Latest from Rotorua

Dancing for Hospice: First of this year's contestants announced

The event, attended by thousands, is in its sixth year.

Council's operating deficit bumps up to almost $6.6m

One councillor asked if there was some way to break even for the year.

Rotorua cycle loop added to Great Rides network

Joining the network opened the door to new funding.

Engaging science kits for school children to get curious with

The House of Science Rotorua Lakes branch hopes to expand and bring on more volunteers.

Sea of blue to weave through town on charity walk

The Rotorua Blue Walk aims to raise awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer.

Rotorua Culinary stars will shine bright this winter

The Matariki Dish Challenge was officially launched at Peppers on the Point.

Chance to experience and enjoy Indian culture

An Indian Cultural Evening is coming up in Rotorua on May 14.

Paul Hickey - Winter to hum with events, memory lane and social media

Paul Hickey on a humming winter of events, visiting memory lane and social media reality.

New name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

The new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.

The Premium Debate: Ram raids

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the spate of ram-raids across the region.

Opinion: Moaning about some plants? Give me a break

Opinion: But residents have every right to complain about turning reserves into housing

Lake weed eradication: Iwi work a 'fusion' of traditional and western knowledge

The iwi has this week begun mahi to protect taonga species.

'Profoundly flawed' or 'much-needed reform'?: What leaders think of Three Waters

Rotorua's representatives give their reaction to Three Waters forging ahead.

From 'vibrant human' to 'zombie': Long Covid wrecks 82yo's life

'I can feel my head all the time. Sometimes I forget words.'

'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case

WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: If you want people to react badly, keep them waiting in the cold

Opinion: Why is MSD treating people like cattle?