Latest from Rotorua

Exploring pros and cons of meat-free diets

Plant-based diets are a hot trend. But are they better for you and for the planet?

House with backyard mud pool not safe for tenants

Susan Gedye said "it was like a fire hydrant had exploded" when the mud pool first formed.

Rotorua motels making millions from emergency housing

The Government is spending millions of dollars more on emergency accommodation.

Cold-case killer's confession to flatmate on fishing trip

The cold-case killer knew he'd never come out of prison alive.

Local Focus: Curtis will

"You shouldn’t get things wrong with ratepayers’ money". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A teen lost five whānau in a crash. What he did next landed him in court

Teen commits crimes in the hours after coming across a crash that killed five whānau.

Local iwi show interest in buying Maketu Pies

The deadline for expressions of interest ends October 7

'Every game going to be tough' - premier cricket debutants

Premier newbies Geyser City Cricket Club take on defending champs Eves Realty Greerton.

Fair pay campaign in early childhood education launched

"We need the Government to commit to an urgent pay jolt."

Fatal stabbing in Edgecumbe

Officers were called to the scene of an assault on Hydro Rd

Trout fishing season kicks off

Bad weather makes the start of trout fishing season challenging for anglers in Rotorua.

Job cuts as Toi Ohomai announces restructure

Two staff members have been made redundant and more are expected to go.

Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors

"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'I'm tired and I'm grumpy': Radiographers walk off the job

The second strike this week is planned for Wednesday.

Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors

"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Power due back on for Ōkareka residents tonight

Fire crews and ambulance were also responding