Latest from Rotorua
Family violence: Church mentors help local men man up
"Sick and tired" of seeing stories about men abusing women and children, Harry Haira decided to do his bit to help solve the issue.
Maori housing network to get funding boost
The Maori Housing Network is to receive a $12.6 million boost over the next four years helping more whanau to realise their housing aspirations.
Lack of charges questioned at foresty death inquest
An inquest is under way into the death of forestry worker Charles Finlay, with questions around the decision by WorkSafe not to lay charges,
Volcanic unrest high on White Island
GNS Science says it's not entirely sure what the volcano will do next.
Call for protests after death
The Sensible Sentencing Trust, "outraged" by the manslaughter charges faced by Moko Rangitoheriri's killers, are calling for people to protest.
Pedestrian hit by car in Rotorua
A person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after being hit by a car in a driveway on Vaughan Rd in Rotorua.
Champs topple chief challengers
The Highlanders reminded everyone just why they claimed last year's competition, shining in all facets to shock the Chiefs.
Live blog: Chiefs v Highlanders, Super Rugby
Live updates of the Chiefs and Highlanders round 11 Super Rugby clash at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.
Rotorua: Sheepish confession
Elizabeth Binning is pleased she mustered up the courage to visit Rotorua's Farm Show.
Dead man 'wouldn't hurt a fly'
Rotorua man Ian White has been described as a "colourful character" and a "lovely guy.
Argentine ants march into Rotorua
Invasive Argentine ants are a worsening problem in Rotorua, according to a local pest buster.
Rotorua death 'suspicious'
An investigation into the suspicious death of a Rotorua man is underway following the discovery of his body at his home yesterday.
'Unexplained death' in Rotorua
The Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) is at the scene at a residential property on Peace St, Fenton Park.
Woman killed after bus crash named
Police have released the name of the woman who was killed on Te Ngae Rd on Saturday night.
Toddler killers plead guilty to manslaughter
The man and woman accused of killing Taupo 3-year-old Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri have pleaded guilty to manslaughter and ill treating a child.
Sadness for woman hit by bus (+video)
Te Ngae Rd residents have spoken of rushing outside and seeing the "horrific" aftermath of a woman being struck and killed by a bus.
UPDATE: Woman dies after being struck by bus in Rotorua
The woman was struck by the bus on the corner of Te Ngae Road and Coulter Road at 7.40pm.
Female-only apartment block popular
Rotorua's first female-only apartment block is getting such interest developers are already looking for a site for a second one.
Watch: Crash site could be hazardous
It could take up to 17 months before investigators know why a helicopter crashed and caught fire in Rotorua last week.
Bone Thugs star to hit Rotorua
Layzie Bone from Bone Thugs n Harmony will take the stage at the Ngongotaha bar in Rotorua this Thursday.
Watch: Helicopter on fire in Rotorua
Firefighters are on their way to a helicopter on fire at Tikitere, Rotorua.
Two people fallen off Tarawera Trail
Two people have fallen down a bank on the Tarawera Trail near Hot Water Beach.
Danny Lee: Why I think I can win a major
Kiwi golfer's strong surge at the Masters has convinced him he's got the game to win a major.