Latest from Rotorua

Family swear at judge as man who killed his best friend jailed

Carden Soole killed Joshua Michael Louis Copestake on January 4 last year.

Baby injured in alleged family harm incident

A baby was taken to Starship Hospital.

Letters: No defined carpark at Blue Lake

Readers have their say.

Ready, gumboots and all! New principal welcomed

Rachel Weinberg was officially welcomed as Ngakuru School's principal today.

Why don't some in emergency housing seem to want a rental?

"It's like they didn't want it ... like they'd rather stay in emergency housing."

Fire crews battle large scrub fire on SH35 near Hawai

Part of State Highway 35 in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is closed due to a large scrub fire.

From Covid-19 forced separation to first tooth. Premature baby turns 1

A Rotorua mother talks about her heartbreak in the first year of her son's life.

Enthusiasm, drive turns golf tournament around

After years of dwindling numbers, this year's tournament was a hole in one.

Welcome home: New app aims to make managed isolation easier

Iso Treats aims to tackle boredom and loneliness for returning Kiwis in managed isolation.

Riding high: E-bike demand, and injuries, soar in Bay of Plenty

But the numbers are worth it, say some.

Rental renovations forcing rent hikes in city

The median rent in Rotorua was $460 a week in December.

Medical event leads to multi-car crash

The driver is reported to be in a moderate/serious condition due to her medical event.

Man stuck on ledge winched to safety

Police and Land Search and Rescue were involved in the rescue.

Teacher 'astonished' at accolade for work in education and community

Michael Drake has devoted his life to education and the Taupō community.

Christmas appeal final tally revealed

The final tally just pipped the 2019 tally of $64,145.20.

Seven people injured in State Highway 5 crash near Taupō

The road was not blocked.