Latest from Rotorua

Council costs for development levy to hit $136,000

The council says the policy could return $31 million over a decade.

Rotorua teen coming to television screens in show

Tiare Savea, 16, has landed a main role in the upcoming television series Duckrockers.

'Really excited': Rotorua housing development project well advanced

Of the 86 houses in the two-staged $50m project, 35 are KiwiBuild homes.

'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students ban

International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.

'Like a trucking company': From RED to RotoruaNZ

Council-controlled organisation reveals new name to a mixed reaction.

'A real burden': Warning of winter Covid, flu peak, impact on hospitals

Plus: How many doctors and nurses have been absent from work for Covid-related reasons.

'You're going to die': Terrified kids in therapy after neighbour's deranged threats

"If I die tonight this will sit with you."

Michele Hunter: We need to make it inconvenient to commit crime

OPINION: Where is the justice for the victims?

Mother who murdered, abused toddler sentenced to life imprisonment

The 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.

Should gangs be banned? The Premium Debate

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on gangs.

Heart-warming yarn: Knitting for Cool Kids Rotorua spreads winter cheer

Knitting for Cool Kids Rotorua has been delivering packs with warm, knitted accessories

Opinion: Post-Covid view in sight; vending machines sharpening up; online listening increasing

Paul Hickey on business awards, vending machine evolution and a giveaway tip.

Special day as biosecurity work and passion shared

Lynmore School hosted Stuart Hutchings, MPI's chief biosecurity officer, last Friday.

Rotorua woman hosts pink event for cause close to heart

Clara Lucey not only lost her mum to breast cancer in 2018, she lost three friends too.

Local health organisations visited by locals keen to learn more

The local library hosted Rā Hauora - a day to raise awareness about health and wellbeing.

Opinion: Cost of housing infrastructure everyone's responsibility

Opinion: Property development is a business and you have to spend money to make money.