Latest from Rotorua

Low housing stock and high demand driving real estate industry post-Covid

Thirty years in the real estate industry has given Ann Crossley a wide perspective.

Community rallies behind different Daffodil Day

Support from the Rotorua community on Daffodil Day has been as heart-warming as ever.

Rotorua to host national cycling championships

Cycling New Zealand made the announcement today.

Local Focus: Rotorua candidates talk tax

Should Rotorua’s rich be taxed more? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Zizi Sparks: Everyone's duty to keep up to date with mask requirements

Time to follow mask wearing rules

Man who drove high on meth and cannabis caused passenger's death

Meiha Teepa's passenger died in a crash while Teepa was fleeing police.

'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity

"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.

Disgusting rubbish find prompts clean-up

A litter clean-up is being held on Mountain Rd, Mount Ngongotaha this Saturday.

Kawerau man admits causing father-in-law's death

Leonard Solimon Akurangi, 31, pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a push proved fatal.

Car catches fire after hitting tree

Police were notified at 3.10pm.

'Inexcusable': Former firefighter fined for illegal burning

Kevin Davies pleaded guilty and was sentenced to $14,000 in penalties.

Jo Raphael: Burglary victims should not blame themselves

COMMENT: Mental health needs support after a break-in.

No crowds allowed at Steamers preseason game

The Steamers take on Counties Manukau in Whakatāne this weekend.

Two utes crash near Tūrangi

One person with moderate injuries flown to Rotorua Hospital by helicopter.

Season's significant road work sites announced

A "large amount" of roadworks will be completed in Bay of Plenty in the coming months.

Earn while you learn film and TV course launches in Rotorua

Earn while you learn - new film and television course officially starts.

Kelly Makiha: Where have all the homeless come from?

Should we be spending all this money on emergency housing?

Violence and drugs: Rotorua seniors left homeless

'Elderly who have worked all their life are embarrassed by the situation they're in.'