Latest from Rotorua

World-leading app to train teachers in te reo Māori

The initiative aims to strengthen New Zealand's education workforce in Te Reo.

SH30-Tarawera Rd intersection nears completion

Traffic lights will be ready at the intersection soon

$1m upgrade for polluted Bay of Plenty estuary

Te Waihī estuary is considered one of the five most polluted estuaries in New Zealand.

Magic fightback falls short

Magic are well and truly out of finals series contention.

Samantha Motion: How Dry July gives more than it gets

OPINION: There is evidence drinkers can really stand to gain if they stick it out.

Rob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?

OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers

Two hurt in Rotorua crash, occupants of one vehicle run from scene

A helicopter was sent to the scene.

Cause of Paradise Valley Rd fire remains a mystery

Details of what caused a massive fire on Paradise Valley Rd have been released.

Letters: Put scoreboard at crash hotspots

Readers have their say.

Boredom Busters: Plenty to do these school holidays

There is something for all to enjoy during the July school holidays.

'It could be fatal': Mother warns of RSV danger

A Tauranga mother is afraid to "relive the trauma" of RSV.

Murder trial: Accused says he was subject of 'pure harassment' from police

The accused in a Opotiki murder trial has recanted statements he had made to the police.

Meet the Rotorua man who fought for 40 years for folic acid in bread

When Lyall Thurston's son was born in 1983, doctors said he had 24 hours to live.

Family speak out: Murdered boy, 5, 'loved' the 'monster' who killed him

The family has urged people to reach out if they need help, as have police.

All lanes open on Te Ngae Rd/SH30: delays will take time to clear - NZTA

Police did not know of any crashes in the area that may be influencing the delay.

'Exciting milestone': First stage of $40 million Rotorua lakefront development officially opened

Stage one of the Rotorua lakefront redevelopment was opened to the public with a karakia.