Latest from Rotorua

Seven months in, no job descriptions for seven deputy CEOs

An employment lawyer has labelled the delay 'unusual'.

Kidnapped, bound, beaten: Gang women bash victim over drug debt

They kidnapped her twice and violently beat her over alleged stolen methamphetamine.

Two bore casings failed in three weeks - coincidence or sign of more action?

A volcanologist explains why bore casings fail.

Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.

Internal investigation under way after youths try to escape Oranga Tamariki facility, prompting police callout

An incident at Rotorua's Youth Justice Centre is under investigation.

Restaurant review: El Mexicano Zapata Express in Rotorua

The emperor of Rotorua's Mexican eateries, the irrepressible Eduardo Diaz

Drug dealer's wife spent thousands in dirty-cash shopping spree, Crown says

Just where did the money come from for Paula Toleafoa's big spending?

'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders

The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.

Staff member hit by car after school prank goes wrong

A staff member at a Rotorua school is in hospital after being hit by a car.

Police block protesters as hīkoi arrives at Auckland border

Police have advised people against partaking in the hīkoi which is heading to Northland.

'A big man with a big heart': Louis Te Kani remembered

Lawyer Louis Te Kani was larger than life with an even bigger heart.

Local Focus: Pest checks on boats are ramping up as weather warms

Biosecurity officers to patrol Bay of Plenty boat ramps to stop the spread of pests.

Delta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latest

There are 35 people in hospital around the country.

'I googled how to start a business': Rise in people wanting to be their own boss

If you were to start up your own business, what would it be?

Tributes like kids' emotion haka for Wainui a way to show we care in Covid times

OPINION: Restrictions on funerals have been one of the hardest parts of the Covid era.

Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community

Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.

'Direct attack': Māori Party demands apology from Mallard over vax comments

"We expect a retraction ... and a public apology to both Mr Pem Bird and Te Pāti Māori."

Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges

Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.