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'Mansion effect': Region's richest pay 163pc above Lake Tarawera's average

OneRoof's Property Rich List reveals where the wealthy buy in Rotorua

Auckland, Bay of Plenty Lotto winners score $500,000

One winner from the Bay of Plenty was drawn with 17 other lucky Lotto players on Saturday.

Premium Debate: Subscribers share stories of having their bank details hacked

Subscribers have their say.

Thunder, rain, hail: What to expect from the weather today

Thunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and strong winds for most of Sunday.

Hacking victim gets money back but calls for more protection

A Rotorua woman whose bank account was hacked has been reimbursed the stolen refunds.

'Easy way' to make money sees cannabis grower jailed

He wanted an easy way to make money, so got involved in a cannabis growing syndicate.

Danger zones: Warning for Mt Ruapehu visitors as eruption risk rises

Ski season visitors will need to check for hazard zones before arriving.

Woman fights council for almost 9 years to make home legal

Council says land issues put the property in breach of Building Code.

Rowing club paddling full speed into community lives

The Rotorua Rowing Club is holding a 'Learn To Row' series for high school students.

Tarawera eruption: Three warnings of the great disaster

It's told three opportunities presented themself to Tūhourangi warning of the eruption.

Therapy aids in keeping koeke safe and healthy

Ageing can rob us of the basic functions including eating and swallowing safely.

Mt Tarawera eruption birthed a new dawn

About 2am on June 10, 1886, the world changed irrevocably when Tarawera erupted.

Scammed: Woman left 'angry', 'violated' and broke after bank details stolen

'I want people to be aware this could happen to anyone, at any time.'

Abundance of events coming up to celebrate Matariki

Matariki, this year celebrated on June 24, is the nationally recognised Māori New Year.

Mt Tarawera eruption anniversary marked with film screening

On June 10, 1886, Mount Tarawera erupted, claiming 120 lives and grimly impacting iwi.

Rotorua 5.7 per cent rates rise one step closer

The mayor says a rates decrease and reduced expenditure won't carry the district forward.