Latest from Rotorua

BOP Steamers eager for challenge against North Harbour

Bay of Plenty take on North Shore in the fourth round of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.

What a monster! Giant rat found near Rotorua

The rat measured nearly 40cm.

Revealed: What Police Commissioner told deputy after critical IPCA report into bullying complaints

Chief Ombudsman forces Police Minister to release redacted letter in the public interest.

PM: 'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach'

'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach' – says PM Jacinda Ardern.

Children still love their dad despite him killing their mum

Michael Douthett appeared for sentencing today after shooting dead his wife in Ngākuru.

Guests evacuated after fire at Rotorua tourist attraction

As an apology all guests are being offered a complimentary rebooking.

From 'living nightmare' to dream house

One extended Rotorua family has gone from a motel 'living nightmare' to their dream home.

Fugitive who bashed Rotorua teacher arrested after three months on the run

The Rotorua Intermediate School teacher is still not back into full-time work.

Heartbreak motels: Fights and drugs scare off Rotorua tourists

The Government has paid more than $3.3 million to Rotorua motels in three months.

'He asked me back to his room': Kiwi stylist to the stars on Sir Ian McKellen

Conquering 'gay boy' schoolyard taunts to carve out career as a hair and beauty stylist.

'I will never forgive you': Family's heartbreak at driver

Nakeeta Prior, 19, was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court this week.

'That's my baby': Cat owner finds arrow embedded near pet's spine

An Alison St resident said her tabby cat, Sativa, appeared to be shot intentionally.

Rotorua runaway millionaire's story revealed for first time in documentary

Runaway Millionaires which tells the story of a Rotorua couple is screening September 1.

Fourth escaped prisoner this week, police launch national review

Levi Parekuka escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital just after 4pm.

Steven Adams and Willie Apiata visit Whangārei

As soon as they could, the kids crowded around the NBA star, Steven Adams.

Ugly duckling of lamb triplets

Lamb born in Rotorua without wool described as rare.

Housing area rejection: 'I feel sad for the people of Rotorua'

"We had the opportunity to do something really good": Developer Martin Schilt.

Tokoroa man charged with murder with chainsaw bar

Police found the dead man's body after being called to a serious assault yesterday.