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When Ian and Allen Hurne stopped to help a sinking boat on Lake Rotoiti in March 2025, both vessels disappeared beneath the surface within seconds. Video / Coastguard NZ

The alert comes as NZ heads into its first boating holiday under new lifejacket laws.

The incumbent MP explains to Rotorua Daily Post senior reporter Kelly Makiha why voters should choose his party. Video / Kelly Makiha

Rotorua is beginning to feel good about itself again, McClay says.

Police are trying to identify children who may have had contact with the tutor.

Police say no firearms were involved and the public is not at risk.

Warm weather a 'great opportunity for getting out in the garden'.

The equipment can guide drainage tubes for patients with abscesses.

The Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust Pink Walk took place on Wednesday at the Village Green, Rotorua Lakefront. Video / Ed Young

Hundreds gather for Breast Cancer Awareness event.

Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Rotorua young voter enrolments lag behind other age groups.

The Feasting Fox has opened on Eat Streat where Ambrosia used to be.

The Feasting Fox has opened on Eat Streat in time for Labour weekend. Video / NZ Herald

About 2500 of city's parking fines linked to new licence plate requirement.

He was granted bail on a 24-hour curfew until November 20.

The waharoa’s five pou represent Te Puia NZMACI’s foundational pillars.

Modelling says 70 more beds are needed in Mount Maunganui and 10 in Rotorua.

Rotorua MP Todd McClay said rural exports reached record $65.2b and created 360,000 jobs.

The mayor ordered Robert Lee to leave after a fiery clash over a reserve land transfer.

Earth Sciences NZ says the island is continuously erupting a small amount of ash.

The trust hopes to establish a community dying home within three years.

Two voters said hearing the candidates speak had changed their views.

National's Todd McClay, Labour's Fisher Wang, New Zealand First's Billy Brown and Opportunity's Finn Liley spoke to voters at the Rotorua Candidates Forum.

Darren Katipa had a high-level national security clearance. He's now in prison.

Police allege the thief's getaway car later rammed a police vehicle.

A shopkeeper suffered a cut to his head during the incident at Bottle-O Lynmore in Rotorua on Tuesday morning.

The judge found Dickson intended to waste police time.

EDs are where the impacts of alcohol and other drug harm 'frequently show up'.

The service is on track to meet its annual target of 6000 tonnes.