Latest from Rotorua

Watch: The battle of the mountains - the love story that shaped our lands

The story of a clan of mountain lords who went to war to win the heart of Pihanga.

Roimata Mihinui: Anniversary of Māori language petition something to shout about

Rotorua still has a long way to go before our reo resonates through her streets.

Te reo Māori to echo through Rotorua CBD

Wherever there is a need for te reo Māori, we are happy and honoured to provide service.

The death of Tamakurī is avenged

At the eastern end of Te Rotoehu once stood a great stronghold called Waipuia.

New song a call to arms to champion te reo Māori

Whaia Ra is a call to arms by Rotorua band ORA.

Luke Kirkness: Public holiday for Queen's death the wrong move

OPINION: This was not the time or place for another public holiday.

'It is possible': How this 23yo bought his first home - with his savings alone

'You just have to set a vision, make a plan, and anything can happen.'

Local Focus: Brendan Davis on Candidate Camera

Local school teacher says housing and homelessness are his top election issues.

Wero to govt policy over data stored overseas

Upholding the principles of Māori data sovereignty is crucial, group finds.

Aquatania working day and night for passport to a better life

Mokopuna proud of helping her kuia into aged care.

Appeal for violent murder of pregnant girlfriend declined

Court has declined appeal by convicted murderer.

Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight

Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".

Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground

Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.

Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels

The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.

'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear

After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.

What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels

One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.