Latest from Rotorua

'It's the principle': Woman to fight 8-year-old parking ticket in court

'A lot of people would be really intimidated by a letter like this.'

Don't panic! The fire is under control

A large fire will burn on Mt Ngongotahā on Saturday but it is being controlled.

St John opens new Rotorua ambulance station

"This is about the wellness of our people. The wellness of our mokopuna."

National's new tough on crime campaign uses bad data, attacks scheme Collins helped set up

Judith Collins was Minister of Police in 2010 and Minister of Justice in 2014.

'It feels like half of me is gone': Crash victim's husband gives emotional statement

Pastor sentenced for causing the death of a nurse who cared for Whakaari victims.

Kaupapa Māori mental health service gets funding boost

'I do feel stronger. Talking about things helps,' a Poutama Ora participant says.

Trust invests more than $5m in community in past year

The news was revealed in today's annual general meeting.

'No punishment in this world can be big enough': Life imprisonment for double murders

A jury had found Samuel Fane guilty of murdering Paul Lasslett and Nicholas Littlewood.

Stencil creations: Learn new skills through art workshops

The Arts Village has workshops coming up, run by street artist Razor Taser Laser.

Adaptive MTB 'Give it a Go Day' for those with disabilities

Adapt MTB with Mountain Bike Rotorua is hosting a 'Give it a Go' day.

'We shouldn't have to live like this': Glenholme residents rally

Locals are fighting back to stop crime in their neighbourhood.

'We have people that complain about everything': MSD hits back at homelessness criticism

Commissioner said homelessness wasn't just a Rotorua problem but a "worldwide" one.

Sex toys, jet skis, vehicles and guns stolen among builder's crime spree

Hamish Crego-Bourne stole thousands of dollars worth of property, including sex toys.

Patrick Walsh: School exclusions need to end

OPINION: The effect of exclusion on students is often severe and long term.

$11m ambulance station set to open its doors

St John is officially opening its new Rotorua ambulance station this Friday.

'We are being herded like sheep': Grandmother speaks out on life in emergency housing

She has already lived in three different emergency housing motels.