Latest from Rotorua

TVNZ screening of Craig McLachlan doco slammed by sexual assault advocate

TVNZ says the documentary is a personal story and focuses on McLachlan's experience.

'Anything we receive is greatly appreciated': $15m boost for Māori tourism operators

Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson made the announcement in Rotorua on Thursday.

'Absolutely gobsmacked': NZ's newest sporting Dame

Ruia Morrison, the 85-year-old tennis icon, is New Zealand's newest sporting Dame.

Arise Sir Buck! All Black great among eight new knights, dames

Wayne 'Buck' Shelford gratefully accepts his unexpected Knighthood honour.

Exclusive: Vettori's warning for Adesanya ahead of UFC title bout

In a rematch of their 2018 bout, Marvin Vettori is looking to settle the score.

Leah Tebbutt: Racist ideas ensured my strongest connection to my whakapapa is a man no longer here

OPINION: My Poppa is my identity to te ao Māori

Why some motels are choosing visitors over homeless

What's happening now with the Government's plan to change emergency housing in Rotorua?

$242m for Māori health: What Māori can expect from millions

Peeni Henare speaks on the $242m set aside from the Budget for Māori health

Rotorua kura able to rearrange school dates according to Māori calendar

There will be four weeks' holiday instead of two weeks at every end-of-term.

Aerial thrill-seeking tourism venture to open by summer

The new adventure park will be open in time for the summer holidays.

In hot water: The best places to bathe in New Zealand

Where to warm up in warm water this winter.

Rotorua's famous Blue Baths closed - but why?

There are concerns about the 'structural integrity' of the 88-year-old building.

Crash victim's whānau still 'in denial' and angry

The family of a Ngongotaha fatal crash victim have spoken out about their deep loss.

'Cruel treatment': Father and girlfriend jailed for 'disturbing' child abuse

The children suffered repeated physical assaults involving weapons.

'Crazy situation': Slow police vetting worsening ECE 'teacher crisis', recruiter says

Police vetting service under pressure: 'The risk is too high if we get it wrong'

Motorcyclist's death 'avoidable', other man involved an 'unconvincing witness'

Rotorua coroner has released his findings into the death of road crash victim.