Latest from Rotorua

Steven Adams' heated exchange with former Thunder teammate

Watch: Adams had a few choice words for a former teammate in today's NBA playoffs game.

Covid-19's 'crippling' effect on wedding businesses

"The unknown at the moment is quite a scary thing, no-one wants to lose any more money."

Alert level 2 restrictions hit Bay hospitality and tourism hard

Alert level 2 restrictions will remain in place in the Bay of Plenty until further notice.

Trility deal: Wading through Rotorua's wastewater controversy

The council invited the Rotorua Daily Post to get answers on the Trility deal.

Motorcyclist stable in hospital after Rotorua crash

A St John spokeswoman said two ambulances went to the scene.

Rafting company 'devastated' after death at Okere Falls

The company has reached out to the family via the police to offer support.

Coroner releases findings into death of Rotorua toddler in hot car

The temperature inside the car was measured to be between 51 and 71C.

Floating wetland to be removed from Lake Rotorua

Access to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.

Suicide rate in Bay of Plenty region follows national decline

Nationally, 654 people died by suicide - the lowest it has been in three years.

Indian immigrant puts IT skills to use driving trucks

Being an immigrant hampered his IT career dreams but now he has the best of both worlds.

Multiple injuries, weapons used in Edgecumbe brawl

No arrests were made and inquiries were ongoing into the incident.

Destination Rotorua chief executive confident in city's post-Covid recovery

Destination Rotorua's interim chief executive says business leaders are confident.

Lakes DHB $12.9m deficit 'better than forecasted'

Without Covid-19 and other issues, the chief executive believes it would be under budget.

Local real estate agent pledges $200 a sale to Rotorua Community Hospice

So far, he had donated $2000 and hoped to get to the $4000 range by the end of the year.

Weddings or divorce? Love after lockdown trend revealed

A spike across the board has lawyers coping with a backlog in the Bay of Plenty.

'Keeping up with Joneses' means many Kiwis will struggle if financial 'disaster hits'

The rising cost of living means it's impossible for some people to save.

Spat on and shoved: Council workers subjected to 'unacceptable' abuse

Attacks included trying to force a beer bottle into a council worker's mouth.

Crash causes street light to fall across Te Ngae Rd

Traffic had started flowing freely again.