New sculpture too complex to build just yet

A $570,000 sculpture for Hemo Gorge is proving "challenging" and "complex".

CBD blocked off after false report of gunman

Armed police in the Rotorua CBD after an incident at the Community Corrections building.

Unkindest cut of all: Salon's equipment stolen

The salon's GHD straighteners, scissors, hairdryers and capes were among items stolen.

Opinion: The best and worst of Rotorua

High of hometown pride for Lions visit contrasts with low of scary gang clash on street.

Get ready, the Lions fans are coming

Opinion: Rugby match a chance to send 21,000 people home with great memories of Rotorua.

Fire closes medical centre and pharmacy

A fire has closed Lakes Prime Care.

Fire at CBD restaurant (+video)

A fire that ripped through a popular Rotorua restaurant last night is not being treated as suspicious. The fire was at Bistro 1284

Update: Large scrub fire near Reporoa to burn into night

A large scrub and grass fire south of Rotorua is expected to burn into the night, as dry conditions and winds fan the flames. About

Navy identifies points of interest in lake search

The navy, police divers and search and rescue continue to search for a 48-year-old man missing in Lake Rotoiti, five days after he

Rotorua tourism grew under Key - business leaders

Rotorua, in particular its tourism industry, has benefited from John Key's time in charge of the country, according to a city business

Coroner: Forestry worker not to blame for his death

A coroner has disagreed with a WorkSafe finding that blamed an experienced forestry worker for the accident that caused his own death. Rotorua

Coroner credits Helen Kelly for making forestry in New Zealand safer

A coroner has credited the work done by late union boss Helen Kelly as being one of the primary reasons why New Zealand's forestry

'Our room copped the brunt of it'

On an impulse, Jamie Brosnahan and Jonathon O'Neill spent Sunday night in Kaikoura. The Rotorua couple were heading for Hanmer Springs

Failed mayor candidate seeks new election

Failed mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson has launched legal action to try to get the local body election results scrapped and a new election ordered.

'Aucklanders - it's not you, it's us'

COMMENT: Aucklanders, I'm sorry if it seems we're giving you mixed messages. It's not you, it's us, writes Katie Holland.

Update: One critical after Lake Rd crash (+ video)

A driver had to be cut out of his car after he smashed into a lamp post on Lake Rd. He was taken to Rotorua Hospital in a critical

Coroner: Cause of man's death unknown

A coroner has been unable to determine the cause of death of a Rotorua mental health patient - a man his mother believes "slipped

Family flee house fire

A Rotorua family has escaped a fire in their home, which is believed to have been caused by a pan of oil on the stove. The fire

Dog mauled to death by pitbull

A Rotorua family is distraught after their dog was mauled to death by an American pitbull.

Mountain biker seriously injured

An Australian man has suffered serious spinal injuries after crashing at a popular Rotorua mountain bike park.

Update: Forgotten bag sparks airport evacuation

Blackmail followed sex liaison

Two Rotorua sisters have been jailed for two years for the "persistent and ugly" blackmail of a married man one of them had a sexual encounter with.

Jilted grandmother jailed for arson

A jilted grandmother embarked on a campaign of intimidation after her ex-partner ended their relationship, which included repeatedly setting fire to the man's Tokoroa home.

Man who dragged woman gets jail

A man who dragged his girlfriend for more nearly 2km behind a car wrote to her from jail and got her to change her statement, a court has been told.