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'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
Anxiety, depression, social struggles: 'Dire' shortage of help for some young Kiwis
Kids aged 11-13 grapple with issues previously not faced until 15 or 16, says principal.
City cafe holding a coffee for a can day to support foodbank
Barista coffee will be handed out in exchange for canned goods.
'Game-changing moment': Safety hub opens in CBD
The hub plan was announced after two attacks on teen girls in the CBD in August.
Rotorua Christmas Appeal: Miss Rotorua, MP, Business Chamber back food bank
“It’s a special time of the year, and everybody deserves to be able to enjoy it."
A black mark on her brain: Scan after concussion changes teacher's life 'overnight'
Within months, specialists were flying from Australia to perform complex brain surgery.
“People are living week to week”: Ordinary families struggling this Christmas
“It’s not easy to walk through the doors and ask for help."
Caught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roast
Leo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.
'I don’t think they need them there': Why dad-of-three backs school phone bans
A Tauranga high school is banning students from using phones during the school day.
Old roof beside highway described as an 'eyesore' and 'abscess':
He believes it's a bad look for tourists arriving. But a resolution may be on the horizon.
'Everything I create, it's going to last forever': Business awards winner aiming to reinvent the customer experience
Storytelling behind the family heirlooms will 'last forever'.
Crunch time: Best 'brain' foods to eat for NCEA exams plus top study tips
Experts and students share advice as 145,000 teens prepare for NCEA exams.
Crunch time: Best 'brain' foods to eat for NCEA exams plus top study tips
A nutritionist shares brain food recommendations as students gear up for exams.
'Legal and financial minefield': How blended families can avoid inheritance battles
Every family is unique but blended families have some more complications.
'Shock factor': Teacher-turned-makeup artist shares her Halloween horrors
'I've always just loved creepy things.'
Sausage secrets: How butchers came up with banger sangers
"They sliced it open … [and saw] it had all these fresh ingredients"
Ex-All Black, pro-mixed martial artist and 28th Māori Battalion member join Hall of Fame
'The success range is quite incredible', says principal.
Car crashes into storefront in Rotorua
'We are happy that he’s not been harmed because he is taonga.'
'Hibernation' over: Long weekend set to be pumping as visitors converge on city
Labour Weekend marks the start of the tourism high season for Rotorua.
Tauranga will be 'abuzz with visitors' this Labour Weekend
Many different interactive and local events will be held this weekend in the region.
'I’m one of the lucky ones', breast cancer survivor says ahead of Pink Walk
Rotorua walkers are preparing to walk in a colourful pink crowd tomorrow night.
'There’s a tide turning,' Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says in Waiariki
Waititi called for a Māori electoral commission after voting issues were reported today.
'It was really fun': School funds trip for students who show positive attitude to learning
School trip a reward for school attendance and positive attitude.
'Won't give up': How mum landed 'dream' role despite never having a job as an adult
'If I didn’t believe, everyone at the foundation believed in me to make it happen'.
Te Pāti Māori candidate for Waiariki electorate, Rawiri Waititi
It’s been an honour to serve our people ... I would like that privilege again.'
'Huge loss': Spring celebration planned in nature-lover's memory
'He was recycling before anyone knew what it was.'
Determination, hard work and love: 100-year-old's secrets to a long life
"She’s a very determined person, that’s why she’s lived so long."
'It’s very exciting': Three new species of beetles discovered in Rotorua
Pest control is believed to have played a major role in improving biodiversity.
How to talk about death: Former hospice nurse's advice on facing 'the inevitable'
"The only way to get to those deeper levels is to have those deep conversations."
Rentals 'snatched up within a day of being listed' in Tauranga
Tauranga was in the top 10 most expensive districts to rent in during August.
'Definitely feel the rise in rent': Cost takes up half of Rotorua renter's pay
One renter said he could 'definitely feel the rise in rent'.
Proud, but struggling: The young Kiwi carers fighting to be 'seen'
'They always look at the person with the brain injury and [not] the people behind them.'
Teen girl bus-stop bashing: What election candidates have to say to her mum
Candidates respond to comments made by the victim's mother.
Vision New Zealand candidate for Waiariki electorate, Charles Tiki Hunia
An insight into Waiariki MP Vision New Zealand candidate Charles Tiki Hunia.