Latest from Rotorua

Rotorua iwi embraces bilingual road signs

Iwi around Rotorua support the move to introduce bilingual road signage in Aotearoa.

'Dream retirement' to 'worst nightmare': Surging lake inundates houses

After months of rainfall they now worry what winter will bring.

'Life-changing': Woman’s 40-year journey to unlock the mysteries of her damaged brain

'My brain does not fit the signs, I’ve always known this'

‘Highly predatory’: Groomer who exploited boys for 'sexual gratification' sentenced

A man guilty of six sexual offences against young boys has been jailed.

Man arrested and charged after shot allegedly fired in carpark

31-year-old due to appear in the Rotorua District Court tomorrow after Taupō arrest.

100 years in the making: Rugby clubs face-off in historic double-header

Rotoiti and Mount Maunganui rugby clubs unit to celebrate a century of rugby.

'Just want a bit of money': Entertainment figure trial witness quizzed on overheard conversation

More Crown evidence has been heard.

Kiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing support

From 'happy' to 'disappointed', RTOs respond to the cut.

Electric shock inquiry: Firm spends $100K to raise safety standards

Worker was electrocuted by power cable while digging.

One arrested after Rotorua charity's missing trailer found

The person is due to appear in Whakatane District Court next week.

Nikau Grace's waiata of self-discovery resonates across Aotearoa, challenges stereotypes

Singer-songwriter Nikau Grace is at a crossroads musically and culturally.

'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kids

Brutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.

Long-time Māori councillor Trevor Maxwell receives his tohu from Dame Cindy

Trevor Maxwell will break the NZ record this term as the longest serving councillor.

Dirt bikers' 'intimidating, lawless behaviour' slammed by principal, MP

Principal Colin Watkins says he's heard talk of vigilantism from fed-up locals.

Rape complainant quizzed in court over relationship with leading entertainment figure

Young woman says she was “off-my-face” drunk and could not consent to sex.

'It's about holding on to your roots': The powerful message behind band's new song

The lead singer says the different cultures and languages in Australia inspired him.

Dog suspected of mauling kiwi to death in blow for breeding programme

'It’s not just him we have lost, but future generations of kiwis.'

Chateau Tongariro seismic report to be shared with DoC

The historic hotel has been closed indefinitely.