Latest from Rotorua

Revealed: The city Christopher Luxon believes 'needs to get sorted'

The National Party leader said crime and emergency housing motels would put visitors off.

'Respected' councillor quits in public meeting, claims mayor 'shunned' him

The resignation came after a decision to discuss a controversial bill in private

Rotorua hits 'pause' on controversial bill

Rotorua MP says 'throw it in the rubbish bin'.

Labour support falters as Rotorua electoral bill 'fallen foul' of Bill of Rights

Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi says he backs the 'brave and progressive' bill.

Gang member gets home detention for $8000 burglary

A gang member involved in an $8000 burglary has been given six months' home detention.

Shane Jones: Political stink in Rotorua

OPINION: It walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and is a lame electoral duck.

'An inspiration to us all': Master carver calls time after 55 years

One of the enduring faces of the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute

Taika the tourist: Hollywood star's visit 'completely unexpected'

'Just like a normal customer but maybe a little funnier'.

Man jailed for secret sex videos on porn website

He videoed himself having sex with a woman and put it on a porn site to get revenge.

Public submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill extended

A further two weeks has been added for submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill.

'I want out of here': Devastated residents fear proposal to sell reserves for housing

Locals are upset about a council plan to turn reserves into housing developments.

Paul Goldsmith: Radical changes being peddled in obscure Bills

OPINION: National's justice spokesman decries sneaky and radical changes to our democracy.

Geothermal heating, cooking and bathing plans for Ōhinemutu Pā

Group wants to help elderly access hot springs water for in-home use.

Judge tells drug-dealing mum she should have changed 'two daughters ago'

A drug dealer's request for a lighter sentence has failed with a Rotorua judge.

'We just needed to get together, share some stories': Principals enjoy much-needed get-together

Northland principals revitalise at a three-day conference in Waitangi.

More sculpture woes: Who will pay to repair peeling paint?

Look what needs painting just over a year since it was installed.

In the slow lane: Driver licence test waits cause concern

Advocates concerned about impact of long licence test wait times on young drivers.

Ex-drug kingpin on gun seizures: 'The worst guns' are still with 'the worst people'

Gun Safe was introduced in March 2019 to record police encounters with firearms.