Latest from Rotorua

Tenby Powell: Anzac memories and the question over Russia's wider strategy

OPINION: By the time the campaign ended, more than 130,000 men had died.

Trend setter: City house prices defy trend to reach record $770k

It comes as agents report a dramatic shift to a buyer's market

'Things can get better': How love and family helped Sharon Grinter through the pandemic

In January 2020, single mum Sharon Grinter thought she was coming out of a black hole

Greed, drugs, denials and elaborate lifestyles: Head Hunters gang wife sentenced

The Head Hunters gang's plans to set up in Rotorua was thwarted when police busted them.

'Equal voting rights' or 'apartheid': Submissions heard on Rotorua local bill

Mayor: 'Rotorua is unique, what suits us does not necessarily suit the rest of NZ.'

Rotorua Māori ward bill 'cannot be justified' - Attorney-General

The bill 'creates disparity in the number of people represented by ward council members'.

Rotorua carving gifted by PM during mission to Singapore

The carving was expertly crafted from the trunk of a 2500-year-old tōtara.

Every week a highlight for Coffin Club Rotorua founder

Last week the Coffin Club Rotorua celebrated the work of founder Katie Williams.

The Premium Debate: what you think of the trucking industry

OPINION: Premium subscribers comment on the trucking industry's need for more workers.

'Forever dedicated': How Laurie Durand's legacy will live on

How youth will continue to benefit thanks to Laurie Durand - even after his death.

'Burned to the ground': Investigation into cause of house fire begins

Fire and Emergency defends response time against neighbour's concerns.

Public submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill extended

A further two weeks has been added for submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill.

Smiles, learning and fun all round these school holidays

These has been no shortage of fun, entertainment and learning these April school holidays.

Scion's 75 anniversary a chance to reflect

This year the Crown Research Institute (CRI) Scion turns 75.

Letters: Sir Toby's stress was on te reo pronunciation

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say

'I want out of here': Devastated residents fear proposal to sell reserves for housing

Locals are upset about a council plan to turn reserves into housing developments.