Latest news from Rotorua
Waioeka crash: Employer fundraising after staff member's partner killed
Currie Construction is raising money for Josh Kiriona-Whanau.
House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trial
On trial: Tihema Nuttall denies he shot another driver in the face on a main Rotorua road.
Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed
A sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.
'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge
Steamers to host home semi after dramatic last-minute victory over Magpies.
Critical injuries after motorbike crashes
Motorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
Waitangi Tribunal Claim Wai 2500 draws to a close in Whakatane
Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry draws to a close in Whakatāne.
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
It was a “bittersweet” announcement forced by changing festival conditions, promotors say.
'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet not seen in last 80,000 years
The best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.
'A bit traumatic': Crankworx 2024 worth millions to city despite boycott blow
Between a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.
You beauty: Why botox is booming
The 20-year-old business helping make Rotorua more beautiful.
'Rusty' League Legends beat Bay of Plenty Lakers in mental health charity match
'Once the joints loosened up, the body kicked in as if I was 23.'
'Rusty' League Legends beat Bay of Plenty Lakers in mental health charity match
'Once the joints loosened up, the body kicked in as if I was 23.'
Lotto: Are you $22,892 richer?
Sixteen players won Second Division - including one person in the Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty Steamers end Hawke's Bay Magpies' season
An erratic season concludes in Tauranga.
The Ultimate thrill: A cross between netball and American football
Now a high-level competitive sport, Ultimate is making its mark in the community.
'I thought she would be disadvantaged': How surgery transformed a schoolgirl's life
Six years on from surgery, Te Waiwaha is trilingual and loves to sing and play sports.
Small-town backdrop frames the bigger picture
Jared Donkin speaks with Tom Raynel about his journey to founding Radlab.
'It's the pinnacle': Kiwi mountain biker claims historic victory
Robin Goomes titled her entry to the Utah event, 'Who’s going to keep the house clean?'
One person dead after serious crash near Tokoroa
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.
Steven Adams to join NZ team's ownership group
'I still get homesick and any connection back to New Zealand is important for me.'
CCTV spree: Rotorua CBD crime crackdown plan expanding to suburbs
It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Body found after car plunges into Waioeka River near Ōpōtiki
A search was successful after river conditions improved.
Eco-breakthrough: Award for Rotorua firm's polystyrene alternative
Rotorua sustainable solution company produces polystyrene alternatives for the world.
Police seize LSD, cocaine, meth and $800k cash in crime syndicate bust
Police said today’s arrests follow months of painstaking investigation.
Third murder charge laid in Rotorua after husband dies
Man's death on Wednesday follows that of his wife after assault at their Rotorua home.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
'I’ve got mice coming through the walls': Man's plea for help
Graeme Hewitt says he's living among rodents in his Government-funded flat.
Residents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestyle
Putiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Grey nomads: Plea to attract mobile spenders
Grey nomads make up the biggest number of motorhome owners in the country says a local.