Latest from Rotorua

Women being held 'hostage for days' among examples of domestic violence in city

"The fact this is still occurring is not a good thing."

'Irreplaceable star': 12-year-old boy dies on Christmas night

Shane White's infectious smile is one of many things that will be missed by his family.

Chance opportunity lands Rotorua girl her dream nursing career

Katelyn London will celebrate finishing her degree at Toi Ohomai's Mokoia campus tomorrow.

Samantha Motion: Trump makes us treasure the good losers

OPINION: Remember when Winston Peters lost the election and basically disappeared?

Letters to the editor: Shoplifting is theft

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Rotorua enjoys activities and summer weather for holidays

Summer has had plenty on offer in Rotorua for the school holidays.

Country music to fill band rotunda at Government Gardens

Country in the Park for 2021 is being held this Sunday at the Government Gardens.

Fun in the Park bringing community together

From drumming to bike-riding, there's plenty on for the kids. Best of all, it's free.

Report: Bay of Plenty strong performer in wake of Covid-19

Things are looking up for the Bay of Plenty, especially in you're in the kiwifruit sector.

'People are just not doing their jobs' - Rotorua homeless advocate takes aim at cops

Police say they deal with cases of disorder due to homeless people 'from time to time'.

Paul Hickey: 2021 is here with plenty in store

Paul Hickey discusses the holidays, the start of 2021 and New Year resolutions.

Role model earns local hero award

He was one of 100 New Zealanders to receive a Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year Award.

Clayton McMillan to extend stay with Chiefs

Clayton McMillan is the interim Chiefs head coach this year.

Single complaint prompts silencing of emergency fire siren

Use of emergency fire siren to be canned at night after single complaint.

Surges of patients: Lake's hospitals busy over holiday period

New Christmas toys and mountain biking were partially to blame.

Dumped on: Mouldy items, poo-smeared clothes left at charity stores

"People are seeing us as an alternate option to the dump."