Latest from Rotorua

Legalising euthanasia gains support in Bay

A recent survey of Bay of Plenty residents carried out by Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller found a majority were in favour of a law change.

Smokefree areas up for discussion

A fully smokefree Eat Streat restaurant is encouraging the council to consider banning smoking in outdoor dining areas.

'He could never find shoes that fitted him'

As towering Kiwi Steven Adams takes to the court today for the biggest game of his life, back home his former school teacher is bursting with pride.

Research could prepare for eruptions

Research into how ash clouds from a large volcanic eruption under Lake Taupo would affect the country could help with managing the disaster if it occurs.

World's first Maori emoji to be launched (+video)

Reporoa farmers box for charity

Three Reporoa farmers are trading their gumboots for boxing gloves to fight for charity this weekend.

Emergency waiting time worst at Lakes

Lakes District Health Board is the worst performing region in New Zealand in three out of six key health targets.

Watch: Internet sensation showcases Rotorua

Internet sensation and coach, How to DAD, has staged his latest video in Rotorua giving people light hearted advice on how to travel with a baby.

'Critical' lack of hotel beds at hotspots

2017 British & Irish Lions tour just one of the major events which will likely see tourists stung by a "spike" in hotel prices, a Government-commissioned report warns.

Police called to Rotorua school

Polytech backs unisex toilets

Students at Rotorua's largest tertiary institute have successfully petitioned to have more unisex toilets made available on campus.

Scene map helps fatal crash inquiry

An investigation into the death of Rotorua woman Eileen Rangituiwa Gardiner has made progress over the weekend.

Bid to bring ex-Rotorua man's body home

Jason Kahukiwa was killed on a train track in Melbourne last Thursday alongside friend Callum Hall, who was trying to rescue Mr Kahukiwa.

Possible trout fishing ban on the Awahou

Rotorua house sales skyrocket

Police warning about fake social media story

Family violence: Church mentors help local men man up

"Sick and tired" of seeing stories about men abusing women and children, Harry Haira decided to do his bit to help solve the issue.

Forestry inquest: Dead man's son crushed two years earlier