Inspired by daughter Steph, Lee-Anne Willis takes on Ironman NZ on Saturday.

A new report suggesting Rotorua is at risk of turning into a ghost town has been discredited by locals and leaders who say the city is buoyant and bucking trends.

Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.

Taupo wants to take advantage of $100 million of investment planned for Mount Ruapehu.

Local tourist attractions have made the top 10 dream bucket list experiences in a recent travel company poll.

The Geyser Community Foundation has more than $45,000 available for the Rotorua and Taupo communities from its Tindall Foundation

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region. Metservice said in a statement scattered heavy showers with thunderstorms

A two-man battle is developing for national enduro championship honours this year, with just a handful of points to separate defending

Ryan Lucas' friend saved his life after he was knocked unconscious after plunging down a waterfall.

Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.

A person was trapped after their car rolled on the Desert Rd this morning. A police spokeswoman said a female was taken to hospital

The newly-announced Mana-Maori electoral deal is already causing acrimony, writes Bryce Edwards.

A series of nearly 300 small earthquakes in the Taupo and Rotorua areas since last Monday may be related to 'stretching' in the area's volcanic zone.

The third round of the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional finalists have been announced. Central Plateau announced their

Rod and reel found after angler disappears.

The body of missing woman Barbara Thomson has been found by police.

A renowned whitewater kayaker nearly drowned after riding a 25m waterfall last night.

A helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.

A review to improve the experience and manage growing visitor numbers on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is underway. The Department

By Rebecca Malcolmrebecca.malcolm@nzme.co.nz Local firefighters could head to Christchurch next week as the fire in the Port Hills

CHASING: Cameron Brown will be top seed as he looks for a world record 13th victory at the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand

Test match tickets for the British and Irish Lions tour are already sold out with only general admission remaining for the match against

Overcrowding and hygiene issues have led to Genesis Energy banning all freedom camping on land it owns at the Tokaanu Marina on the

They are ranked number two on TripAdvisor's list of things to do in Taupo but tourist water releases from the Aratiatia Dam have been

The power of social media has reunited three family photo albums with their owner. A police media spokeswoman said the albums were

A severe weather watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty and Taupo. Rain with possible heavy falls is expected today and into tomorrow. In

Rotorua will not host the Raggamuffin festival this year. The promoters of the show announced on Friday that the 10th festival, scheduled

Rachael De Jong drowned near Taupo on Waitangi Day - one of 31 drownings so far. Ahead of her funeral today, her family have written this tribute.

ROUND TWO: Mount Maunganui's Cody Cooper, formerly from Opotiki, the defending champion in the MX1 class and the 2017 series leader

Police say the death of a 53-year-old man is a reminder that not only children are vulnerable in driveways.