Latest from Rotorua

Luke Kirkness: Govt inviting vigilantism by lack of action against crime

OPINION: They've opened the bank and made promises but little has transpired.

Gangs, meth, guns and murder: Killer woman a 'powder keg fuelled with rage'

Moetu Kaitai has been jailed for life after getting angry at men and shooting Kalvin Kana.

Letters: Efforts to improve drug rehab access 'wasted'

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

'Quite special': One family, one church, three weddings

Rosemary Robb has always wanted to get married at St Faith's. Today her dream comes true.

Jiu jitsu, tattoos, and orchids - What's on in the Bay this long weekend

Indigenous tattooing, orchids, jiu jitsu and more.

Subscribers weigh in on Rotorua tourism operators wanting Govt fix for 'brand damage'

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Subscribers weigh in on rising costs to add $110 a week

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Local Focus: Who's got the voting vibes?

Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.

Rotorua's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata takes on the big shots in hockey

A little kura has qualified for the Rankin Cup - the top-tier secondary school tournament.

Mattresses, fridges, biking in heels: Waipa Mill's first female worker turns 100

Aline Douglas used to have to bike home to use the toilet. There wasn't one at work.

Te Arawa Lakes Trust hits the right note with spa events

Pamper days are a great way to connect with the community.

Kapa shine on stage, screen

Rangatahi the stars whatever the format of comps.

Ngahue fulfils destiny with stone of Poutini

When Kupe and Ngahue had successfully secured the pounamu, they returned to Hawaiki.

Have a say about our rohe

Vote now because your next chance is three years away.

Opinion: Survivors should not be made to feel attackers' lives are worth more

Opinion: It is easy to get away with rape and sexual assault in our beautiful country.

What DHBS spent incentivising jabs - and why an expert says it was the right move

Incentives were a "positive way" of encouraging people to get vaccinated, an expert said.