Latest from Rotorua

Leading entertainment figure trial: Defendant admits up to 40 affairs

A leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.

'We always start with the feet': Choreographers explain the process of teaching people to dance

Choreographers teaching amateurs to shine on stage at this year's competition.

Rotorua's Lisa Adams wins gold again at Para world champs

Adams is coached by her two-time Olympic champion sister.

Pathways not punishment: Youth support workers question Act's new law and order policy

“What we do in our youth justice houses works.”

Leading entertainment figure trial: Police case attacked in defence opening

'He’s made mistakes but that doesn’t make him a criminal'

Two-vehicle crash blocks busy Rotorua road

Police were called about 10.30am.

'Beast of a building': Rotorua Museum strengthening challenges revealed in site work

Those involved in project have described what has gone into the plans.

Car occupants in hospital with serious injuries after vehicle crashes into tree

Two people were seriously injured and two people received moderate to serious injuries.

'Everyone’s moving to Australia': Bosses say migrant visa changes make NZ jobs 'unappealing'

'I’ve seen hardly any Kiwi chefs applying for jobs, so we are looking overseas...'

Iwi calling for registrations of interest for bike academy intake

Youngsters given opportunity and village artist shares indigenous experience.

'A real win-win': Scion to host prestigious global forum

More international conferences were also on the way as Rotorua reclaims its tourism crown.

Commercial premises broken into in Taupō

Police were called to an address on Tamamutu St around 12.30am.

Military service runs deep in Kelly's Tuhoe whānau

Flight Lieutenant Donté Kelly gains Masters in aerospace design.

SH1 reopens at Lake Taupō after truck recovery

The road will close again early next week for the further recovery of heavy logs.

Home graffitied, windows smashed: Elderly residents want walkway closed

'Malicious': Resident suffers smashed window, thefts and graffiti on home.

Leading entertainer trial: Crown witness denies being told to say information

The Crown case against a leading entertainment figure continued today.

'Freeloaders can bugger off': Merepeka Raukawa-Tait to stand for Parliament

She also took a swipe at people walking around with “their bloody pyjamas on”.

Legend of the Peaks: New local festival includes forest marathon

Event Director Tak Mutu said the concept had been years in the making.