Latest from Rotorua

'I really miss my dad': How a truck driver's measurement error killed a 'hero' father

'To the man who took my hero, my daddy, away: You have ruined the rest of my years.'

'Balanced and agile': How much are councils and government departments using AI?

'The fear that AI could control the government is understandable.'

Person stabbed in the hand in Rotorua

The person was taken to hospital for treatment.

Thunderstorms set to hit Bay of Plenty; drivers warned to take care

MetService has issued a weather watch.

Lotto winner from Tauranga takes home $19,000

The winner was one of 14 nationwide.

Mark Lister: Raft of bad news from locally listed companies

OPINION: What could turn things around for local stocks?

These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year

The magic of the night sky has aligned once more.

'Deeply disturbed': Teachers and students allegedly assaulted by 13-year-old girl

School to build front gate to protect students after five incidents in about five weeks.

Judge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangster

Mongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.

Thunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possible

Several heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.

Man wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post video

He sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.

22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island

Forecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.

'Big thick black smoke': Investigator at scene of house fire

A police cordon was earlier in place at the entrance to the street.

'We have more work to do': Use of traditional Māori healing soars – ACC

In 2020, 472 people made claims for rongoā healing. In 2023, 6103 did.

'Ripped off': Woman driven by meth habit printed fake bank notes

She left school at 12 and had a "severe" methamphetamine habit.

Sewerage scheme decision drives up rates rise

Skatepark, elder housing, aquatics: What council decided in 10-year plan deliberations.

Arrests after Rotorua and Taupō incidents

Police executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.

Retiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job

'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'