Latest from Rotorua

'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure

Dr Ross helps to normalise many family-related stressors as "problems of life".

Parole denied for 'creepy' runner stalker

Why a man who stalked a woman while she ran has been denied parole.

Council takes next step for law change for more Māori wards

The bill, if passed, would allow the council to have three Māori ward seats.

Lengthy wait for High Court attempted murder trial

Why a man accused of stabbing a woman will have to wait 16 months for his trial.

Loitering litter: Common in areas like parks and reserves

Maureen O'Connell regularly picks up litter when on her walks around her neighbourhood.

'Blotchy patches on skin': Iwi, scientists join to save precious Puarenga

The Puarenga stream has been vacant of swimmers since 2018 due to severe water pollution.

Paul Hickey - Final summer burst, social media challenge, 'Live Free'

Paul Hickey discusses finishing summer with camping, social media challenge, 'Live Free'.

Toi Ohomai charity house sells at auction for $385,000

A charity house sold for $385,000 and profits will be injected into the community.

'In for an interesting year': What new property figures mean for Rotorua

The report shows house prices in 26 Rotorua suburbs dropped over the quarter.

Toxic algal blooms prompt health warning for Ohau Channel

Signage will be erected at the Ohau Channel warning of algal blooms.

Rotorua's new symbol revealed: How much did it cost?

A new locally-designed symbol for Rotorua has been revealed.

Premium debate: Subscriber views on Rainbow Springs closing

Our Premium subscribers have their say.

Man jailed for role in Black Power women's brutal kidnapping plot

He covered his face with a bandanna and helped Black Power women in a brutal kidnapping.

Preparing to self-isolate as case numbers rise? Here's what to do

Practical tips and things you should buy in case you need to self-isolate.

'It's scary': Ukraine Russia war helps fuel pain at the petrol pump

Meanwhile, transport businesses feel they have "no choice" but to pass on the cost.

Revealed: How much Rotorua's council made from parking

One ratepayer believes time limited free parking would help the struggling CBD.