Latest from Rotorua

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.

Top Māori lawyer appointed High Court Judge

Kiri Tahana's love of the law has seen her appointed as a High Court Judge.

'Feeding frenzy': Explosion in people keen to head overseas

Border restriction changes have locals looking to book international trips again.

Murupara woman's dream burned brightly for four years. This week she starts work as a constable

How a former Rotorua Girls' High student intends to make a difference in the police force.

Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid

OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.

Whakaari survivors have say on future of $40k donated to burn units

It was raised in the annual Whakaari Hayden Marshall-Inman Memorial Golf Tournament.

'Shambles': Resident slams delays on controversial Ōkere Falls pathway

Work is incomplete and local residents are questioning what work is happening.

Council's law change bid passes first reading in Parliament

One local MP voted for it, and another against.

Lockdowns lifted after shots heard in Western Heights

Police are attending after hearing gun shots.

'This is a Goldie': Portrait owner's quest for mystery chief

Andrew Doak believes famed artist Goldie painted this portrait of a Te Arawa koroua.

Upset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'

The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.