Latest from Rotorua

Bops and backyards: Check out Rotorua Backyard Gigs

Rotorua Backyard Gigs is holding a session with performances from local rangatahi.

BMX speedsters: Young riders achieve great race results

Two local BMX bikers got first place wins at the BMX New Zealand 2022 South Island Champs.

Paul Hickey - Lakefront fun, superhero research and Speedway action

Paul Hickey discusses Lakefront fun, superhero research and upcoming Speedway action.

Help community as Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer

The Rotorua Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for more keen people to train as volunteers.

Iconic stage musical coming to life with young cast

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' will be on show at the Harvest Centre.

Learn more: Local Salvation Army corps officer Hana Seddon

The Rotorua Salvation Army is welcoming its new corps officer Hana Seddon to the city.

Watch out for wallabies: Help stem the rising population

The bush-damaging marsupials are rife in Whakarewarewa forest and around many local lakes.

Final athlete named in 15-strong NZ Winter Olympics team

Wright is set to become just the second ever biathlete to represent NZ at the Games.

Revealed: The vaccination status of our cases and hospitalisations

There have been 126 Covid cases in the Lakes DHB between November 12 and January 17.

Popular children's swimming hole 'an absolute mess' - kaumātua

Children cooling off in the Waiteti Stream this week have been faced with muddy waters.

'A massive difference': Free health shuttle launches in Kawerau

"This service was established by the community for the community of Kawerau."

Letters: Plenty to proudly show off in Rotorua

Our readers have their say.

LGBT+ people face housing, income disadvantages

LGBT+ are more likely to rent and have less disposable income, StatsNZ reports.

Vent temp and gas output decrease at Whakaari/White Island

Data was collated during an observation flight to the volcano last week.

'We were so lucky': Quick fire response saves clothing store

If the fire burned for 'another five minutes - gone', a staff member says.

'Daunting': First home buyers face record high prices

Rotorua and Bay of Plenty median house prices hit a record high.