New Zealand's wettest major centre in 2022 revealed
La Niña was one of the primary drivers of last year’s weather patterns.
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Opera at the Pā returns: 'This is the time where we begin to create magic'
'The fact that they’re opening up their marae for our performance means everything.'
Massive rise in struggling families needing support
One charity is reporting an 80 per cent increase for food support.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to what first-home buyers can expect in 2023
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: High time we let young people take the lead
OPINION: We shouldn't dismiss young people so easily.
Opinion: The trainer behind the athletes
OPINION: Trainer has a unique approach to training and adapts programmes to suit.
'Worst' summer in 19 years: Campgrounds, farmers brace for even more wet weather
Already the amount of rainfall in Tauranga is five times more than what it was last year.
WorkSafe confirms notification of Ōpōtiki workplace death
They have said it is not an investigation at this stage.
Three people hurt in two-vehicle crash near Rotorua
Police attended the crash in Dalbeth Rd about 9.50am.
Jo Raphael: Drenching puts dampener on holidays
OPINION: It’s time to break out the wet-weather contingencies.
Rotorua museum spotlight: Taonga Māori collection shown true Manaaki
'I love to be able to connect whānau with their taonga.'
Have that return-to-work dread? You're not alone
Experts share their tips for managing stress after the holidays.
NZ tourism jewel left in ‘staggering’ state following closure
A local MP says it's an 'iconic' building that cannot be lost.
Ngahi Bidois: Look after number one first
OPINION: I need to put my oxygen mask on first so I can help others.
Sandy beaches, luscious forests and fab food; the Bay of Plenty has got it all
Not-so-intrepid adventurer Laura Smith explains how you can holiday local this summer.
Journey to new QE Health drawn out, but 'worth it', chief exec says
He shared why the wellness facility was moving and what its plans were going forward.
Road toll tragedy: 'Don’t ever think it won’t happen to you'
Tanya Anderson asks herself 'why' as the region's 2022 road toll is revealed.
Drugs, sabotage and murder: Rotorua’s most notable criminal cases of 2022
From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Kuia uplifted in answer to plea from mokopuna
OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Museum set to enrich youth
The programme has grown from a single request for history.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Origins of Papawharanui not clear cut
Papawharanui was the third wife of Rangitihi.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Full kete of courage, passion and pain needed to front up
OPINION: Words of wisdom from the old people come spilling out.
Green streets: Why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow
OPINION: A connection with nature is vital for our personal wellbeing.
Premium stories of 2022: Felix Desmarais: Hey Tip Top - if you're culling icecream flavours this one should be next
OPINION: Felix Desmarais can't fathom the 'frozen misery' of Hokey Pokey.
Sonya Bateson: Selfish drivers endangering all road users
OPINION: Why are we such terrible drivers?
'Set up to fail': Residents fear 10 new Kāinga Ora two-storey homes
Gem St residents are worried about a new public housing development on their street.
Zoe Hunter: ‘Uncommon’ or not, earthquakes jolt our complacency
OPINION: This time, we did not have to evacuate. Next time, we might not be so lucky.
Rain, rain go away, but sadly not for a few more days
As the wild weather intensifies, campers' and holidaymakers' plans have been cut short.
Beer, drugs and knuckle dusters: Dodgy items people tried to take to court, revealed
A list of banned items people tried to get past court security officers has been released.
Police name teen killed in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash
The teen died in a crash near Ōpōtiki.
Bridge St section sold to Kāinga Ora
The homes are being built at Ōpōrtiki College by building academy students.
Samantha Motion: The raw, burning regret of slacking off in the sun
OPINION: The blistering was so extensive and painful I couldn’t leave the house for days.
Rotorua Museum spotlight: Photographs show changing face of city
Rotorua Museum's photograph collection gives a glimpse into the past.