Latest from Rotorua

'They are ready': Festival opens 'pinnacle' event to women for first time

A top female competitor describes it as the 'biggest progression' in the action sport.

Horrified witnesses report man 'kicking' and 'dragging' puppy

'He wasn’t trying to hide the fact [he was kicking the dog].'

What the US presidential election could mean for the markets

OPINION: The US economy can perform well under governments of all shapes.

Finished: Te Arawa Whare Waka opening final step in revamp of Rotorua's lakefront

The opening brought to a close the five-year Rotorua lakefront development project.

Superstar spotting: Why Aquaman was soaking up Rotorua's hospitality

The superstar spent a night soaking in Rotorua's hot pools before having drinks at a bar.

Rotorua player wins Lotto second division

They were one of 11 to win the second division prize.

Can't run on the 'smell of an oily rag': Unsuccessful candidate spends almost $14k

'Advertising and the extra travel required is not cheap.'

'Biggest red flag': Teen victim reveals how to spot sexual grooming

'It happens so easily and you don’t even realise before it’s too late.'

'Concern and uncertainty': Will treasured community hall be demolished?

The community was told demo plans were under way but council now says it's still deciding.

Defence Force called in to dispose of 'suspicious item' at Rotorua intersection

Police cordoned off the area.

Man found dead at popular swimming area near Rotorua

A 50-year-old man was found dead in a creek in the Hot and Cold Pool area.

Te Matatini 2025: 12 groups qualify from Mātaatua, Ngāti Kahungunu and Te Tauihu regionals

Twelve kapa groups from Mātaatua qualify for Te Matatini 2025.

'I’d be in tears all the time': Why women are having implants removed

Unexplained and debilitating symptoms lead to implant removals

'Fantastic': Rebounding conference sector to pump $15m into city economy

The business events sector had 'rebounded strongly'

Emergency housing and security firm boss Tiny Deane fined

A separation between the security business and the emergency housing work was required.

'Huge shock to life': Man with tetraplegia now helps others with disabilities

Timothy Lee 'hit my head open on a tree' when he had a mountain biking accident.

87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having it

He made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.

Rotorua hot pool mystery echoes 1980 search for man's remains

Police are trying to find out if a man has fallen into a 'near-boiling' geothermal pool.