Latest from Rotorua

Immigration New Zealand welcomes conviction of man for impersonating an officer

Immigration New Zealand welcomes the conviction of a man for impersonating an officer.

'Unprecedented' entries for Rotorua Business Awards 2021, finalists named

The finalists for this year's 12 awards have been announced amid a high level of interest.

Zizi Sparks: Ageing well starts off early

Opinion: Why wait until retirement to live a healthy life?

Letters: Te Ngae Rd traffic lights and improvement

Readers have their say.

'Significant improvement': Lakes DHB sees reduction in RSV cases

A total of 176 patients with RSV had been admitted to Lakes DHB hospitals this year.

Local school to celebrate 20-year anniversary with reunion

Te Āhuru Mōwai - Rotorua School for Young Parents is celebrating 20 years with a reunion.

Almost 11,000 people go through Rotorua MIQ

A fraction of the returnees in Rotorua MIQ facilities have tested positive for Covid-19.

New Steamers signings face old team in latest round

Bay of Plenty Steamers face Southland Stags in Invercargill this weekend.

Mud and obstacle-ridden challenge: Tough Guy and Gal fun

A range of Tough Guy and Gal events will be held at Lakes Ranch in Rotorua next week.

Lots of Laughs: Monty Python's Spamalot brought to stage

Rotorua Musical Theatre's upcoming show is Monty Python's Spamalot.

Opinion: Paul Hickey - Fantastic dancing, password safety and a busy Waipa

Paul Hickey talks Dancing for Hospice, password safety and Waipa being a hive of activity.

'Proceed with caution': Business head's warning over Govt's plans

A business chief said opening the border was a double-edged sword.

McClay slams plan to turn motel into housing

Residents react to news a second motel is planned for transitional housing on Fenton St.

Local Focus: Whāriki and Facebook join forces

Māori businesses in Rotorua get social media savvy. Made with NZ On Air.

Deputy mayor calls for more inner-city residents to boost vibrancy

Deputy mayor Dave Donaldson says developers should 'sit up and take notice'

Bystander grappled knife-wielding patched mobster after robbery

A Bay of Plenty man has been jailed for a spate of armed robberies in Ōpōtiki town centre.