Rotorua teachers strike over 1% pay rise offer

Rotorua mayoral race: Tapsell ‘concerned’ if Lee re-elected; Rainbow Storytime sparks debate

Candidates expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes at a forum in Rotorua. Video / Mathew Nash

Manu Samoa and Fiji teams welcomed to Rotorua

Manu Samoa and Fiji are welcomed on to Te Papaiouru Marae at Ōhinemutu in Rotorua ahead of their Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday. Video / Annabel Reid

Sinkhole shuts main road into Rotorua tourist attractions

The "large hole" has cut off vehicle and pedestrian access to popular Rotorua attractions. Video / Aukaha News

Lakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua

Lakeland Queen is back on Lake Rotorua after four years. Video / Kelly Makiha and Annabel Reid

StokedNZ founder Debra Brockelsby on what inspired her to start a business selling 'towelies'

Debra is also organising a 'topless swim' to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Video / Megan Wilson

Rotorua teachers strike over 1% pay rise offer

Secondary school teachers and supporters picketing on the corner of Pukuatua St and Old Taupo Rd in Rotorua.

Whakatāne house fire

House fire on Farnsworth Cres in Whakatāne. Video / Supplied

Petrol tanker crash south of Rotorua kills one, SH5 closed

State Highway 5 is closed with diversions in place following a fatal tanker truck this morning. Video / Ben Fraser