Latest from Rotorua

Dawn Picken: Apologies are the first step, not the last word

Saying sorry is just a first step.

Maryana Garcia: Living light with only 50kg of belongings

OPINION: Maryana Garcia reflects on moving to Rotorua three months ago.

Glitz, glam, dancing around the corner as Hospice event approaches

The big night is just around the corner, when 10 dance couples will take to the stage.

Lakes DHB seeking $3m boost to treat patients

Growing waiting lists and missed targets for elective surgery are the cause.

Local Focus: Rotorua's male midwife says gender is irrelevant

One of only eight male midwives across the country. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whakarewarewa, MacDiarmid Institute co-designing education centre

Documents signed at Whakarewarewa Village continue the partnership for the next 7 years.

Council takes action on climate change, 'albeit 30 years too late'

Fewer frosts, hotter days and a higher chance of extreme rainfall events are likely.

'They are scared' - Number of kids in motels soars 62pc in year

Some social workers' entire caseloads are people in emergency housing.

Glass art magic and science: Pupils proud of creations

Glenholme School's senior students shared glass art creations in an exhibition this week.

Instrument fusion: Enjoy beautiful arrangements

The Aroha String Quartet and clarinet player Rachel Vernon will perform in Rotorua

'You can make a better life': Teen who crashed stolen ute given second chance

The sentencing judge said he wanted to give the teenager a chance to 'break the cycle'.

Interesting to learn from local stories at ArtsMad

The next ArtsMad session is being held on Thursday, August 10 with a range of speakers.

This high school has more Olympic gold than most countries

Lisa Carrington and Stacey Fluhler have more gold medals than most countries competing.

Some councillors 'embarrassing themselves' over urgent items

Four issues were raised in the meeting but none of them were considered urgent.

Rotorua shooting: Witnesses wanted as police investigation continues

One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.

Māori flag to fly at BOP regional council buildings

The last surviving designer of the flag says the move is "awesome".