Latest from Rotorua

'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear

After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.

What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels

One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.

More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers

Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.

'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections

One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.

'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing

Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.

Brazen thieves target stream work site, regional council gear stolen

Thefts of equipment in Ngongatahā.

Mountain biking manuhiri spent more than $100m last year in Rotorua, report says

This is projected to increase significantly as international visitors return.

Cash in the neighbourhood for community groups

Applications for Rotorua Lakes Council's large Neighbourhood Matching Fund are now open

Police seek witnesses to knifepoint robbery

Kalah Bar in Ngongatahā was robbed by someone wielding a knife.

Homeless, hopeful and horrifying: Rotorua's emergency housing story

What you need to know about Rotorua's emergency housing situation.

Mum's school pick-up horror: 'She could have wiped us all out'

A Rotorua mother with children in the car describes their frightening experience.

Health warning issued for Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, Okere arm of Lake Rotoiti

Toi Te Ora Public Health has advised avoiding any activity in the lake.

'Ridiculous': Cost of Rotorua reserves proposal to date revealed

Rotorua MP Todd McClay says the public have 'a right to be angry' about the cost.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on road potholes

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Sonya Bateson: Easier for young minds to absorb new languages

OPINION: Te reo is everywhere. And in a few more years it'll be more common still.

First man ever accused of sabotage appears in court

The first man ever accused of sabotage in NZ has appeared in court.