Latest from Rotorua

Truck and trailer rolled into river at Waioeka Gorge injuring one person seriously

One person was taken to Gisborne Hospital with serious injuries.

Couple married 70 years share their success secrets

Plus ideas for how to celebrate Valentine's Day with your special someone

Wastewater overflow may have entered three Rotorua streams - council

Residents are to avoid recreation/swimming at the streams until the all-clear is given.

Dawn Picken: A message for singles before V-day

OPINION: Some of us are giving Cupid a break this Valentine's Day.

Less shame and better attendance; Bay of Plenty schools supportive of free period products

Phase Two of the Government's free period product initiative will begin soon.

Carmen Hall: Let's make period undies available in schools free

Poor access to period products can affect students' attendance and engagement at school.

'Your house is on fire': Blaze destroys family's Mamaku home

Then the community stepped in to help the Walker family rebuild their lives.

Double life: Youth worker and drug-dealer jailed

Rebels gang chapter vice-president Mark Glassie was also employed as a youth worker.

Letters: A tale of what was once two great tourist towns

Our readers have their say.

'A real kick in the guts': Ironman NZ postponed

The event was set to be held in Taupō on March 5.

Hopes new collaborative classroom will help kids 'think globally'

Lynmore Primary School pupils will use the new collaborative teaching space this week.

'Horrendous act': Gang members jailed for violent attack on visitors

Two gang members bashed the men who spoke in their Chinese language.

'Horrific violence': Man sentenced after tying woman in noose and raping her

Shad Undersen told his victim she was going to 'die today'.

'Dire shortage': First-home buyers, elderly bear brunt of housing crisis

A council report shows Rotorua could have a housing shortfall of 1890 homes next year.

Drink-driving mum with kids in car gets home detention

A woman who drove drunk with kids in car has been sentenced to home detention.

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