Latest from Rotorua

Murder accused mum sentenced for cutting off monitoring bracelet

Judge said her offending was a serious breach of failing to answer court bail.

Local Focus: Breakers' first NBL game in Rotorua

The Breakers scout for the next Tom Abercrombie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Blue Baths closure 'startling', concerns about council 'secrecy'

The council says more information will be revealed in due course.

Local Focus: A day in the life of a kiwi keeper

Looking after New Zealand's most iconic bird. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rotorua kura able to rearrange school dates according to Māori calendar

There will be four weeks' holiday instead of two weeks at every end-of-term.

Aerial thrill-seeking tourism venture to open by summer

The new adventure park will be open in time for the summer holidays.

In hot water: The best places to bathe in New Zealand

Where to warm up in warm water this winter.

Rotorua's famous Blue Baths closed - but why?

There are concerns about the 'structural integrity' of the 88-year-old building.

Crash victim's whānau still 'in denial' and angry

The family of a Ngongotaha fatal crash victim have spoken out about their deep loss.

The fake $50 and the off-duty cop: How a man was nabbed for making fake money

How did he do it and why?

'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband

"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.

Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others

Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.

Local Focus: Escaping from Covid, the new game business launching in Rotorua

Escapade pivots in a post-Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Kids are the future' - more support, resources, councillors

One mum says schools need more support to deal with housing crisis effects on children.

Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ

There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.

'No plan, no future, no hope': Tourism bosses defeated ahead of Budget 2021

"It's hope that's kind of gone. And we are not seeing any future plan."

'There's very little waste.' Bay of Plenty schools say Govt funded lunches improve attendance and focus

School leaders say listening to student feedback helps to get buy in for lunch scheme.

Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away

The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.