Latest from Rotorua

Drizzly delight: Vintage Car Show raises spirits and dollars for St John

The ninth annual Rotorua Lakefront Car Show had cars galore on the Village Green.

Two girls embark on kayaking and sailing adventure

Two Rotorua young people embarked on a kayaking and sailing trip for Duke of Edinburgh.

Resolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletter

A councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.

Police concerns ahead of Taupō Summer Concert

The annual event is being held for the 11th time.

Zoe Hunter: Let locals entertain you! Why we should support community theatre

OPINION: Zoe Hunter says bums on theatre seats are more important than ever.

Cyclist hit by car in Taupō

Police were called about 9.45am.

Letters: Should Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre be renamed?

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Animal Control kept busy with work in community

Summer is a busy time of year for council's Animal Control team.

Ute crashes into Utuhina Stream, police confirm second vehicle involved

Emergency services are on the scene.

$8.5 million: How does it feel to sell the big one?

A Rotorua Lotto player won $8.5 million in last night's draw.

'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reo

A Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".

Scholarship surprise: 'It was such a cool way to find out'

Some of Rotorua's most promising young Māori students have been given a $5000 boost.

OPINION: Hospitality, honesty and speedway

Paul Hickey discusses hospitality, speedway and what's coming up on radio next week.

'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise

'We have been well behind for some years.'

Rotorua Community Hospice excited for 2021

After a tough year in 2020 and a number of changes, Rotorua Hospice is excited for 2021.

Dawn Picken: Is Martin Luther King jnr's dream still alive?

OPINION: King's dream is not dead, but it does appear to be on life support.