Latest news from Rotorua
13 Lotto winners each take home $22,652 in Second Division draw
Bay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.
'Remarkable': Ian calls time after 47 years at Rotorua company
"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."
Gail Pope: Journey to Ōtūkapuarangi: A letter from 1886
OPINION: An unidentified woman vividly described her trip to the Pink and White Terraces.
Opinion: Local Government Act needs urgent reform for accountability
OPINION: The act has critical deficiencies that undermine its goals.
'Blew us away': Appeal donations mean some 'get to have a Christmas this year'
Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.
Editorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining through
OPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.
Government to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motels
Two more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.
'Huge impact': Local cancer trust receives 'generous' $13k donation from Rotary club
The money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.
Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.
Arrest after German tourists track theft suspect using AirPods
Couple 'happy' something has been done after criticising initial police response.
Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer
'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.
'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds
'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'
Watch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robbery
A member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.
Watch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robbery
A member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.
Watch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of Plenty
At least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.
Women charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae named
The boy died in November following an alleged assault.
'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seized
Thirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.
Cancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charity
Duncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity
Opinion: How a cervical cancer diagnosis changed my life
Taupō mum of two Emma Kettlewell was diagnosed with cancer a year ago.
'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank
It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.
Authorities investigate Mount Putauaki blaze
Crews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.
Tourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervan
A man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.
This popular town's newspaper was closing. And then the editor stepped up
A newspaper has been saved, paving the way for several similar deals for other towns.
'More rescues': Swells spark rip warning for holiday hotspots
It comes as holidaymakers begin flocking to eastern beaches.
'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash
'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'
'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spaces
New footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Pregnant women forced to travel 87km for emergency C-sections due to maternity care shortage
Some in the community were 'devastated' by the change, which will begin in mid-January.
Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.
Man admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incident
A man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.
'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in street
Richard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.
At least three people injured in Lake Taupō crash
The crash was reported about 10am.
Summer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ
Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.