Weekend winners: Whakatāne Lotto player scores $1m
Players from Tokoroa and Tauranga also won big in Saturday’s live draw.
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Weather: Heavy rain watch issued for North Island regions
MetService is warning that thunderstorms and downpours are possible.
Business digest: Foodstuffs North Island celebrates success at annual Excellence Awards
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Public pressure makes Rotorua ‘the best city in the world’ again
The number of people in emergency housing has nearly halved in a year, figures show.
Lake Rotoiti house price record smashed for the third time in three months
“If we had another property like it, we could sell it tomorrow.”
Person critical after crash at Tokoroa event
Emergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.
Opinion: Time for more focus on financial literacy in schools
OPINION: Kids need to be told the realities of how money works.
‘It’s cool to be a Kiwi’: The Black Seeds’ Barnaby Weir on the band’s 25th anniversary; the longevity of their distinctive sound
The Black Seeds will bring their reggae-funk beats to Tauranga in March, for First We Eat.
Kapa haka is much more than just singing and dancing
OPINION: Kapa haka places us amid angels and warriors, past present and future.
Mark Lister: Investment lessons from Gabrielle
Property is a great investment ingredient, but it’s much better with a side of shares.
Severe thunderstorm watch: Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, Taupō could get lashed today
“These thunderstorms will bring localised heavy rain and small hail."
Tūrangi's finest thrust on to NZ's biggest golfing stage
He's a pretty handy Tūrangi golfer, but John Solly is about to step on to the big stage.
Like 'bees to a hive' Rotorua's mowers have been busy taming the weeds
There has been widespread attention on the district's overgrown grass in recent days.
'I cried so much': K-cup mum's 15-year battle for breast reduction surgery
Laila is “constantly” in pain and cannot run, play sports, or breastfeed her children.
Recipe: Charred smokey iceberg lettuce
Charred iceberg lettuce with smokey sunflower seed cream and spiced garlic oil.
Te Arawa's Te Matatini kapa haka groups to stage free concert for locals
Te Arawa's Matatini kapa haka groups are to give a free concert the day after Lakeside.
'In the dark': Rotorua’s community boards excluded from drafting annual plan
One forum between them and staff is not enough, chairman says.
Respects paid to Taupō's first mayor
Taupō's first mayor Joan Williamson has died at the age of 92.
Five hurt in SH36 crash, highway closed at Hamurana
The crash was reported about 2.10pm.
'Healthy banter': Tauranga teacher’s tough lesson for pupils in club cricket final
Plenty of banter in match between teacher and pupils
Spiderman swings into action for cyclone relief
Two spider suit-clad superheroes will be collecting around town this weekend.
'Horrified': Bronze bust of tourism pioneer 'ripped out' of stand at Government Gardens
The council said it had deployed additional resources to help deter any similar offending.
Malachi's murder: Inside the custody battle that left 5yo with killer caregiver
Family Court file reveals desperate effort by Malachi's cousin to be his legal guardian.
QE Health invites Rotorua community to experience new facility
Health and wellness go hand in hand at the new centre.
From contemplating suicide to Ironman start: Adam's journey to recovery
Two years ago Adam Sommerville was at his lowest point, now he's on track to be an Ironman
Scholarships an exciting start to the year for students
Tate Tisdall, 17, and Ihita Nath, 14, have received Scholarships from Speech New Zealand.
Mrs Universe 2022 in Bulgaria an eye-opening experience
Rotorua's Kogi So was one of 91 delegates competing in the international pageant.
Two people injured after separate incidents on Pukuatua St
Police say there is no information that suggests any connection between the incidents.
$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection system
It has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.
'Significant difference': Families reap rewards from mammoth fundraiser efforts
The results of an annual fundraiser have thrilled its organisers despite cost of living.
'Māori land saga': Couple owe trust $332k for not sharing rent profit
Rotorua couple claim court failed to uphold Tikanga when enforcing insolvency.
'My mind boggled': Victim of masseur who filmed female clients describes impact
One victim says the offence has taken her to some 'pretty dark places'.
Getting the band back together
Two Taupō locals are dusting off their ukuleles, and hope that more will join them.
Lisa Carrington: The scariest week of my career
There’s one sentence that helps explain why Carrington is NZ's most decorated athlete.