Graeme Hewitt says he's living among rodents in his Government-funded flat.

Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.

Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.

Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.

Two people were seriously hurt in the single-vehicle crash.

'This season has the potential to produce some truly magnificent trout ... '

'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'

The woman and her husband were attacked in their Western Heights home on September 23.

The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.

The man who shot an unarmed man he thought had come to kill him, can now be named.

A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.

A coroner has released findings after a tourist drove off a gravel road and died.

Rotorua bird lover spots rare kākā in her backyard.

'My appetite is not to keep him in the system,' says victim's son after guilty plea.

Easy access to health information helps whānau to make 'informed decisions'.

The Australian-based artist will perform in 11 locations.

McMillan said it was fantastic to be involved with a team creating its own legacy.

A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.

From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.

Rory O'Rourke's work to get three new homes for the elderly has been rewarded.

Judge: 'Had you done this right, you probably would have got the inheritance anyway.'

Health minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.

Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith

It's been a week since she was diagnosed with an 'extremely rare' blood disorder.

Work started on the empty section last week.

The dead woman was discovered by police on September 23.

Before cancer diagnosis, she only went to the doctor for her grandkids.

Plus, top things to do in the Bay this school holidays.