Latest from Rotorua

Jo Raphael: Burglary victims should not blame themselves

COMMENT: Mental health needs support after a break-in.

No crowds allowed at Steamers preseason game

The Steamers take on Counties Manukau in Whakatāne this weekend.

Two utes crash near Tūrangi

One person with moderate injuries flown to Rotorua Hospital by helicopter.

Season's significant road work sites announced

A "large amount" of roadworks will be completed in Bay of Plenty in the coming months.

Earn while you learn film and TV course launches in Rotorua

Earn while you learn - new film and television course officially starts.

Kelly Makiha: Where have all the homeless come from?

Should we be spending all this money on emergency housing?

Violence and drugs: Rotorua seniors left homeless

'Elderly who have worked all their life are embarrassed by the situation they're in.'

Haere mai Aucklanders - but please follow the rules

How do we feel about Aucklanders coming back to Rotorua?

Masks on buses: Who is on board, and who isn't in the Bay

'I don't really want to but you do what you have to do.'

Principal finally retires after postponing farewell twice

Otonga Rd Primary School principal Linda Woon has been in education for 50 years.

'Fled on foot': Police searching for occupant after car pursuit

The incident happened about 1.20pm on Fairy Springs Rd.

Zizi Sparks: School guidance counsellors important but wider help needed for kids

Comment: More than just counselling needed to help young people.

'Frightening': Why Rotorua landlords are selling up

But those quitting are creating new opportunities for others.

Gang member's meth-fuelled rampage: Police cars rammed and officers injured

Man armed with axe confronted innocent motorist during crime spree.

Taxpayer bill for Rotorua's homeless tops $5m

Why is there so much money being spent on emergency housing in Rotorua?

Stephanie Worsop: Why can't I commit to a hobby?

COMMENT: When you have so many interests, it can be hard to settle on one.

Comment: 'A body is more than what it looks like, it's what it can achieve'

Comment: I don't workout to lose weight, I workout so my body is capable of great things.

Police search for person who rammed speed camera vehicle

The Eagle helicopter was sent from Auckland and located the empty vehicle.