Latest from Rotorua

'Okay with it': Wife accepted husband on trial was having casual sex with others
Wife of entertainment figure accused of sexual offences against other women gives evidence

How you can transform food waste into sustainable savings
Opinion: Expert tips on saying goodbye to food waste and hello to savings.

12 cars impounded in one night during boy racer sting
12 vehicles impounded, 15 unsafe vehicles were ordered off the road due to modifications

Fake money warning: Can you spot the difference?
Retailers are warning other businesses to watch out for counterfeit notes.

Premium Debate: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years
Subscribers have their say.

Locals invited to see eight new Kāinga Ora homes
Eight new houses have just been finished for people without a home.

Leading entertainment figure previously at centre of ‘rumours and allegations’, jury told
Second business associate takes the stand in the High Court trial.

Leading entertainment figure trial: Business relations sour after assault allegation, court told
The High Court trial is continuing in Rotorua.

Medsafe suspends Pharmacy 44's operating licences
Medsafe says an audit found a "significant number of non-compliance issues".

The Premium Debate: Subscribers share views on family's rental struggle
Subscribers have their say.

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu turns pink to get behind Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is about reducing bullying by celebrating diversity in all its forms.

Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for region
The watch is in place until Tuesday morning.

'Where does it stop?': Councillors debate request to consult on previous council decision
A notice of motion was filed ahead of this week's council meeting.

Entries open for 2023 Rotorua Business Awards
With entries now open, people can nominate the businesses they 'admire and love'

Whakatane turnoff: 30-minute delays expected during roundabout build
Waka Kotahi will be monitoring delays and queues.

Revealed: City homes wasting 84 tonnes of food a week - and what you can do about it
An expert shares how people can make the most of their groceries as living costs rise.

'Huge help': Pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription fee
The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the government $619m.

Two people seriously injured in crash near Matatā
State Highway 2 West has been blocked as emergency service work at the scene.

64-year-old charged after man found injured in Whakatāne car park
The 64-year-old was due to appear at Whakatāne District Court on Saturday.

Social services provider's income more than doubles to $5m
Most of the trust’s income came from government contracts.

The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Online subscribers have their say.

Weather: State Highway 30 closed to westbound traffic
A yellow heavy rain watch will be in place the Bay, including, Rotorua, starting at 3am.

Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
Polic want to hear from anyone with information on Thursday's incident in Whakatāne.

'I hate it': Four motels in five months is family of seven's rental crisis reality
Tradie living in van with his two dogs says 'brutal' rental market is hard for pet owners.

Tears as Crown witness tells court of sexual assault by leading entertainment figure
A jury hears from the first woman to complain to the police about the man.

Rotorua sets target to halve inner-city violent crime
Top cop claims many motel emergency housing residents have moved to hostels, backpackers.

Opinion: Why I'm only slightly surprised by this Budget
OPINION: The announcement I'm most interested in - for selfish reasons.

‘Dream project come true’: Rotorua’s Mark Noble completes eco-friendly mural
Mark Noble worked with a team of youths over six weeks to paint an eco-friendly mural.