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Inside Te Hemo: Photographer Tracey Scott’s restoration of Rotorua’s colonial landmark

The 354sq m villa, built by Charles Kusabs, was completed in 1906.

‘They had very little time’: Expert at Whakaari inquest outlines how survivors stayed alive

Shane Cronin told the inquest some ash particles were hotter than 400C.

Police Ten 7 host Graham Bell dies

The former detective died age 78 after a police career spanning more than three decades.

Smaller Bay of Plenty districts lead in voter turnout

'Embarrassing' dancing and more social media focus are among tactics used to boost voting.

‘He’s one of a kind’: Parents fight for treatment to help smiling son

A Rotorua clinic is offering hope with a $10,000 intensive treatment programme.

Inside the secretive world of sniper training in Waiouru

Soldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.

‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaint

It was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far.

‘Massive opportunity’: Ignite7 set to spotlight rising sevens talent

The two-day event at Blake Park will showcase 48 up-and-coming players.

NZ Post given green light to cut delivery days further, close more post offices

People get, on average, fewer than two letters a week, compared to seven a decade ago.

Three die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand action

Two vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.

Running together: How a weekly event helped me find belonging in Rotorua

Each Saturday, locals and visitors gather at Puarenga Park for parkrun.

‘Every action helps’: Family's plea to find Tokoroa teacher missing a week

Family and friends of Jayleb Che Dean, 36, continue the search.

'Abuse and harassment': Hundreds of local election races being won by default

Minister says he isn't concerned about the number of races with no competition.

'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footage

Today is the second day of the first phase of the inquest.

Lockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractions

Plans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month.

Award-nominated team devastated as thefts put livelihoods at risk

Thieves took everything from custom gear and petrol from vehicles, to boots and bags.