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The Premium Debate: Renting out rooms a no-brainer?

Some say Bay of Plenty homeowners discovering perks of renting rooms are ‘great Kiwis’.

Man charged with Claude Takao’s murder appears in court

The 47-year-old was found dead down a bank last month.

Rotorua Museum: Millions would have to be repaid if full restoration doesn't continue

A potential plan to cover the costs has been found - but it isn't confirmed

DNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara man

Lofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.

'You had your way with her': Entertainment figure denies drugging, raping women

The defendant spends his fourth day in the dock giving evidence in his defence.

Truck recovery closes SH1 Desert Rd

Detours are in place.

700 men in 5 years were told they have this cancer. Mark's diagnosis shocked him

"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"

'Game-changer': Meet the regional businesses using AI and TikTok to find new customers

Using AI to answer visitor questions in real time online can be a major asset.

Dancing for Hospice: Theatregoers adapt for this year's event

'Part of something magical': Dancers ready for the spotlight.

'It was mean as': Rotorua Matariki celebration aired nationwide

This year, for the first time, women were part of the hautapu ceremony.

'Painstaking process': Council identifies projects involving man accused of forgery

The council says it has spoken to some property owners and will send letters to others.

Opinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challenges

Mātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.

'Welcome back': International students return to Rotorua after four-year hiatus

'They add value to the learning environment and the community.'

Study finds plastic pollution in Lake Rotorua comparable with lakes in Europe and US

The study included samples taken from 38 lakes across 23 different countries.

'I wasn't lying but I was hiding a lot': Entertainment figure questioned over affairs

He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.

Matariki in Rotorua: What's on this weekend to celebrate the Māori New Year

Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.

Ngāti Rangitihi retuned to Te Ariki to avenge loss

This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.

Housing shortage: Homes could be built on cemetery reserve

Ngāti Whakaue gifted the land in 1880 and now aims to ease housing pressure.