Latest from Rotorua

State Highway 2 bridge closure upcoming

The bridge will be closed between 9am-6pm on Wednesday, December 9.

'Landmark decision': Taupō introduces Māori wards

The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting held today.

Woman remains in critical condition after mystery incident

The woman was flown from Kawerau to Tauranga Hospital.

Jo Raphael: World leaders to blame for virus deaths

OPINION: The coronavirus seems to be ramping up.

Blitzkrieg! MacRury smacks incredible ton at Smallbone

MacRury took control from the opening ball he faced.

Double hit: TVs, computers stolen in twin CBD burglaries

Digital Natives Academy and Te Pālace have been ransacked by thieves.

Market raising thousands for locals finally has new home

The Rotary Saturday Market's new space officially opened on Saturday.

Eleven job applications in one week, still no luck

Applications for the 12-week Covid-19 Income Relief payments are now closed.

'Highlight of his year': Celebrating 30 years of youth talent and dedication

Rotorua Young Achievers is celebrating its 30-year anniversary.

Tarawera's rock: Community man Brett Bosley loses cancer battle

When the community needed him, he was always there.

Ōpotiki motorbike crash: Serious crash unit on route

The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Award win 'surreal' for trans actress raising LGBTQ profiles

"You don't see many trans characters on mainstream platforms. Pania is one of the few."

'Horrific': Cancers being picked up in hospital ED

'It's not the right place to be telling someone they have cancer.'

Review: Quintessentially Kiwi show a must-see

Rotorua Musical Theatre's 'Aotearoa, a New Zealand Rock Musical' is an audience-charmer.

Driver who killed his 'best mate' while high on drugs sentenced

Teepa was high on drugs when he crashed his car and killed his passenger in January.

Funding boost for Parksyde senior services hub

The centre supports over 800 older people per week in activities and social opportunities.