Latest from Rotorua

A trifecta in rugby sevens as the AIMS Games 2022 wraps up
This week has been a 'celebration of sport' in the Bay of Plenty.

Showing support for a worthy cause with new looks
Wig Wednesday raises money for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Mother and son remember the story behind a photo with Queen Elizabeth
'I'm incredibly sad that she's gone but she earned her rest.'

Street view: Rotorua residents saddened by Queen Elizabeth's death
'Hers is going to be the biggest tangi of our lifetime.'

New Kiwi citizens share their stories
The first citizenship ceremony for 2022 was held at Rotorua Lakes Council on Wednesday.

By all accounts: 'It feels great to be recognised by your peers'
Paul Wollaston was presented the award at Chartered Accountants Bay of Plenty Gala Dinner

Paul Hickey: Waiata Anthems Week, growing older, barbecue competition
Paul Hickey discusses Waiata Anthems Week, growing older and a barbecue competition.

Swapping the classroom for Scion labs for a day
The day was arranged after Alex won Scion's Ngā Huarahi ki Te Ao Award at a science fair.

'Great dignity': Rotorua leaders respond to death of Queen
'I think New Zealand has been a better place with her as our head of state.'

Skills for life: Rotorua's intermediate futsal teams enjoy 2022 AIMS Games
"It's a national tournament and they were up against the best in the country."

More than 3000 children supported by Visions of a Helping Hand Trust
The trust's number of clients is more than 20 times higher than before Covid-19.

Live: 'Thank you Ma'am': Rotorua joins world in mourning death of Queen Elizabeth II
The Commonwealth's longest-serving monarch visited Rotorua four times

Uber creep: Woman's scary experience with food delivery driver
'I was so shocked about what was happening, I was kind of a little bit frozen.'

Joint effort to launch careers for Anahera
Education is the key for this 18-year-old wahine toa.

Small Rotoiti island once hotly sought-after site
Near the western end of Lake Rotoiti lies a small island.

Wero to govt policy over data stored overseas
Upholding the principles of Māori data sovereignty is crucial, group finds.

Aquatania working day and night for passport to a better life
Mokopuna proud of helping her kuia into aged care.

Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight
Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".

'Significant concern' as fewer women running in Bay of Plenty elections
'They see the impact of social media, the swipes, the hatred and misinformation.'

Calls mount for official inquiries into emergency housing
'The New Zealand public deserve to know that [public money] is being spent appropriately.'

Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground
Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.

Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels
The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.

Students show inquisitive minds in geothermal competitions
Primary and secondary school science competitions were part of NZ Geothermal Week 2022.

Letters to the editor: 'Worst decision' to allow out-of-towners to access emergency housing
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear
After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.

What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels
One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.

More than $50k raised for locked out Kawerau workers
Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.

'Well below the national average': Fewer female representation for Bay of Plenty elections
One of the local constituencies has just two women out of 17 candidates vying for a seat.

'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing
Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.