Tawhanga and Matarika Rika awarded bravery medals

Rakaia Salmon

The iconic Rakaia salmon sculpture on SH1 has been refurbished by the same artist who created it more than 35 years ago. Video / Mike Thorpe / Tim Tarbotton

Touch kids go to great heights to get to Rotorua tournament

Touch kids trekked 3km over hills and rough terrain to reach a ride out of the area so they could make a Rotorua touch tournament.

Bay of Plenty electrical storm: Lightning strikes in Rotorua

Spectacular lightning strikes that lit up the sky over Rotorua on Wednesday night were captured from Western Heights. Video / Sue Atkinson

Bay of Plenty lightning storm over Tauranga

A condensed snapshot of lightning flashes captured from The Avenues looking towards the Maungatapu Bridge on Wednesday night. Video / Jenna Preest

Hot pie vending machine brings favourite to Rotorua

The PieBot is the first hot pie vending machines to be installed in Rotorua, and offers all 10 Maketū Pies flavours.

Rotorua teen author turns life challenges into resilience-focused sports book

Austin Mitchell has turned his passion for rugby into a book aimed at helping young players build skills, resilience and confidence. Video / Supplied

Rotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired in High Court

Protesters waved signs outside the Rotorua courthouse as the hearing started. Video / Ben Fraser

Fill the Bus 2025

Fill the Bus is back for 2025 collecting food donations for the Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank.

Giant waterslides open in Rotorua for the first time

Two “Mega Slides” are opening at Adventure Playground in Ngongotahā. Videos / Adventure Playground, Waterworld Waterparks

Rotorua lake weed build up

Removal of lake weed at Rotorua Lakefront. Video / Ben Fraser

Zorb's Can for a Ride locals' day is back

Zorb Rotorua duty manager Scott Graham encourages everyone to get to “Can for a Ride” day. Video / Annabel Reid

Rotorua floatplane has engine trouble

Darren Williams started filming after hearing the Volcanic Air floatplane backfiring and spluttering on November 6. Video / Darren Williams

Puarenga Stream running high in Rotorua

Puarenga Stream is running high in Rotorua. Video / Supplied

Rotorua Lakefront weed

Weed has built up on the Rotorua Lakefront after this week's high winds and rain. Video / Ben Fraser

Rotorua lake weed

Weed washed up at Rotorua Lakefront following last night's wild weather. Video / Ben Fraser, Supplied

White tūī spotted in Eastern Bay of Plenty

A rarely-sighted white tūī has been hanging around a Waiotahe neighbourhood in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Nathan Pye

Truck rolls south of Rotorua

The truck overturned on Monday afternoon.

Legend of the Peaks

The event, which begins this Friday, is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances. Video / Legend of the Peaks

Ra Whakamana Rotorua

Ra Whakamana Rotorua at Village Green. Video / Ben Fraser

Search for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean

Search and Rescue teams and members of Jayleb-Che Dean's family have been searching the bush, waterways and farming area south of Rotorua. Video / Supplied

Rotorua mega strike

Mega strike at Rotorua's Village Green.

Footage shows Rotorua rugby club burning

Footage sent to the Rotorua Daily Post showed the Whakarewarewa Rugby Community Sports club burning early Tuesday morning. Video / Supplied

Firefighters strike for pay, staffing

NZPFU secretaries Des Chan and Mike Swanson from Rotorua and Tauranga speak about today's firefighter strikes.

Ute driver crashes into motorcyclist in Taupō

Footage shows a ute crashing into a motorcyclist in Taupō.

New Zealand’s longest-serving councillor, Rotorua’s Trevor Maxwell

Rotorua’s Trevor Maxwell looks to have booked himself another three years in local government. Video / Alan Gibson

Rotorua mayoral race: Tapsell ‘concerned’ if Lee re-elected; Rainbow Storytime sparks debate

Candidates expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes at a forum in Rotorua. Video / Mathew Nash

Manu Samoa and Fiji teams welcomed to Rotorua

Manu Samoa and Fiji are welcomed on to Te Papaiouru Marae at Ōhinemutu in Rotorua ahead of their Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday. Video / Annabel Reid

Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractions

The "large hole" has cut off vehicle and pedestrian access to popular Rotorua attractions. Video / Aukaha News

Lakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua

Lakeland Queen is back on Lake Rotorua after four years. Video / Kelly Makiha and Annabel Reid

StokedNZ founder Debra Brockelsby on what inspired her to start a business selling 'towelies'

Debra is also organising a 'topless swim' to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Video / Megan Wilson

Rotorua teachers strike over 1% pay rise offer

Secondary school teachers and supporters picketing on the corner of Pukuatua St and Old Taupo Rd in Rotorua.

Whakatāne house fire

House fire on Farnsworth Cres in Whakatāne. Video / Supplied

Petrol tanker crash south of Rotorua kills one, SH5 closed

State Highway 5 is closed with diversions in place following a fatal tanker truck this morning. Video / Ben Fraser

Steven Adams Camps in Rotorua

Nearly 300 children from around Rotorua got the chance to train with NBA star Steven Adams today. Video / Kelly Makiha

Tauranga secures 2028 World Triathlon Championship Final as part of three year partnership

Tauranga has secured the 2028 World Triathlon Championship Final as part of three year partnership with World Triathlon. Video / Supplied

Aerial flooding footage

Footage of flooding in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Bay of Plenty Helicopters, supplied

Eastern Bay of Plenty flooding

Flooding near Ruatoki in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Kea Kids News: The small rugby player making big moves

One to watch! Reporter Ollie is in Rotorua, where 12-year-old Kyro’s physical size is no match for his talent, tenacity, and dedication on the rugby field. Video / Kea Kids News

Paige Johnson flower tribute set ablaze

A flower tribute for Paige Johnson, who was killed after allegedly being hit by a motorcycle at Rotorua crossing, has been set on fire. Video / Supplied, Ben Fraser

Farmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractor

Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue Trust