Latest from Rotorua

Man left unconscious, others injured in 'unprovoked' gang attack outside bar

A witness says around 30 people were involved in the brawl in Rotorua's CBD.

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."

Kiri Allan comforted by Jacinda Ardern in hospital

Ardern and Allan's hei tiki, carved from the same stone, were brought together, too.

Split migrant families: 'Our dream just converted into a nightmare'

Priya Fernandes has been separated from her husband for more than two years.

Emergency housing horror: 'I couldn't handle it anymore'

Mother tells of life behind the motel sign.

Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival gets $100,000 funding boost

The local festival is one of four across the country to receive funding.

One person dead after crash between motorbike and car

The crash happened at 5.50pm.

Bay of Plenty councillor abstains from Māori engagement funding vote

But the move was met with stern advice from a seasoned local politician.

Tauranga Habour Bridge fibre cable damaged by fire - 3000 lose internet

Many of the customers affected are in the Te Puke area.

Govt's $30m motel emergency housing shake-up 'not a solution', says MP

The Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.