Latest from Rotorua

Stephanie Worsop: Trampoline injuries raise questions about cotton wool kids
Opinion: Kids may be shielded from more dangers but are they learning risk management?

New Kiwis: Citizenship ceremonies back in person
Twenty-six people became new Kiwis on Tuesday at a citizenship ceremony.

Cha-ching! Rotorua Lotto player among the winners
Sixteen Lotto players shared second division.

'The woman with the heart of gold': Ani Rolfe farewelled
The "woman with the heart of gold" took her final breath on Friday.

'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms
Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.

Large blaze extinguished before reaching houses
Eight crews are at the scene and the fire has been contained.

Tauranga youngster impresses at NZ Motocross Champs
The second round of the championships was held in Rotorua on Sunday.

Letters to the editor: Wisdom doesn't come from education
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

BOP bike crash claims near $30m in four years
Bay of Plenty-based motorcyclists are being urged to attend free rider safety talks.

Vacancies! Pop-up job shop makes job hunt easier
Jobseekers and employers alike can pop in to the MSD job shop at Rotorua Central Mall.

'Worst case of mange I had ever seen': Rescued puppy's amazing recovery
A dog that features on the SPCA list of shame has a new life.

Bay of Plenty's Sam Cane to co-captain Chiefs
Cane will captain alongside halfback Brad Weber.

McRobbery: Staff threatened and sugar taken
Police were notified of the incident at 9.25pm.

Kelly Makiha: Police chase rethink needs to save lives
Opinion: A rethink of the police pursuit rules will hopefully be a lifesaver

Anger at court delay in stalking incident: 'I just want an outcome so I can move on'
Rongopai Pene repeatedly followed the woman while she ran through Puarenga Park.

'She was quintessentially elegant': Kiriwaitingi (Del) Rei farewelled
"Haere rā Del, go in peace, you have left an amazing legacy."

Charles Williams: The street artist turned ultramarathoner inspiring change
The man behind the spray can is a runner helping others in their weight-loss battles.

Stephanie Worsop: Addressing period poverty a win for all
Opinion: No person should be disadvantaged by a natural bodily function.

Here's why the flu might never impact NZ the same way again
Lessons learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic could spell the end for influenza.

Sun, music and creativity at Art in the Park
More than 80 artists displayed their work at the long-running showcase for local arts.

It's a sell out! No tickets left for double header at Bay Oval
Black Caps and White Ferns to face Australia and England in front of a sold out crowd.

'Unheard of': Million-dollar sales becoming more common in Rotorua
REINZ: The Bay's median house price was now $769,000.

Two Bay of Plenty Lotto players in the money
Second division was split between 21 people.

Review: A symphonic treat for music lovers in Rotorua
Bravo to the Bay of Plenty Symphonia.

Unstoppable: Cancer no barrier to triathlon goal
Nancy Langton is not letting terminal cancer slow her down.

Letters to the editor: Why is our water being exported?
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Watch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikes
Police had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.

Stephanie Worsop: When indulging in star signs goes too far
Opinion: Is mercury in retrograde really zapping my Libran zest?