Latest from Rotorua

Extreme pageant makeover: Miss Rotorua's unique take on beauty

Miss Rotorua is the only Māori-owned and operated beauty pageant in the world.

Making memories with Rotorua Rafting

Laugh and scream as you drop over the world's highest commercially rated waterfall.

We're back: Business events boom welcome relief in Rotorua

A boom in business events is a welcome relief to an industry left reeling last year.

Mayor won't open secret workshops despite ratepayer's plea

Steve Chadwick says the workshops are 'important, legitimate and appropriate'.

Man charged after allegedly throwing molotov cocktail at police

Police were trying to seize stereo equipment when a molotov cocktail was allegedly thrown.

Strong wind watch in place for Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain and southeast gales are on the way for parts of the country.

'School is their safe space': Aorangi School putting strong emphasis on nurturing

Aorangi School's Nurture Room has been making positive impact on students' learning.

Local high school home of new Jonah Lomu Scholarship

The legacy of rugby great Jonah Lomu will live on at Rotorua Boys' High School.

Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance

Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.

Missing woman Kylie Taylor found 'alive and well'

Kylie Taylor, 32, was reported missing on Thursday afternoon.

'This doesn't feel real': Navy recruit embarking on exciting career

Shay Tahana, 18, has been told she is the youngest candidate in her NZ Navy intake.

Memory of late husband keeps dancer on track

Danielle Maguire and Bernie Dawson are fully motivated to support Hospice.

'Dead money': $400k per week emergency housing price tag

The latest numbers show millions being poured into the Bay of Plenty housing crisis.

Sport cancelled, road warnings issued as wretched weather strikes

Heavy rain watches are also coming into force for the North Island's upper east.

Homeless help: Government buys vacant 2ha block for $6.45m

New houses for the homeless will be built on the corner of Malfroy Rd and Ranolf St.

Māori wards in Rotorua: a recipe for fairer representation, or further division?

Felix Desmarais talks to Rotorua local government figures about the issue.