Latest from Rotorua

14-year-old motorcycle rider killed in crash

The fatal crash happened on May 14.

Armageddon expo returns to Bay with virtual lineup

The expo features celebrity guests from The Mandalorian, Supergirl, Doctor Who and more.

WWI Field of Remembrance crosses to be handed back to families

The project aims to connect all 109 crosses and a Star of David to descendants

Jo Raphael: We need more help to stamp out meth scourge

OPINION: Meth users in the Bay are wasting more than $1 million a week.

Detour in place for Ngongotahā bound traffic

A short section of State Highway 36 is closed from today.

Man assaulted and robbed in Rotorua

The man was assaulted by a group of males about 8.30pm on Sunday.

Rotorua students win share of $100K scholarship

The Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarship has been rewarded to two Rotorua students.

Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay

The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.

'A lot of people are in limbo': Residents upset at possible mill closure

The Norske Skog paper mill employs 160 people

The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money

How did he do it and why?

'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband

"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.

Brother-in-law on trial for murder: Jury returns verdicts

James McFarlane was accused of killing Thunder Savage by stabbing him through the chest.

Rotorua will have Māori wards at next election

Tania Tapsell was the only councillor to vote against the introduction of Māori wards.

Rugby: Rotorua-Whangārei battle resumes after 24-years

First XVs reunited for the first time since 1997 - long-lasting annual fixture hoped for.

Hearts and homes: SPCA foster homes needed

The Rotorua SPCA needs more foster carers to open their homes to animals.

Through thick and thin: Couple celebrates 50th anniversary

Local couple Pat and John Wyatt recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.