Latest from Rotorua

Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low

But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.

Stolen patches and violent attacks: Police 'put the hammer down' as gang tensions rise

In one incident Black Power members stole Mongrel Mob patches.

Grandma allegedly three times over booze limit on school pick-up run

Police respond to report of swerving vehicle in Edgecumbe.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Where have all the children gone?

OPINION: There's no quick fix, and parents are not failing.

'I think it's fair': BOP regional councillor moves to Christchurch

Stacey Rose says he will have better time management from the South Island.

'Whoosh': Residents describe shocking moment their homes flooded

One resident described how a 'dirty river had run through the whole house'.

'Extremely harmful': Daunting snapshot shows extent of wallaby problem

The regional council wanted to show the impact populations had on farmers.

'Big win' for public say on emergency housing future

Locals can have their say on about controversial contracted emergency housing motels.

'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island

Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.

Rotorua horse trainer farewelled after 'freak accident' at racecourse

Donna Fleming fell while walking a horse, and died at the scene.

'The best news': Tourism industry looks to the next phase of pandemic recovery

The sector welcomes the news cruise ships can return but says there is work to do.

Homeless motel burglar caught red-handed by police

Judge says Rotorua community "sick of people nicking things" like Jason Tihi did.

Data prompts fresh calls for greater investment in 'death trap' highway

The new highway came with a hefty price tag so has it been worth it?

Plastic discharged into water was 'carelessness to a high degree' - lawyer

The plastic discharged into the water was found 1.5km downstream.

Council takes legal action: Emergency housing motel 'misery' must stop

Nine motels operating emergency housing in Rotorua are being taken to court.

Fraudster claims to be a drug-free changed woman

Judge questions if Tania Malcolm, also known as Tania Malcolm, has really changed?

'We aren't just stretched, we're bled': Frontline health workers' mental health struggles

'We didn't know what hit us. We were scrambling for weeks and weeks.'

Salary movers and shakers: Top 10 jobs that are paying more

Job listings at record levels, wages rising and Aussie calling.