Latest from Rotorua

Luke Kirkness: Why Peter Burling's on the Mt Rushmore of NZ sport

Opinion: Peter Burling has cemented his place in New Zealand sporting folklore.

Suicide and grief: 'Six months after we lost Mike, I couldn't stop bloody crying'

Rotorua man John Richards shares his story about his son's suicide.

Driver flees police in Rotorua

Police attempted to stop the driver just before 9pm.

Opinion: Is there a power imbalance between Government and individual citizens?

OPINION: We must balance our over-familiarity with a healthy emotional distance.

Jo Raphael: Curb first-home expectations

OPINION: Look at houses below the median house price for bargains.

New map shows Lake Rotomahana in more detail than ever

The map shows the likely location of the remnants of the Pink and White Terraces.

Jobless by June: Whakatāne mill to close, but MP still hopeful

'I'm still hopeful someone from the private sector might see commercial viability.'

Man taken to hospital after serious assault

The altercation was reported to police about 9.10pm.

Car rolls on Te Ngae Rd

The crash was reported about 10pm.

'A beautiful taonga': Lifesaving device gifted to marae in Murupara

Last year, St John treated more than 2000 people for a cardiac arrest in the community.

Zizi Sparks: Sugar tax not a silver bullet solution

Opinion: A sugar tax needs to be implemented alongside other solutions.

Inaugural festival showcasing kapa haka excellence on stage

The inaugural Te Hui Ahurei o Ngā Uri a Atuamatua is on this Saturday at Rotorua Stadium.

Mala Grant scholarship 'fitting legacy for wonderful woman'

Mala Grant's legacy will live on, supporting Māori studying in health or social services.

Fatal crash: Person dies after car goes off Pekatahi bridge

Diversions are in place at Rewatu Road/SH2 and Tāneatua Road/SH2.

Rotorua treasure dies at 103: 'She was a one-off'

Ynys Fraser QSM - 'Whatever she did she did with enthusiasm and she did it well.'

Record deal: Iwi buys land under top Auckland school for $97m

The college becomes our 145th school transferred to iwi under treaty settlements.

Bay of Plenty Steamers reveal new head coach

The new coach replaces Clayton McMillan, who is now guiding the Chiefs.

Disabled to get free bus travel by July

It's a move one disability advocate says is "awesome".