Latest from Rotorua

Aerial thrill-seeking tourism venture to open by summer

The new adventure park will be open in time for the summer holidays.

In hot water: The best places to bathe in New Zealand

Where to warm up in warm water this winter.

Rotorua's famous Blue Baths closed - but why?

There are concerns about the 'structural integrity' of the 88-year-old building.

Students express themselves through Pasifika dance

The inaugural Rotorua Samoan Language Week Koniseti 2021 has begun.

Business digest: Bay of Plenty real estate performers shine at awards

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Dawn Picken: Support the Aotearoa renaissance when it comes to buying local

Opinion: We need to support Aotearoa artists if we want to keep enjoying their gifts.

Rob Rattenbury: Has the sun set on the day of the conservative?

OPINION: Has Labour stolen the centre swing voter forever?

The Rich List: What are Rotorua's latest suburbs to make million-dollar club?

Four Rotorua suburbs have recorded a median value above $1m, according to a new report.

Pre-loved treasures for charity: Garage sale has all sorts

Ray White Rotorua's monthly charity garage sales has raised just over $40,000 so far.

Rotorua students become censors for a day

Media studies students in Rotorua learn about and engage in the NZ classification system.

Talents can shine in speech and drama competition

Entries for the 74th Annual Rotorua Speech and Drama Competition are now open.

Luke Kirkness: We live in paradise but don't act like it

Opinion: We work too hard, live too little - we're taking the Bay of Plenty for granted.

Letters: Intersections and roundabouts need unobstructed views

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Two exhibitions coming to life at The Arts Village

Local painter Maria Hermans and photographer Riley Claxton are opening exhibitions.

'Cruel treatment': Father and girlfriend jailed for 'disturbing' child abuse

The children suffered repeated physical assaults involving weapons.

'You'll have to trust us': Council's temporary housing discussion held behind closed doors

Public discussion of the topic could 'damage the public interest', the council says.