Latest from Rotorua

'Going to have to eat ramen': The rising cost of being a teacher

Consultation on the proposed changes was set to end on April 1.

'It's so sad... it was bad': Father dies in motel from injuries, murder inquiry launched

A police investigation is under way.

'You are allowed to moan, complain and want time to yourself': Coping with family pressure

Dr Ross helps to normalise many family-related stressors as "problems of life".

Parole denied for 'creepy' runner stalker

Why a man who stalked a woman while she ran has been denied parole.

Council takes next step for law change for more Māori wards

The bill, if passed, would allow the council to have three Māori ward seats.

Destiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jail

Police noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.

Man jailed for role in Black Power women's brutal kidnapping plot

He covered his face with a bandanna and helped Black Power women in a brutal kidnapping.

How many Māori vaccinations to reach 90% revealed as MP isolates

As the Omicron outbreak continues to spread, the 90 per cent target is yet to be reached.

'Unprecedented demand': 5000 RATs gone in half a day ahead of phase 3

An expert says Covid-19 is 'taking off' everywhere, including in the Bay of Plenty.

Meet Flick, the little fire truck that could be yours

The origins of Flick are unknown but whoever left it at the station has a kind heart.

One dead, one critically injured in single car crash near Taupō

A serious crash has occurred in the Taupo District.

'It's real … please take it seriously': Rotorua mayor tests positive for Covid-19

Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.

Winter chill: Holding out for border opening could make or break some businesses

The tourism sector is concerned visitor numbers won't rise if self-isolation rules stay.

Jo Raphael: Dangerous, chaotic and filthy - protest needs to be shut down now

OPINION: Give us back our capital.

Covid 19: Latest Rotorua school affected, thousands need booster urgently, DHB says

'Time is now critical to get the whole whanau vaccinated and protected together'

Timber boss: I'm a protest funder - here's why

To have any chance of ending the protest, concessions will be required.