Latest from Rotorua

Showing support for a worthy cause with new looks

Wig Wednesday raises money for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Mother and son remember the story behind a photo with Queen Elizabeth

'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'

Street view: Rotorua residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death

'Hers is going to be the biggest tangi of our lifetime.'

New Kiwi citizens share their stories

The first citizenship ceremony for 2022 was held at Rotorua Lakes Council on Wednesday.

By all accounts: 'It feels great to be recognised by your peers'

Paul Wollaston was presented the award at Chartered Accountants Bay of Plenty Gala Dinner

Paul Hickey: Waiata Anthems Week, growing older, barbecue competition

Paul Hickey discusses Waiata Anthems Week, growing older and a barbecue competition.

Swapping the classroom for Scion labs for a day

The day was arranged after Alex won Scion's Ngā Huarahi ki Te Ao Award at a science fair.

Jo Raphael: Emergency housing pain can't hide in the shadows now

OPINION: It's a sore, left to fester and now we're in crisis.

Aquatania working day and night for passport to a better life

Mokopuna proud of helping her kuia into aged care.

Subscribers weigh in on shining a brighter light on white-collar criminals

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Appeal for violent murder of pregnant girlfriend declined

Court has declined appeal by convicted murderer.

Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight

Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".

'Significant concern' as fewer women running in Bay of Plenty elections

'They see the impact of social media, the swipes, the hatred and misinformation.'

Calls mount for official inquiries into emergency housing

'The New Zealand public deserve to know that [public money] is being spent appropriately.'

Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground

Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.

Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels

The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.