Latest from Rotorua

'Fierce' kapa haka competition among Te Arawa primary schools

Rōpū from Maketū to Tongariro competed at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre today.

'There was an explosion': Fire causes extensive damage at Rotorua home

Emergency services were called to the scene on Clinkard Ave just after 2pm.

Family fear homelessness as landlords reject 'essential' pets

"Those pets are a part of the family."

Delays possible as some paramedics set to strike

Ambulance staff say a breakdown in talks around shift rates has left them "insulted".

Why I changed my mind about free school lunches

OPINION: Personal responsibility is valuable - until it isn't.

Opinion: How Kamala Harris has singularly defied conventions

OPINION: The vice-president-elect can be a role model to many.

Shoppers urged to buy now for Christmas as delays on goods from overseas

Experts are predicting some goods will be in short supply.

First week of Christmas Appeal: Generosity shines

The 2020 Christmas Appeal is in full swing and Rotorua's community is as generous as ever.

Local arts initiatives receive more than $23,000 funding

Theatre, opera, dance and glass art are among initiatives funded in the Rotorua district.

Paul Hickey: Getting in shape for summer and Christmas parade joy

Paul Hickey discusses getting in shape for summer and the Christmas parade revival.

Bingo and adventure for Get Outdoors Week

Get Outdoors Week is running from November 14 to 22.

Letters to the editor: Chemicals not always the answer to pest and weed control

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Mad Poets Society's new youth poetry book launched

A poetry anthology titles '"Te Reo Pohewa"- Poems by young Rotorua Writers' was launched.

Jo Raphael: Hospital staff shouldn't be the ones experiencing pain and suffering

OPINION: Hospital staff should not bear the brunt of your sharp tongue.

'Every little bit helps' - Businesses back Christmas Appeal

A local business is collecting for the appeal for the eighth year in a row.

Zizi Sparks: Why not make all road signs bilingual?

OPINION: Bilingual road signs an easy way to showcase culture.