Latest from Rotorua

Council to pause region-wide geothermal plan and consider Rotorua tweaks

The council is putting the geothermal plan on hold amid resource management reform.

Lawyer with cerebral palsy achieves dream career

Caleb Simpkins joins his father's Max Simpkins' law firm in Rotorua.

'Gamechanger': New clinic brings 'hope' to children with neurological disorders

'As a family, we continue to have hope - hope for what might be possible.'

New Taupō home, Lake Rotoiti renovation win at House of the Year

The Master Builders awards recognise the craftsmanship of Bay builders.

Doctors alarmed by whooping cough surge

'We’ve had small children ending up in hospital.'

Opinion: Limited relief ahead for NZ mortgage borrowers

Mortgage rates dropped over 2% in 18 months, but further relief is limited.

How Māori and Pasifika roots helped these students get to Harvard

Two Rotorua Boys’ High alumni credit their cultural identity for Ivy League success.

'Go one better': Bay of Plenty Steamers fired up for NPC season

The Steamers will play four of their 10 matches in Tauranga and one in Rotorua.

From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing

'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'

Malaysian Deputy PM visits NZ to boost economic ties and tourism

The Deputy PM's visit is the first by a high-ranking Malaysian leader in 20 years.

Red and black: How Whaka plans to seize rugby glory

Whakarewarewa faces Tauranga Sports in the Baywide Premier Men’s final on Saturday.

Rotorua science fair aims to inspire young women in stem

The science fair runs from July 23-25 at Rotorua Energy Events Centre.

'Stay on your side of the Bombays': Rotorua developer's swipe at Auckland firms

Bradley is taking over a project stalled since the original Auckland developer went bust.

Arrests for dangerous driving during funeral procession

Three people were charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving.

'Hiding from the council': Rotorua's secret pod shelter for homeless

The council says that like all accommodation, the Village of Hope needs consent.

'Huge relief': Owner successfully appeals Dolly's 'dangerous dog' classification

'There’s still restrictions but ... we can work with them.'

Simon Wilson: Slum designs or no new social housing at all?

Opinion: The Government's plans for social housing are making everything worse.

Small town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to poverty

Toi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.