The last 28th Māori Battalion soldier has praised the mahi, but says it took too long.

Pilot: 'It felt that we were doing as much as we could but not enough for people.'

Taupō's black billed gulls are claiming 'underbird' status for Bird of the Year.

Rotorua Museum's single biggest art collection - works by a little-known Dutch painter.

Police and Fire and Emergency services were alerted to the incident this afternoon.

'All we want is for our kids to walk through life with pride. We see this here ...'

''It was a no-brainer to lock him in.''

Subvariants BQ.1.1 and XBB have been detected in New Zealand.

Sisters Prue and Felicity Campbell are celebrating 20 years of running The Brantry.

Police, Coastguard and Land Search and Rescue New Zealand are continuing the search.

Fun murals and a vein scanner are lifting patient spirits at Taupō Hospital.

Try chickpea pancakes for a simple gluten-free, vegan base for any number of fillings.

A Rotorua breast cancer survivor urges people to support the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal.

A search for the man is focussed around the Mokoia Island area.

There was a little bit of something for everyone in Rotorua this weekend.

Demand is going up for KidsCan food at schools.

Artists emerged in alleyways around Taupō for the annual Graffiato Street Art extravaganza.

Drownings are already over 80 per cent of the 10-year average with two months to go.

Emergency services are at the scene

Matenga Hapi, 24, wants to support other Māori into employment.

Dimple Digital holding Bowls and BBQ to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua.

Labour weekend has promised visitors and locals alike sunshine and a lot of fun.

About $17 million in tourism spending has been lost due to 'negative perceptions'.