Latest from Rotorua

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Galatea

A ute and motorbike collided near Galatea.

Medical history maker Clifford loses final battle with cancer

Clifford Llewell, whose face was rebuilt in revolutionary surgery last year, has died.

'Baby died while carers smoked drugs'

Crown claims grandmother left baby in hot car while she binged on synthetic cannabis.

Student injured in Tongariro National Park

Student has dislocated knee and is awaiting rescue.

Rivalry heats up between Flavell, Coffey

Te Ururoa Flavell has challenged Tamati Coffey to a fitness test on social media.

Jury discharged for the day in baby manslaughter trial

Trial put off today as judge hears arguments from crown and defence.

Final farewell for Wiremu Keepa Jnr

Wiremu Keepa Jnr has been laid to rest.

Local artistic roller skaters compete

Rotorua competitors clean up more than 20 medals at weekend competition.

Chinese tourist struck in Fenton St still in hospital

A Chinese tourist has a long road ahead after being struck by a car in Rotorua.

Rotorua early childhood teacher disciplined after admitting drug use

A disciplinary tribunal decision has been released about a weed-smoking ECE teacher.

Scammers using fake DHB purchase orders to target businesses

Scam using forged DHB invoices to swindle New Zealand businesses out of goods.

Villagers still using risky forestry road

Residents forced to use forestry road, as the main road into the villages remains closed.

Skyline Rotorua chief steps down

Rotorua tourism identity Bruce Thomasen will leave Skyline Rotorua at the end of June.

Our real-life heroes honoured

Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.

Second psychiatric report ordered for kidnap accused

A second psychiatric report has been ordered for a man charged with kidnapping a toddler.

Wiremu's body welcomed home

The body of Wiremu Keepa Jnr has been welcomed home to Rotorua.