Latest from Rotorua

'Like a war zone': Bay of Plenty woman escapes Aussie bush fires

''When we walked back we didn't expect to have a house.''

Mazda Demio woes: Thefts, joy rides, dumping

One theft victim has spent more on towing and repairs that what her car is worth.

Local Focus: Rotoiti's new water treatment plant

Scheme to filter sewage wins bouquets for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Person dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, rāhui being put in place

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 12pm.

Two people rescued after boat sinks on Lake Taupō

The incident happened west of Whangamata Bay.

There is only one 'Best Boy': What Rotorua residents named their dogs

Did your dogs name make the top ten? Or is your pooch one-of-a-kind?

Esteemed judge remembered for fairness, wit and humanity

"Rob was gregarious, warm, fun, brilliant."

Rotorua black market likely winners of Government tobacco tax hike

"... it's been like the wild wild west here."

Local Focus: Mayor says infrastructure not to blame for water issues

Kawerau mayor Malcolm Campbell believes the ageing infrastructure isn't the problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Prison break: Staff member injured when six youths escape secured facility

Residents witness 'dramatic' arrest.

Rotorua 'party house': Tenant speaks as landlord takes action

A landlord says she is taking action over her Tui Rd tenants.

Bites, quad bikes, butchering: Farm injury rates well above average

In the Midland area, 28 people died from agricultural-work injuries from 2012 to 2018.

'Cricket for friendship': Locals in Lawyers' Cricket World Cup

The "very collegial competition" is being hosted in New Zealand for the first time.

Near and far: Bush fires spur volunteers, donors, families

"People who just get in and get the job done."

Prison break: Two violent youth offenders on the run

Police are hunting for two teens who escaped from a Youth Justice Facility in Rotorua.

Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school

The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.