Latest from Rotorua

School bus and van crash in Rotorua

The bus driver and the one passenger on the bus were not injured in the crash.

First citizenship ceremony of 2023 full of emotion and congratulations

Thirty people became Kiwi citizens at the first citizenship ceremony for 2023.

'No risk of a miscarriage of justice': Supreme Court dismisses violent killer's appeal bid

The Court of Appeal had dismissed an application for leave to appeal.

Person dies after Galatea crash

Police were called to a crash on Galatea Rd on February 26.

Quality scores amid challenging conditions at golf tournament

Lakeview Golf & Country Club’s Helix Lakeview Classic Golf tournament had 110 players.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Te Matatini showcases huge commitment from all involved

OPINION: I saw Te Matatini showcasing the best kapa haka in the world.

Opinion: Retirees shouldn't be on the bones of their backsides

Jo Raphael says Kiwis should enjoy the fruits of their labour in their golden years.

'S***load of damage': Rotorua service station targeted in overnight ram raid

Police responded to reports of a burglary at commercial premises.

Readers' views: Democracy will fail if left to rely on one person, one vote

Our readers have their say.

Opinion: Cut the grass, not the costs - it'll be worth it in the long run

OPINION: Kiri Gillespie says let's not welcome tourists back with scruffy berms.

Former MP Paul East dies

East, 76, was a former Attorney-General, MP for Rotorua and deputy mayor.

'A great deal of care': Neighbours praise social housing plans for Pukehangi

Residents learned more about 60 new houses being built in their area for those in need.

Teens aged 13 and 14 arrested after service station robbed

Police have not ruled out further charges or arrests.

Woman appears in court charged with driving into graves and headstones

A woman accused of driving into headstones at the Rotorua cemetery has appeared in court.

'My heroes': How Ukrainians in the Bay are feeling one year on

'I still can’t believe it. It’s scary. I have been through sadness, anger, and denial.'

'My heroes': Local Ukrainians reflect on Russian war, one year on

A Bay charity has raised around $20,000 dollars for abandoned animals in Ukraine.

‘It makes us feel very proud’: Leaders celebrate Te Arawa’s strong showing at Te Matatini

Te Arawa kapa haka group Ngati Whakaue came second equal at Te Matatini festival.

Second Ngongotahā public meeting called over 350-house development

A second public meeting is being over plans to build 350 new houses in Ngongotahā.