Latest from Rotorua

Jo Raphael: One night of fireworks is not worth the hassle

OPINION: Let's bin fireworks sales and concentrate on big public displays.

Two bore casings failed in three weeks - coincidence or sign of more action?

A volcanologist explains why bore casings fail.

Rob Rattenbury: The arts give us welcome distractions to make us smile

OPINION: Let's hope young artists can access funds to help establish themselves.

'Surreal': Locals win big at Crankworx Rotorua

Rotorua riders saw great results throughout Crankworx Rotorua 2021.

Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM

The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.

The 90% Project: Top vaccinated suburbs revealed

Four Rotorua suburbs are among the top 10 most vaccinated suburbs in the Lakes DHB area.

Bay of Plenty Lotto players part of 15 second division wins

Two winning second division tickets were sold at Bay of Plenty stores.

What locals from three generations want from climate summit

Three generations want more from Glasgow than just talk.

Opinion: Paul Hickey - Short holiday, holiday mishaps, festive events

Paul Hickey discusses his short holiday, holiday mishaps, and festive events coming up.

More than $30,000 funding awarded to arts projects

Funding has been awarded to 20 arts projects across the Rotorua district.

'Being water safe doesn't mean you can't still have fun'

We all have a responsibility to keep ourselves and loved ones safe when we're at the lake.

'Covid has changed tourism for good': Nash on Rotorua's next opportunities

"The global Covid pandemic has changed tourism for good."

Drug dealer's wife spent thousands in dirty-cash shopping spree, Crown says

Just where did the money come from for Paula Toleafoa's big spending?

Revealed: where the council plans to keep an eye on you

The council plans on keeping more than one eye on disorderly behaviour.

'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders

The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.

Staff member hit by car after school prank goes wrong

A staff member at a Rotorua school is in hospital after being hit by a car.