Latest from Rotorua

Bay of Plenty councillor returns to barbering roots

Bay councillor Stacey Rose is loving his dual roles as an elected member and a barber.

The unexpected link between author's latest book and reality

Tina Shaw was just about to launch a book about a crippling virus when a real one hit.

Stephanie Worsop: How pregnancy taught me to love my body

If your body doesn't "bounce back" after pregnancy, that's okay, it doesn't have to.

L.A.B: Chemistry key to band's success

Enjoying an 'organic' rise in popularity, L.A.B will perform at Mt Smart Stadium

A face full of bugs leads to a lesson in biodiversity

OPINION: "We must rewild the world."

Bay of Plenty man avoids prison for manslaughter charge

Kawerau man sentenced to home detention after manslaughter of his father-in-law.

Samantha Motion: Jean Batten was my childhood hero. I've just learned she wasn't perfect.

Opinion: We can't always expect perfection of character from our pioneers and heroes.

Surviving and thriving: Covid-19 funding a 'lifesaver' for Bay businesses

Nearly 1000 businesses have made use of the Covid-19 funding to access expert advice.

How Jaya Vahua escaped the grips of death to become a successful barber

The self-taught barber has returned home to set up his own business.

'Jealous and possessive' ex-lover to spend life in prison for Rotorua murder

People could be seen sobbing in the public gallery as the sentence was handed down.

Reporoa dairy farmer fined for not registering cattle

The cattle weren't registered under the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme.

Local Focus: Candidates turn to young voters to deliver special Civics lesson

Senior students put candidates on the spot in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Letters to the editor: Rotorua doesn't need scooters

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Unattended cooking blamed for Rotorua blaze

Firefighters were called to the blaze at 7.50am.

Local filmmaker eligible for Oscar nomination

Cian Elyse White says storytelling is in her bones, and it's landed her an award.

Body in lake mystery: 'I want justice and I want answers'

Heartbroken mother speaks out as police release new information in the investigation

Tourism workers gain second chance through retraining programme

New employment opportunities are just a moment away.

Rotorua pickleball players take titles

"I love the hard, fast, volleying and smashing at the net ... attacking type of play."