Latest from Rotorua

'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire

The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.

Premium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on party policies

OPINION: The comments follow a critique of several key announcements.

Lakeside homeowners fear properties will be uninsurable after months of flooding

One says she's in a 'fool if you do, fool if you don’t' insurance situation.

Local youths arrested and charged after Taupō, Bay of Plenty burglaries

One 18-year-old man is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court on Thursday.

Tūhourangi celebrate launch of mountain bike club

It has been a vision for the iwi for the past five years.

'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videos

Customs caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.

Iwi bidding for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts; now going through its books

The iwi bid would take four to six weeks.

30km/h speed limit: Hundreds of submissions on proposed change

Council staff have recommended applying the new limit to a 1km radius around schools.

How 'Sideline Sherrifs' are tackling bad spectator behaviour at junior rugby games

Why lollipops are their number one trick for calming 'out of control' supporters.

'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort

'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'

Rotorua hapū fits out new papakāinga homes with geothermal heating

The housing is for hapū members currently living in emergency accommodation.

'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to life

Fresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.

Mum's $70k dream for son left disabled after choking on apple at daycare

Neihana Renata needs $70,000 to learn to walk again after choking on apple at daycare.

A 'good win' if Tauranga’s racecourse stays

Racecourse could stay put provided the land isn’t needed for a new hospital.

Bus driver basher sentenced for 'ferocious and unprecedented' attack

Man's perception of violence 'totally warped', lawyer says.

Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on National’s plan to ban cellphones

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Glitzy night: Dancing for Hospice tickets selling fast

The dancers are ready to perform at the biggest show night of the year.

Gang funeral and procession set to cause traffic disruption

Additional police staff would be deployed across parts of the Bay of Plenty.