Latest from Rotorua

Two ambulances and three helicopters sent to serious crash

No diversions are available and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

From homeless to winner's circle: Horse owner's $500k Auckland Cup win

Bill Pomare's horse Ocean Billy has done it. Now they eye the big one - the Melbourne Cup.

Another delay in park stalker case: 'I just can't believe it'

A judge has asked for answers as to why a report on an offender has not been finished.

The fight of her life: Brave wahine toa battles stage-four cancer

Nahne Marsters has terminal cancer but refuses to give up.

Local Focus: Roto-vegas or Roto-wood?

Rotorua aiming to become a film production hub. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Man set to stand trial for murder of Taupō woman

Samantha Reid died on January 25 last year after suffering critical injuries.

Second Tauranga meth smuggler convicted in 500kg drug operation

Another Tauranga man has been convicted for importing 500kg of P and P-dealing charges.

Covid casualty: Jet boat operation closing for at least 18 months

"It was inevitable": Rotorua tourism operator.

Nature's alarm clock! Rotorua woken by jolt

The quake struck at 5.55am.

Super-sized stay: A Lake Tarawera bach with space for the whole whānau

This award-winning house sleeps 11, perfect for extended family getaways full of fun.

Jo Raphael: Aucklanders who escape lockdown are putting us at risk

OPINION: We all have a right to feel angry.

Local Focus: Cousins world premiere held in Rotorua

The movie of three wahine Māori premiered in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Cousins film has world premiere in Rotorua

Briar Grace-Smith and Ainsley Gardiner joined forces to bring Cousins to screens.

Destiny Church lashes out at critics after 'apostle' flees lockdown

Tamakis lash out at media following backlash.

Wastewater leaks into Lake Rotorua, swimming advised against

A leak in a wastewater main near a pump station is being blamed for the incident.

Crown seeks maximum sentence for murder accused mum

Southern Thompson skipped trial for the murder of her young daughter and went on the run.

Bay's lockdown loss could top $6 million

Experts weigh in on how much the Bay of Plenty region is set to lose at alert level 2.

Not guilty pleas for former trust chairman in SFO case

Charges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.