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Short burst of seismic activity detected at Whakaari/White Island
A short, volcanic tremor was detected at Whakaari/White Island at 4am on June 1.
'Exhausted' nurses worry about impact of short staffing
But a spokesman for DHBs says almost 3000 nurses have been hired in the past three years.
Trial set for man accused of murder and disfiguring
A Bay of Plenty man will defend murder and disfiguring charges at his trial in November.
'Fiercely loyal' former Silver Fern Tilly Hirst mourned
New Zealand Sports Hall of Famer Tilly Hirst has died at the age of 79.
'It has got worse': Local nurses join nationwide strike action
An eight-hour nurses' strike will go ahead tomorrow in Rotorua and nationwide.
Tourist's death on Tongariro a 'tragic reminder' of solo hiking risks
Better decisions and having a locator beacon could have saved the hiker's life - Coroner.
Kelly Makiha: Wait a second, could things be going well?
OPINION: Could we be seeing a turning of the tide?
Matariki magic: Fun for all in celebration
There is a range of events on throughout Rotorua to enjoy and celebrate this Matariki.
Wild weather and fun! Business booms this long weekend
The threat of rain did not hold people back from getting out and enjoying Rotorua.
You want a luxury work holiday with that? Job sweeteners on the rise
'There is strong hiring intent across all sectors,' says Economic Development interim CEO.
TVNZ screening of Craig McLachlan doco slammed by sexual assault advocate
TVNZ says the documentary is a personal story and focuses on McLachlan's experience.
Extreme heat, lethal gases: Eruption recovery leader honoured
Serviceman M led a team of eight on to Whakaari post-eruption - now he has been honoured.
Jo Raphael: We're a humble lot but we should be proud
OPINION: Our Queen's Birthday Honours recipients deserve to be proud.
'Anything we receive is greatly appreciated': $15m boost for Māori tourism operators
Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson made the announcement in Rotorua on Thursday.
Kiwi on the back doorstep thanks to Ken and Sue Laurent
The couple have been appointed members of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Fungi, tennis and aquaculture among reasons behind Queen's Birthday honours
Eighteen people from the Bay of Plenty have been awarded honours this Queen's Birthday.
'Absolutely gobsmacked': NZ's newest sporting Dame
Ruia Morrison, the 85-year-old tennis icon, is New Zealand's newest sporting Dame.
Arise Sir Buck! All Black great among eight new knights, dames
Wayne 'Buck' Shelford gratefully accepts his unexpected Knighthood honour.
Checking is good: Men's Health Week sharing messages
Men's Health Week runs from June 14 to 20, 2021.
Mild, medium or hot? Pepper & Me's Cherie Metcalfe answers burning questions
The chef and entrepreneur will be speaking at an evening event in Rotorua.
Zizi Sparks: Who says you can't be happy in a nine-to-five?
Opinion: It feels like some life coaches imply I need to quit my job to be truly happy.
Leah Tebbutt: Racist ideas ensured my strongest connection to my whakapapa is a man no longer here
OPINION: My Poppa is my identity to te ao Māori
Exclusive: Vettori's warning for Adesanya ahead of UFC title bout
In a rematch of their 2018 bout, Marvin Vettori is looking to settle the score.
Dawn Picken: Listen up, I've got something to say
OPINION: We know when someone's focusing on our words and when they're not.
Why Tania Tapsell married the love of her life in secret
Tania Tapsell and the love of her live, Kanin Clancy, are married. But why the big secret?
City cost equation dictating kids' study futures
Can students realistically go to the best university for their future career?
Why some motels are choosing visitors over homeless
What's happening now with the Government's plan to change emergency housing in Rotorua?
'Pleasing' council financial position, no strategy to reduce debt
Rotorua Lakes Council and three controlled organisations' incomes defy expectations.
Volcanix squad named for 2021 campaign
The Volcanix start their season against Auckland on Saturday, July 16.
Filipino fusion: Culture to be shared at Night Market
A Fiesta Pinoy celebration is being held at the Rotorua Night Market on June 10.
Annual Swim-a-thon fundraiser a 'fabulous day'
Sixty-four local swimmers took the plunge to help eradicate Polio in the world.