Latest from Rotorua

Leading entertainment figure on trial says he went into sleeping girl's room for a blanket

It's day six in the dock for a man facing rape, sexual assault and drugs charges.

The Premium Debate: Renting out rooms a no-brainer?

Some say Bay of Plenty homeowners discovering perks of renting rooms are ‘great Kiwis’.

Man charged with Claude Takao’s murder appears in court

The 47-year-old was found dead down a bank last month.

Rotorua Museum: Millions would have to be repaid if full restoration doesn't continue

A potential plan to cover the costs has been found - but it isn't confirmed

DNA testing reveals human remains found by hunters are missing Murupara man

Lofty Maki was last seen at a Rotorua supermarket on December 6.

'You had your way with her': Entertainment figure denies drugging, raping women

The defendant spends his fourth day in the dock giving evidence in his defence.

Truck recovery closes SH1 Desert Rd

Detours are in place.

700 men in 5 years were told they have this cancer. Mark's diagnosis shocked him

"I thought, ‘You’ve got to be kidding, it’s somebody else, isn’t it?'"

Meet the Tauranga cobbler with millions of TikTok likes

Modern technology is finding new customers for the centuries-old trade.

Fire guts family's new home near Taupō

If not for smoke alarms, 'we could easily be talking about multiple losses of life'

'It was mean as': Rotorua Matariki celebration aired nationwide

This year, for the first time, women were part of the hautapu ceremony.

Opinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challenges

Mātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.

Ātaahua ngā whetū [the beautiful stars]: Business of Matariki

Xero, Auckland Airport, Fonterra, ANZ, SkyCity, Air New Zealand, Wharekauhau - big plans

'Welcome back': International students return to Rotorua after four-year hiatus

'They add value to the learning environment and the community.'

'I wasn't lying but I was hiding a lot': Entertainment figure questioned over affairs

He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.

Matariki in Rotorua: What's on this weekend to celebrate the Māori New Year

Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.

Ngāti Rangitihi retuned to Te Ariki to avenge loss

This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.

Matariki: Cave-full of kumara to feed the stars

Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.