Bay of Plenty council urges summer swimmers to check Rotorua water safety
Two were in the Central Bay, three in the Eastern Bay and two in the Western Bay. Four…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
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Police dog Teo – burned in Rotorua geothermal water – on road to recovery
Such is the connection. Search and Rescue dog Teo and her handler, Senior Constable Adam. Photo / NZ…
Rotorua Lakes High principal Jon Ward farewelled after 6 years of change
Rotorua Lakes High School’s retiring principal Jon Ward. Photo / Kelly Makiha She landed a job teaching at…
Rotorua local guide: where to eat, shop and relax like a resident
River’s Catch. Photo / Neat Places Rotorua’s best-baked goods City workers have two main pit stops depending on…
Rotorua shoplifting suspect accused of $13k thefts found hiding in wardrobe
Another alleged shoplifter, aged 20, was also found at the same address. Police said she was recognised by…
Serious crash on SH30 near Rotorua leaves 12 injured, two flown to hospital
NZ Herald 18 Dec, 2025 05:09 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Rotorua homicide investigation: Police urge Ford Road residents to search properties
“It’s possible the offender discarded clothing, weapons, or other items while fleeing the scene. “We encourage residents to…
Rotorua athlete Janie Taiiringa-Roimata Bennett, 16, dies after cancer battle
The eldest daughter of Phil Te Riu Kōiwi Bennett and Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi Brown, she had two…
Bondi Beach shooting: Terrorist attack unfolded near former Rotorua man’s home
Maydad Ronen, a boxer who previously lived in Rotorua, said he lives about a five-minute walk from the…
Rotorua homicide: Stepdaughter’s memorial flowers for victim stolen from crash site
“He loved my mum, and I came along with her, so he loved me just as hard. When…
Rotorua tackles high youth unemployment amid fierce competition for jobs
Luxon told business leaders that lifting school attendance was “job number one” in reducing future unemployment. He said…