Latest from Rotorua

Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community

Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.

'Direct attack': Māori Party demands apology from Mallard over vax comments

"We expect a retraction ... and a public apology to both Mr Pem Bird and Te Pāti Māori."

White Island defendants' trial date starts in July 2023

The trial is for those charged in the wake of the Whakaari / White Island eruption.

A bustling break: Plenty of ways to have fun for long weekend

There are things to do and see this Labour weekend, while supporting locals too

Wigs, tutus and pink galore for virtual walk fundraiser

There was a force of pink on Wednesday as people supported Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust.

Cartel-linked drugs plot alleged: Nine men defend cocaine and P charges

Operation Tarpon alleged drug importation and drug dealing defendants heading to trial.

How you voted on New Zealand's pandemic response

We asked you several Covid-19 questions about the pandemic. Here's how you voted.

Māori vaccination: 'You've got to get it now before the virus gets you'

A kaumātua warns Māori vaccination rates must increase or they'll be the 'worst affected'.

Rural wards and Māori co-governance suggested for council

The rural community has pushed for a seat at the council table.

'I'd prefer to live': Grey Power leader, retiree back vaccine

Older Rotorua residents urge the vaccine-hesitant to think of the people around them.

Woman admits at scene to crossing centreline in crash that killed three people

She was driving to Rotorua from Palmerston North when she crossed the centreline.

'Absolutely concerned': Sewage spills into Lake Rotorua

A public health warning for Lake Rotorua was issued by the council on Tuesday.

Rotorua tops the list for most noise complaints about single premises

One council got 204 complaints. Another got 1144.

Luke Kirkness: how I've come to tackle my insecurities

OPINION: I'm no expert but this is how I've overcome my insecurities.

Multimillion-dollar Te Ngae Rd development to create 75+ jobs

A new multimillion-dollar car dealership on Te Ngae Rd has been announced.

'Little remorse': Judge says council tried to minimise dump offending

Rotorua District Council is before the court for discharging leachate from the landfill.