"I don't think you'll find this at any other school."

One nurse says New Zealand needs to grow its own nurses and convince them to stay.

Motorists should expect delays.

Catch rates were higher on Lake Okataina but Tarawera fish were in the best condition.

Fines-free and a Six60 competition has boosted membership, the library says.

Who is standing in the Rotorua Trust elections?

The weekend is looking to be more settled after a wet start to the school holidays.

Rotorua hospitality, accommodation and tourism businesses are all looking for staff.

"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."

The blockage has now been repaired and the overflow was stopped at 11am.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Amohau St around 5.50am.

Waikato and Bay of Plenty will meet on the field tomorrow.

Watch: The mural was inspired and designed by local tamariki.

Twenty-eight of the 41 people staying at the Four Canoes Hotel have been moved elsewhere.

Waka Kotahi contractors are working tirelessly to clear multiple slips.

Superintendent Tim Anderson has outlined his key priorities.

Korrey Whyman was shot and killed early last Sunday.

Paul Hickey discusses long weekend visitors, Trunk or Treat, and school hols at Agrodome.

There are a number of initiatives throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Rotorua Walking Festival includes a number of walking distances.

Golden Heart volunteers will be travelling to the Philippines to do humanitarian work.

"We use metaphors but it's all about the meaning behind the picture."

Rotorua has plenty on offer for families to enjoy these October school holidays.

Updated plans for the renovation project will draw on building's strengths.

Family and friends of Korrey Whyman from Kawerau are grieving her loss.

Plan to push 20 per cent of car commuters on to public transport within 10 years.