Latest from Rotorua

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."

Katee Shanks: I'll never look at Whakaari the same way again

It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.

'Phenomenal' nurses step up to help Whakatāne Hospital after eruption

There were six nurses from Australia and one from New Zealand.

'A lovely guy who will be deeply missed': Auckland judge mourned

'Ronayne will be remembered as a very kind, balanced and fair judge'.

Zizi Sparks: We'll never be the same again after White Island

One month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.

'Together we will get through this' - Whakatāne one month after eruption

The eruption left the community reeling and for many the grief remains.

Kiwi nesting home destroyed

Residents are concerned about the felling of several trees.

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.

Kawerau residents boiling water for next three days at least

The first retest results have come back clear today.

Kawerau residents told to boil drinking water due to E coli

Kawerau residents must boil their water until further notice.

Tape to shut trail near sacred lake torn down

"[It] shows why the board members felt like they needed to take action."

Rotorua sportspeople to watch in 2020

Which athletes are most likely to shine in 2020?

Police car chases soar: 'I got a hell of a fright'

A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.

In the red: Report reveals local schools in 'serious financial difficulty'

Seven schools were flagged as being in 'serious financial difficulty' in 2018.