Latest from Rotorua

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.'

'Hell of a lot better': Millions more in council money for sewerage scheme

Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.

Man who impersonated police had car equipped with flashing lights

Working for emergency services was his 'calling' and it was his dream to be a cop.

Bayley Martin to take on fittest on earth at CrossFit Games

Rotorua CrossFit Champion heading to world games.

"Sustainability ... is important to me": Local designer to represent NZ at global sustainability congress

Taupō-born designer heading to Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok.

Kāinga Ora apartment plans 'now under assessment'

'All contracted work with construction already under way is still going ahead.'

12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a week

Police are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.

Ōpōtiki driver dies at scene of crash

The King's Birthday road toll is now two after the fatal accident in the Bay of Plenty.

Missioner's late wife would be 'over the moon' about his King's Birthday Honour

Joseph Huta said his late wife and children had been a 'huge support' during his career.

'You don’t treat a picture, you treat a patient': Rotorua doctor honoured for services to radiology and education

Making pictures with ultrasound: Barbara Hochstein recognised in King's Birthday Honours.