Latest from Rotorua

'We can't sleep at night': Two stores burgled, one the second time in eight days

'We can't sleep at night worrying if they will come again': Shop owner

Man who ordered pizza with illegally obtained credit card information avoids jail

Gemini Dixon pleaded guilty to accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes.

Hawks ready for 2021 tip-off as their big man lands

A 2018 Hawks star returns to the nest ahead of Sunday's match against the Rams

More counterfeit money found in Bay of Plenty

Police are finding more counterfeit notes.

Local Focus: Ko Taua set to charm the Aronui Arts Festival

A bilingual musical showcasing two worlds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Emergency accommodation support services lack a 'moral failure' by Govt - social housing provider

The Government is now spending nearly a million dollars a day to put people up.

Lawyer finds legal snag in Rotorua's emergency housing

A Rotorua barrister has questioned if it is legal for motels to offer emergency housing.

Seven appear in court after drug raids

Seven people have been charged with a raft of drug-related charges.

'I lost my family': Former P addict's return from the brink

Pauline Tai is now three years clean - and is supporting others in their recovery.

Govt to curb speed limits near schools nationwide

Speeds around urban schools could drop to 30 km/h.

Assaulted in the line of duty: Rotorua parking wardens attacked

There has been a spate of verbal and physical abuse towards Rotorua parking wardens.

Local Focus: Concerns power lines won't handle demand spike from electric vehicles

Unison has moved to more time-of-use line charges. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'It was worth it': Abuse survivor gets justice after 39 years

Graham William Morine found guilty on 6 indecency charges against 2 boys from 1981-1984.

Health system shake-up 'great news' for Māori health

Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.

Health system overhaul could be 'monumental', GP says

Health system changes would start to come into effect in July next year.

The tractor and the motorbike: Coroner probes fatal crash

An inquest has been held in Rotorua into the death of motorcyclist Tony Parahi on SH36.