after woman found dead in Tūrangi
A scene guard is in place and inquiries are continuing, police say.
Crowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te Puia
Rotorua's Whānau Day drew more than 1700 people for Matariki celebrations.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
From the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fire
Club operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.
Why a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management plan
Hint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.
Elliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big game
OPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.
Editorial: Matariki and honours - a match made in the heavens?
OPINION: Honours at Matariki needn’t take anything away from its purpose and mana.
Rotorua chef denies arson of his own home
The fire took place around midnight and took firefighters three hours to control.
How to celebrate Matariki in Rotorua
Thursday night's drone show has been cancelled, but Friday's is set to go ahead.
Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum
Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.
Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
On The Up: 'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech'
'We really have something special going on here,' the academy co-founder says.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
The Bay of Plenty town with second highest pokie spend
95% of residents live in decile eight to 10 deprivation areas.
Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.
Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus
A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feet
Mark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.
Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again
Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.
'Just having a breather': Volcanic plume prompts social media buzz
A large plume above Whakaari/White Island prompted questions.
Silence of the fans: Chiefs supporters told to leave cowbells at home
Crusaders boss says cowbells will be melted down at the gate.
Whakaari/White Island large plume
A large plume from Whakaari/White Island this morning prompted speculation of an eruption. Video / Moxi Cafe
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
'More than a building': Rotorua school celebrates opening of new space
The building was named Tāne Whakapiri Tangata.
Wapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge final
Black Label Barbecue is a finalist in the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge today.
'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up
About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.
'I wept': White Island tragedy doctor’s anguish at child’s death
The young doctor started a rotation training in intensive care on the day of the disaster.