Latest from Rotorua

Woman charged over damaged graves yet to enter pleas

Charges include four counts of doing intentional damage with reckless disregard.

Man who claimed sexsomnia defence in teen rape case loses appeal

A man who tried to use sexomnia as a defence in a rape trial can now be named.

Disaster-fatigued? How to manage the mental impacts of storms

An expert explains the signs of disaster fatigue to watch out for after the latest storm.

Opinion | I upped sticks and moved to Aussie - the grass isn't greener, so I came home

OPINION: Yes the work perks are better but what about missing your family?

Cause of large Ngongotahā house fire determined

Emergency services were called at 2.08pm on Wednesday.

Another birthday for NZ's oldest man

Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.

'This year is the worst': Schools hiring 'unqualified' teachers due to shortage

Principal survey finds nearly half had to appoint “untrained or unqualified” teachers.

What should happen to iconic museum? Public get a say in multimillion-dollar question

Council to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.

The Premium Debate: Use the Budget to give the team of five million a break

Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.

Plans to reopen skid pad for car enthusiasts stall

Waka Kotahi says there are 'unambiguous' safety and operational improvements needed.

'Unsafe' living conditions: Landlords lose long-running court battle

A Rotorua trust has lost a long-running legal battle.

'A dream come true': How these new property owners saved for their first homes

'Knowing that our babies have security now, that was the biggest thing.'

Man linked to daycare jailed for having sex with underage teen

His appeal for name suppression has been dismissed.

'Incredibly humbled': School's new mini-golf course after $5k koha from iwi

A kind donation adds new learning opportunities for this school.

Opinion: Basketball 'community legend' Darrell Pene recognised with service award

The Pene name has been associated with basketball for more than four decades.

Unexplained Rotorua death: Man, 21, named

Anyone who has information that could assist police has been urged to get in touch.

Mamaku's taps should soon be flowing again as council fixes bore fault

Rotorua's council says it will work to improve its systems to minimise impact in future.

Two-vehicle crash blocking road at Galatea

Police were called at 11.40am.