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Howard takes long jump into medical career with top award win
She's a champion athlete who also wants to be a doctor. How will Gisele Howard fit it in?
Motels warned council in 2018 of ‘massive upcoming problem’
How the Rotorua Motel Association predicted the emergency housing crisis four years ago.
Council deputy chief executive resigns
One of the seven deputy chief executives has stepped away from the role.
Aftershocks continue as Taupō braces for another quake
The area is still being rattled after yesterday’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake.
Flying high: He overcame brain surgery to become a pilot
'I wouldn’t call it a hobby, it is a way of life - of living that dream.'
Business community looks to new council for long term vision it can back
An optimistic sector has shared its hopes for fixes to local issues in a recent survey.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The eight beating hearts of Te Arawa
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Famous Arawa warrior chief Rangitihi had eight children by four wives.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Mana whenua and airport find common ground
Have you noticed that the heartbeat of Rotorua is starting to gain moment?
Self-healing journey blossoms into career
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Spiritual teachings open to anyone who feels the calling.
Saboteur, brother of a cannibal, anti-vaxxer: Who is Graham Philip?
NZ's first convicted saboteur was motivated by debunked theories around the pandemic.
Quake tsunami destroys boats on Lake Taupō: 150 aftershocks rock North Island after 5.6 tremor
The quake and scores of aftershocks made for a sleepless night and left a trail of damage.
Revealed: First sabotage convict attempted to bring down national grid
New Zealand's first sabotage convict has been sent to prison.
5.6 magnitude quake in central North Island - dozens of aftershocks since
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the central North Island overnight.
Do what you can: Scope cafe's foodbank drive is back
Scope will exchange coffees for Salvation Army foodbank donations on December 7.
'Sick, down, wild, angry': Elders gutted by damage to houses for struggling families
It's a gutting setback to an iwi-led plan to help house their people.
Emergency housing review likely to go before Cabinet next month
An Act MP says the Government needs to release the review findings as soon as possible.
Crispian Stewart: Trout fishing tournament hooked on Rotorua
Tyler McGladdery is making his presence felt with some remarkable performances.
Iwi housing development 'ram-raided, stripped and desecrated'
Infrastructure damaged, 10-seater boat, 4WD truck, laptops among items taken.
Baby Elijah: Mum who suffocated son found guilty of manslaughter
Elijah Abraham Ngawhika died in August, 2021.
Why mayor and deputy mayor didn’t attend Saving Glenholme meeting
The deputy mayor has explained why she and the mayor did not attend the meeting.
Local Focus: Rotorua Heritage Week impacts our future
Rotorua Library's Heritage Week dug into the past and shaped the future.
Police appoint new Rotorua Area Commander
“He’s definitely the right person to lead Rotorua.”
100-year-old fishing cottage reno recognised at House of the Year awards
Judges commented on how the builder brought it in to the 21st century.
'Nowhere to go': Renter desperate to find new home to avoid emergency housing
“Rotorua is one of the worst places to find a place to live," the 29-year-old says.
'The Glenholme community is exhausted': Strong words erupt at public meeting
A public meeting has been held to discuss locals' concerns about a Kāinga Ora plan.
Baby Elijah murder trial: Infanticide or murder?
The jury is considering the charge of infanticide - a law unchanged for 85 years.
Te Arawa rangatira's life and mahi written into memoir
Taa Toby Curtis was able to approve the final draft a mere three weeks before his death.
Tickled ink: Free books galore after lockdown donation blitz
After a summer read? Friends of the Library is giving them away.
Felix Desmarais: This is the right way to arrange a toilet paper roll
"We’ve never been more divided - so it’s time we all get on board, on the right track."
Grassroots: Meet Rotorua's mower men
Teams in the districts regularly mow about land equal to 2200 rugby fields.
'No-brainer': Three-time cancer survivor calls for changes to travel assistance scheme
The Government has spent more than $31m on the scheme to July 2022.
'Crackhead, 'prostitute': Landlord found to have harassed tenant, threatened her with gang retribution
The tenant went nearly four months without a working shower.