Latest from Rotorua

Who wants to represent you? Candidates listed as nominations close

A final list of nominations is due to be released on August 17.

'Scary and damning' report paints grim picture of state of Rotorua

The mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated existing issues in the city.

Toot 'n' Whistle! Rotorua icon re-emerges after 18 years

Toot 'n' Whistle which used to go around Kuirau Park is on display at Te Amorangi Museum.

Raukura Choir excited to share hard work and talent

Raukura Choir from Rotorua Boys' High School is one of 12 in Upper North Island Cadenza.

Making an impact: Chantelle Cobby a winner in Impact Awards

Rotorua's Chantelle Cobby is the founder of The Microvolunteering Collective.

Opinion - Paul Hickey: Commonwealth Games, Olivia Newton-John, silent mode and luge fun

Paul Hickey discusses Commonwealth Games, Olivia Newton-John, silent mode and luge fun.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to service station burglary

OPINION: Premium subscribers weigh in on crimes against businesses.

Sonya Bateson: Sam Uffindell - will we see an arc of redemption or fall from grace?

OPINION: Putting your leader in such a quandary is not a good look for MP of two months.

Another Fenton St motel seeks emergency housing approval for five years

Emerald Spa is now seeking resource consent to lawfully operate emergency housing.

Convicted: Destiny leader Brian Tamaki admits crashing car into elderly couple's

High-profile church leader Brian Tamaki has had his careless driving case called in court.

'Hello': Mum's concern after man popped head through child's window

Police aren't making any arrests over the Tikitere window stalker case.

Kayaker missing on Lake Rotorua

The 18-year-old man was last seen about 2.30pm, police say.

'Reckless' to 'rush': Rotorua MP calls for deferral of reserves proposal decision

'The current council should not make the decision over the reserves'

Man who died climbing Mt Ngāuruhoe named

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

McClay: Nats panel that picked Uffindell took assault admission 'very seriously'

The panel concluded Uffindell had worked 'very hard to be a better person since then'.

'Buzzing': Rotorua squash club proud of their golden girl

Rotorua squash player wins gold at Birmingham Commonwealth Games.