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Small eruption captured on film Rotorua Golf Club hours after severe quake hit
Footage shows steam emerging from an eruption near the 14th tee. Video / Arikikapakapa - The Home of Rotorua Golf
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Mother with stage 4 cancer chose to save unborn baby first
Zivana Hori's daughter Dianne was born at 34 weeks and is the couple's ninth child.
Elderly 'neglected': Pensioner housing failings keep councillor 'awake at night'
Councillors voiced regret over the Rotorua pensioner housing transition.
Brave the 'Angry Cheese Roll' and other must-try foodie spots across NZ
Embark on a country-wide journey of flavour.
Mum calls for funded therapy as runner takes on 'phenomenal' 400km mission
A week of intensive therapy for 7-year-old Sebastian costs about $3000.
Teen built a ‘fake’ business for school – now it’s her fulltime job
She's also creating a grant to help more young people chase their business dreams.
Final search planned for body of man suspected of killing mother
Jeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.
How council responded to minister's challenge on $3b fund restructure
The minister said councils should 'exercise restraint' when making significant decisions.
How new touring fund could change the tune for Kiwi musicians
NZ On Air has put $500,000 towards helping local acts tour nationwide.
'Perfect prisoner': Nia Glassie's killer faces parole board
A prison staff member said he would avoid ‘dramas’ and was respectful to prison staff.
Who was the man in the missing Goldie portrait?
The 1917 Goldie portrait resurfaced in Australia after vanishing for decades.
Councillor drops NZ First bid after 'butter chicken' remarks
Raj Kumar says Shane Jones' 'butter chicken' remarks made him walk away.
A clear direction for councils on tourism
Rotorua's mayor says it marks a ‘swivel’ toward recognising councils’ wider work.
Kids in Need Waikato charity garage sale
The charity garage sale is at the Ngongotahā Rail Park on Saturday from 9am to noon. Rotorua co-ordinator Lena Stirrup is organising it. Video / Megan Wilson
Mark Lister: Why America keeps bouncing back when others stumble
The US has marked 250 years since declaring independence from Britain.
'Reeked': Woman caught supplying cannabis oil after NZ Post staff noted smell
Jennifer Devery says her sales of cannabis oil via Facebook were 'not about the profit'.
How trout farming sustains Rotorua’s lakes and traditions
The hatchery relies on fishing and game bird licence revenue, not taxpayer funding.
'The right time': Family to sell historic Rotorua farm with potential for 400 homes
The Hunt family has owned the 54ha freehold block since 1920.
60yo father dies after escaping uninjured from burning home
The man collapsed in a vehicle minutes after his son helped him out of their house.
Rotorua house fire: Fire and Emergency at the scene
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the blaze on Hona Rd just after 7am.
This is David Hasselhoff's favourite place to stay in NZ
This Hoff-approved luxury lodge is also child-approved and brilliant for families.
Man charged with murder after woman's death in Tokoroa
She was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before midnight on June 18.
Disabled teenager approved for new home after living in hospital for nine months
Jakob Tindle will move into a government-funded residential Rotorua home with full-time support. Video / NZ Herald
Teen with rare condition finally set for home after nine months in hospital
Melissa Humphrey says her 18-year-old son's new home represents a 'fresh start'.
More temporary beds added to hospitals around NZ to meet winter demand
Nearly 950,000 flu vaccinations have been given since April 1.
Sewage to 'sauvignon': Inside a $60m wastewater plant upgrade
Treated water will soon have far fewer nasties as a new filtration system kicks in.
Editorial: Parking pain shows our car obsession runs deep
OPINION: Rotorua Lakes Council's new parking system has sparked strong local backlash.
Mark Lister: Investors eye calmer waters after a turbulent start to 2026
US oil prices have dropped below US$70, easing from April highs above US$110.
'Let sleeping dogs lie': Should convicted child rapist be allowed to remain in camping club?
David Triggs was jailed for sexual offences, including raping a girl in a tent.
On The Up: 'This is my place' – Mum-of-two in cancer fight makes major career leap
Selma Fernandes is now working in mental health services while her treatment continues.