Latest from Rotorua

'Thrilled': Major milestone for local tech academy

Seeds of success already bearing fruit in holistic approach to future work.

Crispian Stewart: Rotorua tournament celebrates legacy of league visionaries

OPINION: Peter McLeod was a fervent supporter and advocate of the sport.

New app explores Whakarewarewa Forest

Mysteries and histories of forest come to life

'We love our tulips': Council axes bid to trim flowerbed budget

Councillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.

'Major' roadworks double travel time for some commuters

"If I’m going to town I have to add 20 mins of extra travel time."

'Overwhelmed with happiness': Mayor welcomes baby girl, announces 'unique' name

She also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.

Hands off free contraception, National

OPINION: Find somewhere else to save dollars and leave contraception alone.

Death or injury likely: Damning report finds high fire risk at homeless hotel

An official report has revealed the potentially deadly dangers at the facility.

Rotorua algal blooms: Health warnings for all lakes lifted

The algal blooms had subsided.

Rotorua teen named as victim in double fatal crash

The two-car crash happened on Sunday May 28.

Beating traffic and saving money: How e-bikes changed one man's commute

One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.

'Loud bang': Rotorua dairy targeted in early-morning ram raid

'I just feel so sorry for the owners,' a resident said.

'Loophole' fuelling country's youth vaping epidemic

'We have far too many Specialist Vape Retailers in New Zealand.'

Rape trial: Man used fake names on Facebook, Snapchat to meet teens, jury told

He has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to two complainants.

It's a hit! 11-year-old ‘beyond ecstatic’ to design winning mascot

Issy Walmsley loves art, but never thought she would win.

Rotorua's record rainfall confirmed. Are you surprised?

Last month was the wettest May on record since records began in the 1960s. Surprised?

'Unhelpful' and 'inflexible': Early childhood leaders slam new subsidy rules

'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'

Local Focus: Transforming Rotorua into a tech hub

Rotorua’s reputation as a technology hub is attracting professionals to the region.