Latest from Rotorua

Local Focus: Aroha's long and frustrating journey of the Kaituna Cut

The powerful story behind the three decade fight to restore the Maketū estuary, as told by the last surviving member of the Maketū Action Group. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nine fire crews fighting blaze at Lumbercube Mill, Rotorua

A witness said he could smell smoke and hear crashing of the building as it was burning.

Driver remorseful, says lawyer, but family says it's 'too little, too late'

A truck driver who caused a crash that killed two children has been sentenced.

Teachers' strike marred by intimidation as car driven towards marchers

Today's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty.

Local Focus: Rotorua schools shut for strike as teachers and principals picket

Today's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Man drives 120km/h past two Rotorua schools to 'scare' partner

A man who threatened to kill his family is in custody awaiting sentencing.

Man who punched teacher evades police

Man who punched teacher still on the run

'Hate speech' row erupts after Rotorua councillor compared to the Pied Piper

Council makes police complaint after comments from mayoral candidate.

'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list

Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.

The nightmare of living with a narcissist

There are different types of narcissists - and they can be downright dangerous.

'That could've killed us' - family lucky to be alive

A young mum and her family's quiet night was shattered by two loud bangs.

Missing boy found safe and well in Rotorua

A 9-year-old went missing from Hamurana/Ngongotahā overnight

House on fire in Rotorua suburb

Police and the fire service are at the scene of a house fire tonight

MPI warning customers of email scam

Netsafe offers ways of dealing with email scams.

Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year

The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.

Budget 2019: What do Māori want?

Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.

New true crime doco has lions, a poodle and ... David Lange?

Who knew one of New Zealand's wildest cold cases involves circus animals and a PM?

Exclusive: 'I held my mother's hand as her life ebbed away'

"Her injuries were too great to survive. It was not the death I envisaged for her, ever."