Latest from Rotorua

A sports reporter's quest for love

"My immediate reaction was that I'd rather head butt a Shakti mat."

Two arrests after Rotorua petrol station gang brawl

Police were called to reports of two car-loads of people allegedly physically fighting.

Zoe Hunter: Police need more power to put hard line on gangs

People are scared. Crime like this has never been seen in the Bay, writes Zoe Hunter.

Rotorua reacts to sentencing for record $137m meth bust

"This drug is a scourge in our country," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.

Local Focus: Dairy industry shares coronavirus concerns

Miraka Dairy CEO is keeping a close watch on the virus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Prison for man found with $137m of meth

Lionel James Ruka McDonald was in possession of 137.5kg of methamphetamine.

'Critical' Government funding for city's homeless welcomed

City leaders weigh in on the Government's latest funding package.

Two arrested after operation targeting organised crime

Police raid clandestine lab believed to be used for manufacturing methamphetamine.

Homicide inquiry after child dies in hospital

"It's sad that nobody stepped in to help, for the child."

Fighting, swearing and spitting forces CBD store to close

Owners are fearing for the state of the town with the increasing number of vacant shops.

Local Focus: The heart-breaking experiences of mothers with ME

"My little boy he just... It was really hard." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Siblings' commitment to improving Māori health stats

The siblings channelling medical careers to slice into the health stats of Māori.

Local Focus: The heart-breaking experiences of mothers with ME

"My little boy he just... It was really hard." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Squealing with joy - or screaming? Mum and cafe at odds over noisy toddler

Mother is outraged but cafe says customers were complaining.

Baywide club rugby on the horizon

The Baywide preseason will hit its stride with 10s tournaments only a month away.

Man gets home detention for killing brother by running him over

A man found guilty of the manslaughter of his brother has been sentenced.