Latest from Rotorua
Zizi Sparks: We can't fix child poverty with band-aids
OPINION: Addressing youth homelessness and poverty requires a collaborative approach.
'One of the better places': Bay to see hot, sunny Christmas Day
Get out your sunhat - it's shaping up to be a very warm Christmas Day!
Man dies after 'instinctive display of humanity'
The death and another incident have prompted a police warning.
'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
Three artists selected for pop-up summer residency
The Pop Up Residency project takes place from January 5 to January 31, 2021.
'Crap timing': Car smashes through surf shop front
Salt Air Surf owners awoke to a nasty surprise this morning.
Champions! Greerton win Bay of Plenty Cup
It is the club's fourth Bay of Plenty Cup crown.
Transformer a Christmas tree in disguise
The creative had previously made a Godzilla tree that sold for more than $300.
Bay of Plenty paw-lice pup heads into retirement
Amazing Asta queen of the streets for seven years.
'Shocking' attack on hot pool visitors
A man holidaying in Rotorua was attacked at a hot pool.
Two rescued, one helped after water incident
The harbourmaster is reminding people to wear life jackets after the incident.
Mountain Bike Rotorua gives free bikes to those in need
The winners would be drawn on Christmas Day.
Four rounds in one day! Dawn to dusk challenge for golfers
All money they raised in the Longest Day challenge will go to the Cancer Society.
Jo Raphael: The age-old conflict between landlords and tenants
OPINION: Who is the villain - the landlord or the tenant?
More than 40,000 to attend Rotorua events in 'humming' summer
"We are in for a really exciting summer."
Taxpayer bill for housing homeless in Rotorua revealed
Housing homeless people in Rotorua motels for three months cost nearly $4.7 million.
Rotorua Christmas Parade boosts community festive spirit
Rotorua's annual Christmas Parade gets a big thumbs up for organisers and the community.
Rediscovering a taonga in our backyard
Rotorua is a true gem, discovers Sarah Daniell on a recent weekend visit.
Motorbike rider in Waikato Hospital after Murupara crash
The crash in Ngaio Place was reported about 7.15am today.
Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty $29K richer
Two Lotto players from Papamoa and Bay of Plenty received early Christmas wins.
Dawn Picken: The wisdom of the Stoics - give yourself a break this Christmas
Opinion: Realising what we could lose can help us appreciate what we have.
Stephanie Worsop: Are the gaps in our knowledge getting worse?
Opinion: Everybody has gaps in their knowledge, what's yours?
Samantha Motion: A holly, jolly, news parody of the best Christmas song ever
OPINION: Is it even Christmas without the drunk tank or the boys of the NYPD choir?
Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe
Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,
Christmas feed to bring people together with cheer
The 2020 Rotorua Christmas Day Community Lunch still needs volunteers.
David Beck: Christmas Appeal a heartwarming experience
COMMENT: This community continues to blow me away.
You've smashed it Rotorua! Foodbank appeal to help record number of families
The money and food raised will help more than 300 families.
Revealed: Rotorua's top-performing suburbs of 2020
CoreLogic report shows Fordlands in Rotorua recorded a 28.9 per cent rise in median value.
Diggers, dirt, delays - but are Clayton Rd residents worried?
Residents are looking forward to the end of roadworks but don't mind the commotion.
Roller skaters' plea to Rotorua council
'Stones are not friends to those using small wheels.'
Questions as regional council mulls big rates rise
One-off 'humps' tend to repeat, warns councillor.
The horse whisperer: Rotorua legend refuses to quit
Bill Pomare has been training horses in Rotorua for decades. He just secured his best win.
Here comes Santa! Christmas parade rolls into town
Rotorua is in for a festive weekend with the Christmas Festival and Christmas Parade.