Latest from Rotorua

'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'

Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.

'Stop the spend': Tania Tapsell announces run for Rotorua mayor

Councillor joins three other declared candidates for city's top job

'Toxic environment': A third of city's family harm calls to emergency lodgings

The council says in 2018 there were 70 family harm call outs a week. Now it's 120.

Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua

OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.

Family, routine and social connection: The pandemic losses still affecting older Kiwis

'We can't expect people to go back to the way they were. We're all changed from this.'

'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders

Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.

Dr Tony Farrell: Reining in alcohol industry will reduce health burden

OPINION: The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act needs reviewing

'A little strange alien': Mother's battle with postnatal depression

Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week: "Having a child...was a big shock for my system."

Ram raids are violent, thuggish and dangerous

OPINION: Grumpy old men and women have been sounding the warning for years.

The story of how Ihenga named places as he travelled

He made discoveries and was constantly challenged by great difficulties.

New name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

The new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.

From 'vibrant human' to 'zombie': Long Covid wrecks 82yo's life

'I can feel my head all the time. Sometimes I forget words.'

'We cannot be held responsible': Decision made on NEMA charges in Whakaari case

WorkSafe charges against the National Emergency Management Agency have been dismissed.

'Ready to rock 'n' roll': Rotorua Ziplines launches steepest, fastest course

'We believe our course is one of the most challenging zipline builds undertaken.'

Doggone: Missing pooch reunited with owner a year later

The canine is one of hundreds stolen or lost in the Bay of Plenty each year.

'Go Mum, go': Video captures children's terror during violent road rage attack

A New Zealand man has admitted his "alarming" act of road rage.

Rotorua event calendar 'better than it has been in years'

Those in the industry say there is a 'big appetite' for events.

Teacher censured after making students strip and stand with noses against trees

A teacher has been sanctioned for serious misconduct at a school camp.