Latest from Rotorua

Have fun, Curtis tells dancers

Cliff Curtis says as a judge for the upcoming Harcourts Dancing With Rotorua Stars he will be looking for contestants who are having

Maori schools soar in popularity

Parents are insisting their tamariki get a Maori education and immersion schools are feeling the pressure.

Stop-go murder trial: 'The guy's been shot'

One of the first people to reach slain road worker George Taiaroa has spoken of the moments after the father-of-four was shot dead.

Maori folklore labels ditched

The brewery that sparked controversy after it featured Maori ancestral legends on its labels has announced it is relaunching its beer

Bay of Plenty spends more than any other region

Paymark figures released today reveal Bay of Plenty shoppers have spent more than any other region over the past month. People spent

Stop-go trial: Witness recounts night of shooting

Live updates from the second day of the trial of Quinton Winders, the man accused of murdering stop-go worker George Taiaroa.

Youth flees justice centre

A young man remains on the run after fleeing a youth justice home in Rotorua last night.

Accident 'catalyst' for stop-go death

Crown argues a road accident a week before killing provided a link between murdered road worker George Taiaroa and the accused.

Two teenagers injured playing rugby

A teenager is in a serious condition after suffering a spinal injury when he was head tackled during a rugby game in Thames.

Messam heading to Rio on standby

Liam Messam is on his way to Rio Olympics after all, being named as a standby member of the squad.

Fitzgerald to step down as Magic coach

Julie Fitzgerald has stepped down as coach of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic to return home to Sydney. She will take up the role

Harnessing the 'power of numbers'

A Rotorua woman is hoping "power in numbers" may result in lower power prices for Kiwis.

Small business: Canopy Tours in Rotorua

Our economy is dominated by small firms and the Business Herald is putting the spotlight on some of them in a new feature. Today: Canopy Tours in Rotorua.

Gluten-free options increase in Rotorua

Two local entrepreneurs have opened a new takeaway shop with a difference - the entire menu is gluten-free.

'Boy' actor still in stable condition

Injured 'Boy' actor James Rolleston is still in a stable condition at Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit after a car crash on Tuesday night.

School rugby coach still employed after guilty plea

Rotorua Boys' High School's director of rugby is still working at the school, despite pleading guilty to assaulting two boys. Robert

Olympics blow for Valerie Adams

A knee injury will see Valerie Adams' coach Jean-Pierre Egger miss the Olympic Games.

Devilskin release new single

Rotorua's Jennie Skulander says it feels "pretty great" to have come as far as she has with her rock and metal band Devilskin. The