Latest news from Rotorua
Top honours for star salespeople
A Pāpāmoa agent won multiple top awards, including Salesperson of the Year.
Patients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have given
Private ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs.
'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Mayor urges Govt support to keep Air Chathams flights
The airline may drop its Whakatāne-Auckland route without financial help.
Hit-and-run accused banned from CBD after incident near night market
The incident occurred near the Rotorua Night Market on June 5.
Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.
How Rotorua is rallying to meet a million-can goal for foodbanks
One service organisation is confident Rotorua can help meet the 'big target'.
Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip
NZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.
Signatures sought for new State HIghway 2 bridge
The petition highlights congestion and the seismic risks of the current bridge.
Reporoa mum baking to thank the hospital that saved her son’s life
Her local playcentre has jumped in to help her bake goodies to sell for Starship.
Night market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after vehicle incident
Rotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.
Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.
Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled
Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.
Watch: Aerial footage of BoP flooding, unstable trees to be felled
Four trees on SH2 in Tauranga will be felled due to destabilisation.
Letters to the editor: Homeless plight makes me ashamed to be human
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics orders
A couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.
'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed
The council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.
'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.
'Long-life battery': The 90-year-old standing for council
Sandy Milne, nearly 91, plans to stand in the Whakatāne council elections.
Out of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow community
This weekend marks their first Matariki Pride festival with four events.
'Trapped under a vehicle': Woman critically injured in tow truck mishap
A van crushed a woman in a tow truck incident near Rotorua.
Gates open for Fieldays 2025
Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.
'Drive with care': Major fog, flooding causes highway closure
State Highway 2 is flooded between Kaikokopu Rd and Wilson Rd South.
Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.
Whakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new season
More than 1600 people applied for jobs for the winter season.
'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through
Shay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.
Pregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery
The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.
'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person critical
One lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.
Rural worries grow over copper network deregulation
Remote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.
Te Puke take hard-fought win, Rotoiti claim Tai Mitchell Shield
Round 10 of the Jordan Cup was won by Te Puke Sports over Greerton at Murray Salt Stadium.
Taupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery charges
The man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.
Man charged with arson after fire destroys house
Neighbours reported hearing smashing windows and seeing flames 'six feet high'.
'We want to stay': Deane pitches China cabin idea but homeless reluctant to leave CBD
Tiny Deane wants to import cabins from China to house the homeless.