Latest from Rotorua

'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business
"It's part of our life here."

'Good bros and good ears': Mates go golfing for 'Brovember'
How a local businessman put a spin on 'Movember' with his bros.

'I'm really just so grateful': Four-year housing battle ends
Sixteen new iwi-led affordable rental homes have been officially opened.

Students 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeship
The Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.

Opinion: Beware, not all mortgage rate drops will follow OCR cuts
OPINION: Mark Lister warns: 'Not all rates will fall equally' despite recent OCR cuts.

YouTube superstar leads haka, mobbed by Kiwi fans in Rotorua
More than 50,000 watch live as the viral sensation travels through Rotorua.

Can drives ramp up for Rotorua Christmas Appeal
Get a coffee for a can at Scope and donate to the Ngongotahā Fire Brigade this week.

Rotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customers
Details have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.

Police on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gun
Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.

Disgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bust
He was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.

Rotorua triple murder accused pleads not guilty but won't go to trial until 2027
He is charged with killing Michelle Schiller, Jessie Currin and Glendon Currin.

'National movement': Youth drive 283,000-signature petition against Treaty bill
The Rotorua law student who authored it says the support was 'overwhelming but inspiring'.

Opinion: How Treaty Principles Bill has the potential to honour Te Tiriti’s promises
OPINION: New Zealand can build a more inclusive and principled national identity.

Letters to the editor: Māori Battalion haka heard on battlefield
OPINION: Our readers have their say.

'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reported
Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.

'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.

'She will be fantastic': 10yo dancer excited for role in Royal NZ Ballet show
'She was really excited when she was asked to do the part, as she loves performing.'

Drug dealer's fear: Why a gang member handed in his patch
Man now has the chance to build a 'productive' life after guns and ecstasy.

'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'

'Really happy': Community donates thousands to Christmas Appeal in first week
The foodbank has collected $5560 in donated food, money, and gifts in week one.

Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua
Expect acrobatics, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable comedy from the new show.

Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.

'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.

Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.

'Urgent' issue for business travellers revealed in Rotorua survey
Rotorua Airport and Air NZ say they are working to address challenges.

'We get together and we smash goals': Mamaku backs brigade's foodbank drive
Volunteer fire brigade starts the giving season right.

'Kill' Bill: Rotorua hīkoi leg sends strong message to Parliament
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti is just the start of the call to action, organisers say.

Treaty bill hīkoi: Estimated 10,000 march through Rotorua
Fenton St was blocked as the hīkoi went through.

'Total invasion': Woman pawned arson-hit couple's stolen sentimental items
The couple were away visiting a close relative with cancer when burglars struck.