Tourists on a Rotorua scenic flight got more adventure than they bargained for when the float plane’s engine failed mid-air.

Beginning over Mokoia Island, it headed southeast across Lake Rotorua, continuing south past nearby lakes, and then looped ...

A multi-agency clean-up to clear Lake Rotorua and the waterfront boardwalk of lake weed is expected to last beyond next week.

Treated wastewater is usually pumped to Whakarewarewa Forest, where it is sprayed on to blocks of land, but Wednesday's overflow drained into Lake Rotorua via Sulphur Bay.

Lake Rotorua, which sits at the heart of a dormant volcano and is the setting for one of New Zealand's most famous Māori love stories, has been mapped in detail for the 1st time. New maps have ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Lake Rotorua is one of the most popular lakes on the North Island of New Zealand, and ...

A health warning has been issued for the northern side of Lake Rotorua today as routine water test results provided by Environment Bay of Plenty confirms a bloom of toxic algae (also known as ...

Mansion turned lodge, 5 minutes from the city; Timeless decor; Classic decor rooms; Get a massage or go kayaking; Golf course. This is a charming inn dating back to the 1930s that attracts tourists as ...

The North Island of New Zealand is chock full of volcanoes---and big volcanoes at that. No less than four major calderas sit in the Taupo Volcanic Zone (TVZ) that stretches from White Island in the ...

This is not the first time windblown lake weed has caused issues at Lake Rotorua. In 2022, 300 tonnes of weed was removed, ...