Matthew Tuimaualuga, 25, disappeared at a fenced-off thermal pool off early on February 13 last year. Read...

The future use of Rotorua`s remaining two non-contracted emergency housing motels hinges on `local demand`, as the government exits the last of its contracted motels this year. Read...

The country’s largest nurses union wants the Government to investigate introducing stab-proof vests and personal alarms after an attack during a call out in Rotorua. Read...

An application to extend the contracts has been approved - with conditions requiring a definite end to the homeless accommodation. Read...

A Rotorua landlord who owns a number of rental properties in the city is a repeat offender before the Tenancy Tribunal. Read...

Last year RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson urged businesses to investigate Artificial Intelligence tools to add value and improve productivity. Local democracy reporter Laura Smith spoke to a Rotorua AI expert about helping people get past the c... Read...

Local are divided on whether general waste moving from weekly to fortnightly collection is a good idea or whether it will mean less rubbish goes to landfill. Read...

Rotorua Lakes Council will introduce weekly food and green waste kerbside collection from July 2026, while its general rubbish collection will reduce to one fortnightly pick-up. Read...

A previously unknown section of heritage tiles has been uncovered during restoration works at the heritage-listed building. Read...

Heritage tiles were revealed during building strengthening works. Read...