Latest from Rotorua

Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others

Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.

Local Focus: Escaping from Covid, the new game business launching in Rotorua

Escapade pivots in a post-Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Businesses need 'broad shoulders' after Budget under-delivers, Bay sector leaders say

Not enough to offset housing costs but makes "life a little bit easier at the fringes".

Tokoroa man admits making and using fake $50 notes

The 39-year-old aluminium joiner had equipment and materials to make the fake $50 notes.

Two injured in Bay crash

Five people were injured from the two-car crash.

Welcome to Rotorua Raukura and Zephyr

It means there could potentially be three eggs laid each year, per pair.

Rotorua Netball struck again: No parking signs stolen, club hacked off

It's not the only thing stolen from the club in recent months and the club is over it.

Letters to the editor: Bias against Israel is obvious

Readers have their say.

Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away

The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.

Rugby player handed lengthy suspension after 'sickening' blow

Incidents included punching, stomping, dangerous tackles, and referee abuse.

Zizi Sparks: Programmes to address racism should be embraced

OPINION: Systemic racism is still very much alive.

Letters to the editor: Housing crisis didn't sneak up on us

Readers have their say.

$29m for economic development should be in plan for the future, committee recommends

A council committee has made a number of recommendations for the city's long-term plan.

Steamers and Volcanix line up opponents

The Bunnings Warehouse NPC and Farah Palmer Cup draws have been announced for 2021.

Restaurant to donate 1000 meals for Rotorua's needy

Rotorua restaurant owner Deep Kumar is donating 1000 meals in tribute to his family.

Surprise star helps Bay of Plenty economy top regional ranking

However, Rotorua's economy struggled.