Latest from Rotorua

3500 earthquakes in a year: Tips for being prepared in this region's 'hazardscape'

Bay of Plenty residents are advised to plan in the event of an emergency.

'Nowhere to pivot': International student sector still haemorrhaging

'Reduction in revenue significant': Chris Hipkins on international student cash flows

'Disorder event': Screaming, revving, gang 'chanting' heard

'We want to reassure the public that we take this behaviour extremely seriously.'

Business awards: Redwoods Treewalk and Nightlights the supreme winner

The 2021 Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards were held virtually on Friday.

Covid-19: 20 new BOP cases, 12 in Lakes, one in intensive care

The Coffee Club in Taupō has today been named a close contact location of interest.

'One for the books': Rain challenges February record in Bay town - with warning of more

Long weekend brings record-challenging rain in Whakatāne, and steady falls across the Bay.

Three people seriously injured in Rotorua 'disorder event'

Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.

How to help Tongan families from here

Several fundraisers hope to get a container of the essentials to Tonga by March.

Former church leader jailed for sexually abusing, stalking young woman

When she forced him to stop, he went on to stalk and criminally harass her for 18 months.

Bay of Plenty's cafe selection a foodie's dream

Reporter Shauni James shares some of her Bay of Plenty cafe recommendations.

243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemic

The record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.

Colour and music abound in hometown theatre success

OPINION: The whole cast shines in this musical.

Reduced booster gap makes 20,000 more people eligible in Lakes DHB area

Across New Zealand, 1 million adults became eligible for their booster vaccine this week.

Dawn Picken: Let's get together again - reconnection at last?

The hope of mass reunion is here at last.

How Bay of Plenty businesses are adapting to working in red

How Rotorua offices are managing the red light.

Cannabis drug bust: Linesman sentenced to prison after rerouting electricity meters

Duane Simon rerouted wiring to steal thousands of dollars worth of electricity.