Latest from Rotorua

Kelly Makiha: Quite frankly, our house prices are sad
OPINION: Last thing young people need is a lack of enthusiasm to get ahead financially.

Croft returns to tackle ultramarathon
Runners from all over New Zealand will take on the Tarawera Ultramarathon this weekend.

Letters to the editor: Photo a nice way to symbolise hope
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

All rise: Region's criminal lawyers appointed district court judges
Two top defence lawyers in the region have been made judges in the district court.

'We're at our wits' end': Booze bans may be rushed in for reserves
Needles, faeces and violence related to alcohol have prompted an urgent council meeting.

Tūhourangi mourns the death of Allan Skipwith
Rotorua is farewelling a man who made great contributions to his iwi and the community.

Rotorua Rebels win historic Superstock Teams Championship
It is the team's first Superstock Teams Championships in 35 years.

Mount Maunganui victorious in T20 final
Mount Maunganui faced old rivals Greerton in the decider at the Bay Oval.

Aroha event fuses fashion with food for charity
Aroha event fuses fashion with food for charity, being held on Wednesday.

Iconic Mamaku shop owner hands over the reins
A Mamaku storeowner has handed over the reins after 60-plus years in business.

Local Focus: Former Green candidate fighting climate change one coffee at a time
A family turned vegan opens new cafe in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Reformed crime boss Billy Macfarlane is proving that his Pūwhakamua programme can rehabilitate hardened criminals
Opinion: With a 95 per cent success rate, Pūwhakamua should be considered for other areas.

Letters to the editor: Govt needs to intervene in house prices
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

How have our local gyms have fared close to a year after lockdown?
Some gyms got innovative to keep members "engaged", while others got overdue renos done.

Dawn Picken: Inequity hurts everyone - it's time to fix the whare
Opinion: We are still living in the house colonialism built and it's time to fix it.

Stephanie Worsop: The new obsession that's made us drop our phones
Stephanie Worsop has a new hobby - and she's on a roll.

Pūwhakamua offender rehabilitation course to expand in 2021
He's had a 95 per cent success rate with men. Now he's looking to help others.

Breaking the cycle: Domestic abuser turns life around with tikanga course
Pūwhakamua was his last chance at life. Joseph Herbert took it.

Rotorua Menz Shed need help to find stolen trailer
An overnight burglary at the Rotorua Community Menz's Shed has devastated members.

Rotorua woman set to defend ultramarathon title
This year marks the 13th edition of the Tarawera Ultramarathon.

Christmas giving will be big help for hospice
Rotorua Community Hospice and Farmers Rotorua are grateful for community's generosity.

Artistry to be explored at Art in the Park
Art in the Park 2021 is happening on Sunday, February 21 at Government Gardens.

Rotorua Seed Library opens at Te Aka Mauri
The Rotorua Seed Library has found a home at Te Aka Mauri and is seeking seed guardians.

Plethora of activities to celebrate Waitangi Day as community
There is plenty to enjoy and be involved in on Waitangi Day this weekend in Rotorua.

Bay of Plenty Symphonia brings the four seasons
Bay of Plenty Symphonia is performing in Rotorua on February 14.

Jo Raphael: What's next for tourism and hospitality?
OPINION: We're basking in a summer glow but it'll soon be back to reality.