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'No regard for public safety': Man arrested after Rotorua shotgun allegation
A general arming order was imposed across Rotorua and lifted after the arrest.
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Whakatāne's sponge reserve wins national sustainability award
The reserve can temporarily store about 4000 cubic metres of stormwater.
Testing eases Rotorua lake and forest 'forever chemicals' fears
Results show no build-up in aquatic life nor major forest impacts from treated wastewater.
Rotorua Topless Swim helps women after mastectomy return to the water
The first event brought 70 women together at Lake Rotoiti in 2025.
Family-run car dealership closes, new NZ Post depot to be built
ShorlandAutoCo has been operating at the corner of Old Taupō Rd and Riri St since 1992.
Police investigating alleged shooting in Rotorua
Police are awaiting another opportunity to speak with the complainant.
Our lives in the air depend on strangers we will never meet
OPINION: Two off-duty pilots took command of an aeroplane before landing it safely.
National's QE Health election promise 'a long way' from investment – Labour
'Rotorua doesn’t have short memory ... we are angry that we lost QE Health.'
'A leap of faith': Tangatarua Marae's 30-year legacy
It is one of the earliest purpose-built marae on a tertiary campus.
Councillor calls for temporary Blue Springs closure
The Government recently pledged $675k for upgrades to the tourist destination.
QE Health site: National to explore new surgery, dialysis centre if re-elected
The $19m health and wellness centre closed in December after going into liquidation.
Rotorua's biggest Kāinga Ora housing development complete after five years
Tenants are due to move into the final 13 homes from next week.
Ministry decided against cutting disgraced ex-Lotto presenter Russell Harrison's pay 3 times
Documents obtained by the Herald reveal three Justice Ministry workers are facing charges.
Cracking shuts Rotorua lakefront playground's slide and climbing structure
The council has no reopening date, as parts for repair must come from overseas.
Pat's sausage roll sales double after silver award
Lam has kept the sausage roll recipe unchanged since his 2021 competition win.
Disc golf battle brews at Rotorua park
Mixed feedback on proposal to create nine-hole course in Centennial Park.
Taxi driver’s devastating toll after waterfront crash involving Hollywood star
Gagan Deep Singh says his injuries have left him unable to work for 60 days.
The polytech revival is here – and it needs its community
OPINION: Toi Ohomai's chief executive calls for communities to invest in local institute.
Woman’s body found at sea after alleged flight from police into river
A 33-year-old man faces driving charges and has been remanded in custody.
Lake Rotokākahi court battle escalates as new appeal filed
Rotorua Lakes Council will fight an appeal from the lake's board over remediation.
'A vulnerable age': Parents refuse to say why kids didn't go to school for several years
The teenagers were absent from any school roll from 2021 until April 2024.
Cliff Curtis due in court: Actor allegedly under the influence in Tesla v taxi crash
Police say a 58yo will appear for reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol.
‘Engulfed in flames’: Rotorua rest home on trial after resident burned to death
WorkSafe says the risk should have been 'foreseen' given he repeatedly smoked indoors.
'Enormous potential': $50m BioFactory gets Government support and first private investor
It could create new organic products, jobs and businesses, keeping innovation in NZ.
Two people missing after fleeing police in Ōtara River
They fled on foot after failing to stop for police shortly after 4am.
Mayor calls for political commitment to restore the Chateau Tongariro Hotel
DoC estimates reopening could generate $56m in regional benefits over 60 years.
'Beautifying' the CBD: Four artists bringing vibrancy to city walls
People can watch the murals take shape during an eco-friendly street art festival.
They're back! Cruise ship season's return welcomed for Mount's recovery
Tauranga will welcome 79 cruise ships and more than 200,000 cruise visitors this season.
'Speaking within months': Free te reo Māori course helps thousands
He Kāinga Mō Te Reo will mark 40 years with a celebration in Rotorua in November.
NZ dollar weakness helps exporters but raises prices for imported goods
OPINION: The NZ dollar’s trade-weighted index fell more than 4% in a month.