Latest from Rotorua

Why some motels are choosing visitors over homeless

What's happening now with the Government's plan to change emergency housing in Rotorua?

$242m for Māori health: What Māori can expect from millions

Peeni Henare speaks on the $242m set aside from the Budget for Māori health

Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed

Shocking number of cases over the last decade.

No arrests or items found after JPC lockdown

The school immediately entered their lockdown procedure after contacting police.

Whakaari hearing: Defendants argue against making pleas

The 13 defendants charged after the Whakaari eruption are back in court today.

Can a weekend hot pool retreat heal body and mind?

It's easy to find mindful moments on a weekend wellness retreat but how to make them last?

Local Focus: Covid vaccination rolls out to protect whakapapa

Te Arawa Covid Response Hub vaccinates bubbles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Murder accused mum sentenced for cutting off monitoring bracelet

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

'Crazy situation': Slow police vetting worsening ECE 'teacher crisis', recruiter says

Police vetting service under pressure: 'The risk is too high if we get it wrong'

Motorcyclist's death 'avoidable', other man involved an 'unconvincing witness'

Rotorua coroner has released his findings into the death of road crash victim.

School mourns 'larger-than-life' first-year teacher

"One teacher, or person, or role model that the kids would never, ever forget."

Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay

The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.

Watch: Footage shows 'unprovoked' gang attack in Rotorua

The attack is said to have involved about 30 people, some of whom were gang members.

Facebook Marketplace scammer jailed for ripping off buyers

Dylan Ingram ripped off people on Facebook because he needed money to move.

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?