Latest from Public Interest - Rotorua
Car crashes into restaurant
A car has crashed through the window of Urbano restaurant on Fenton St Rotorua. Video / Andrew Warner
An extraordinary lady with a powerful memory
Nanny Hariata Ririnui (nee Crampton) was born in the year 1919.
Cultural passion on display at eastside school event
Rotorua East Kāhui Ako decided to come together and hold a free event.
Tamariki retrace steps of tipuna across the ocean
A group of tamariki from Rotokawa School has been in a unique learning environment.
'I took a leap': Ahurei way to reconnect and strengthen whakapapa
The Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei has helped strengthen whānau bonds.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Growing te reo Māori from within
This is about creating a meaningful relationship between you and Te Reo Māori.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The death of Hikaawarua is avenged
With the death of Hikaawarua news returned to the people of Ngāti Tamakari.
Reggae artist Luke Whaanga releases first studio album
Home isn’t four walls and a ceiling, it’s a feeling, and Home for me is on a stage.
Increased geothermal activity prompts change of venue for Waitangi Day celebrations
Rotorua’s annual Waitangi Day event is shifting its venue.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Slight transgression leads to Hikaawarua’s death
There is one warrior of the past who was likened to the great Whakataupotiki of Hawaiki.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Waiata Tangi: ‘Mātou ō kame mōkai ā!’
Composed in the year 2016 this waiata is the written expression of lived experience.
Keeping the legacy of past entertainers alive
The energy in this production is absolutely contagious, and everyone is absolutely hyped.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The story of the wharepuni Tuhoromatakaka
Tuhoromatakaka is the small whare puni standing in the heart of Te Whakarewarewa.
Well-known dance instructor makes triumphant return to dance scene
"When you take a break and come back, you need to sharpen up."
Taking Māori performance to the world
Rosie Belvie has recently returned home after performance in Jerusalem.
Dedication to finding whānau homes
Financial advisor Roszarri Wiringi is heling people find their first homes.
Hongi Hika’s clash with Te Arawa
In 1822, Hongi Hika raised a large war party intending to move through the North Island.
Finding a purpose for his people in the law
We catch up again with Young Achiever Te Maiora Rurehe.
Shirley Day, 61, crosses finish line at Kailua-Kona
Being fit and strong has benefits for the entire whānau.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Protecting local resources
Korowhakatupua is a mokai who had her kāinga on the shores of the Utuhina River.
Anthem of our pride: Origin of the Maori Battalion tune
Waiata composed during Te Arawa’s preparation for Te Tiriti o Waitangi centennial.
Fostering future talent: Summer rugby league programme for tamariki
Six-week summer rugby league programme for 5 to 10-year-olds.