Latest from Rotorua

Have your say on Ngongotahā village safety

Rotorua Lakes Council wants to hear from the community about safety improvements.

Stars align for Bay of Plenty Volcanix

The postponed and restructured Farah Palmer Cup is under way.

From the US to NZ: Taonga carved in 1800s to be returned to Te Arawa

It is believed the wahaika was carved by a man of Te Arawa tribe.

Mother's screams 'haunt' son, but jail for drunk driver not wanted

Xianju (Aaron) Pan has been sentenced for drink driving causing death and failing to stop.

Countdown to trout season is on

October 1 is opening day for the new trout season in Rotorua.

Behind-schedule, over-budget Hemo sculpture installation in sight

Installing the $743,029 sculpture depends on three things.

Kristin Macfarlane: No kisses or hand shakes - so why is it okay to touch eftpos buttons?

COMMENT: Tap and go payment systems should be available at all businesses.

Kieran Madden: Consensus on the importance of early years

COMMENT: It's good to see bipartisan policies on children's development.

'Ugliest Cup' on the line for Central Bay

Central Bay of Plenty finished 2019 with both the Stand Meads and Peace Cups.

Bike rage: Man 'just escapes' prison for attacking cyclist on shared pathway

The man had six previous assault convictions.

Matariki public holiday: Excitement and concern at election promise

'Most businesses are fighting for survival.'

What does Jacinda Ardern think about being called 'Cindy'?

We sat down for a quick one-on-one with the PM.

Matariki to become public holiday if Labour re-elected

Prime Minister Ardern says it's a way to celebrate the uniqueness of Aotearoa.

Kiri Gillespie: Meth scourge will bring us to our knees

COMMENT: We, as a community, need to do more to have zero tolerance to the drug.

Steamers squad named: New additions pack a punch

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have named their squad to contest the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership.

Isolation hotels: Rotorua getting 30+ extra Defence Force personnel

Officer in charge: '[We] are the right type of people to be doing this job.'