Latest from Rotorua

Christmas tragedy: Attack puts 21-year-old in hospital

Ben Osborne almost missed Christmas with his family after he was attacked

Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua

Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.

Local Focus: V8 Trike Tours to make up lost ground in Rotorua

'Cruise ship operation was 80 per cent of our income'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills

People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.

'Shocking' attack on hot pool visitors

A man holidaying in Rotorua was attacked at a hot pool.

Kids say: Lasagne please, but no fish

Lasagne proves the most popular dish in school lunch scheme.

Rediscovering a taonga in our backyard

Rotorua is a true gem, discovers Sarah Daniell on a recent weekend visit.

Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe

Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,

Top of the table clash: Who wins?

Greerton and Mount Maunganui go head-to-head this weekend.

Food rules change for ECEs after boy left brain damaged from choking

It's a bittersweet victory for a family of a little boy left brain damaged after choking.

Local Focus: 3D art and farm tours bouncing back with a new cafe opening

New cafe open for business Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch: One year after the eruption - Whakaari commemorations

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the fatal eruption.

Inappropriate: Several soldiers reprimanded after MIQ incidents

Three soldiers were removed from duty, while one was charged for inappropriate behaviour.

Why ketamine is being trialled as an antidepressant in the Bay

The new drug trial is looking for participants.

'No winners': Baby's death shines light on child abuse

Top cop gives a voice to the voiceless: 'No one was speaking for baby Karlos.'

Petition for WorkSafe to drop Whakaari / White Island charges

Petition signatories want WorkSafe to drop charges related to two helicopter pilots.