Latest from Rotorua

Made in Rotorua: Vegas ready to hit New Zealand screens

A new television series filmed in Rotorua is ready to hit New Zealand screens.

Road worker responds to frustration over traffic delays

Motorists have been vocal about the disruption to traffic flow.

Bay weather: Rain on way but Easter looking drier

The rain is settling in for much of the Bay of Plenty during the week.

Local crime figures sky high despite pandemic

The amount of crime in the Bay of Plenty has been steadily rising since at least 2015.

Pool Party: Community helps celebrate new pool opening

The community celebrated the new outdoor 50m pool at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre.

Bay of Plenty player wins a Second Division

Eight Lotto players, including one from Bay of Plenty, each won in Lotto Second Division.

Currie and Wells claim Ironman New Zealand titles

Braden Currie was the winner of the 2021 Ironman New Zealand held this weekend in Taupō.

Hundreds come together for fun day at Pasifika celebration

The community came together for a family day out at the Pasifika Cultural Celebration.

Why Tāmati Coffey has moved his office next to an emergency housing motel

Tāmati Coffey says his new office is more visible and handy to those who need him.

Samantha Motion: Not in my backyard: Scourge of suburban moaners

Opinion: There's a difference between dobbing in a party and a popular community event.

A Purpose in Life: Life stories written by students

Age Concern Rotorua organised an intergenerational book project, which is now published.

Community coming together for Pasifika celebration

The annual Pasifika cultural celebration is being held at the Village Green on Saturday.

Opinion: Paul Hickey - Beach Dig success, year post-lockdown, Easter coming

Paul Hickey discusses the Beach Dig, a year post-lockdown, summer ending and Easter.

Red Tulip Walk to raise awareness of Parkinson's

A Red Tulip Walk for Parkinson's awareness and fundraising is on April 10.

Easter rally will turn racecourse into hive of activity

The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association is holding its national rally in Rotorua.

Kids put their open water safety skills to practice

The Kauria Te Moana programme had just under 70 children learning open water safety