Latest from Rotorua

'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class

'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.

Meet the girl who hasn't missed a day of school in 11 years

She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.

Rotorua food and green waste collection to start next year

What it will cost eligible households.

Health NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes

'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'

Uncovered: 100-year-old discovery in Rotorua Museum renovation

The heritage find was made during building strengthening works.

Twelve sizes smaller, 3kg removed: Mum speaks of 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery

'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.

This is what a US-based travel writer thinks of Rotorua

Writer reveals the one thing that the US does better.

Abuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service Medal

Fears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.

'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new team

How sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.

Gas station robbery reported, three youths in custody

Police were alerted to the incident at 6.25am.

Honoured power sector leader on pouring his 'heart and soul' into 55-year career

'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'

New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named

Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.

$165k in seatbelt fines: 'Too many' kids not properly buckled in

Police target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.

'Happy to be alive': Mum's 'tough year' after freak accident in restaurant

Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.

How Ngawai's golden ticket has led to a trip of a lifetime

Ngawai Clendon aims to inspire others as she heads to Antarctica with Inspiring Explorers.

Police investigating 'assault' after nurse allegedly stabbed during house call

'The victim was taken to Rotorua Hospital for treatment for their injuries.'

Health warning issued as toxic algal bloom hits Lake Rotoiti

Toxic algal bloom warning issued for Ōkawa Bay, Lake Rotoiti.

Skyline Rotorua collaborates with pro athletes and local trail builders on new downhill track.

Three champions give input into the new Crankworx downhill track.