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Accommodation providers fearful of February drop-off

The Bay accommodation sector says coming months are likely to be tough.

Complaints against councillors costs ratepayers $180k

Dunedin City Council spent $42,714 investigating complaints about elected members.

Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet

Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.

'Archaic': Local business owner slams shoplifter 'shaming'

"It's a shaming tactic that's a little bit archaic," a local business owner says.

Five geothermal hotspots for summer

From established attractions to remote pools - there's something for everyone.

'Sealed the deal': Riots lead expat to renounce US citizenship

"I don't see [American citizenship] having a value any more," says US expat.

Bright spot! New Zealand's sunniest town revealed

It has been a hard-won battle.

Are you kidding? Goat takes trip to Ngongotahā Four Square

"Only in Ngongotahā."

Evacuation at Rotorua managed isolation facility

The alarm was possibly caused by heavy rainfall.

Summer read: The people living in Rotorua's Kuirau Park. 'It's not that bad being us'

Meet some of Rotorua's seasoned "streeties" who say "it's not that bad being us".

'Don't worry Mum, I've already had a good life': Mum's message on melanoma

Michael Pilaar died in June 2017.

Christmas tragedy: Attack puts 21-year-old in hospital

Ben Osborne almost missed Christmas with his family after he was attacked

Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua

Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.

Local Focus: V8 Trike Tours to make up lost ground in Rotorua

'Cruise ship operation was 80 per cent of our income'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills

People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.

'Shocking' attack on hot pool visitors

A man holidaying in Rotorua was attacked at a hot pool.

Kids say: Lasagne please, but no fish

Lasagne proves the most popular dish in school lunch scheme.

Rediscovering a taonga in our backyard

Rotorua is a true gem, discovers Sarah Daniell on a recent weekend visit.