Stats NZ announced December saw the biggest annual increase in food prices in 32 years.

McClay said there were one million recreational fishers and 250,000 hunters in NZ.

One MP said what Ardern had given to New Zealand would go down in history.

One MP said he was 'as stunned as the rest of the country'.

The event will see the first live broadcast of downhill racing from Whakarewarewa Forest.

'Without developments like this, reliance on emergency housing in Rotorua will continue.'

The fire was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.

Celtic multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson will be performing in Rotorua.

Last year, 416,764 books including e-books, magazines and digital resources were borrowed.

Boaties and lake users have weighed in on why they think people break the rules.

Duax Ngakuru was said to be running a global drug empire.

The first thing to do is check the forecast - you don’t want to be caught out unawares.

'Like him or loathe him though, everyone wants to read the book.'

Kogi So will be one of 100 delegates from different countries at Mrs Universe 2022 final.

Two-thirds of the speeding violations were committed by jetski operators.

Higher-density housing is on the cards for Rotorua, but some worry privacy is at risk.

The 20-metre-high structure will be part of an ever-growing Rotorua adventure hub.

Ngati Pikiao carved the whare.

Matahiapo has been singing in public since she was nine years old.

“I wish cat owners would have their animals neutered and keep them inside.”

Kata Turu-Heretaunga is only 29 but has been teaching since she was 12

Rotorua is the only New Zealand venue in the championship schedule.

La Niña was one of the primary drivers of last year’s weather patterns.

'The fact that they’re opening up their marae for our performance means everything.'

One charity is reporting an 80 per cent increase for food support.