Rotorua
Methamphetamine use causing issues for police and health sector
Addiction experts say they're not surprised police tasers and pepper spray had no affect on an offender high on methamphetamine. Audio
Police say they had no choice but to shoot man on meth
A man shot by police in Rotorua remains in a critical condition in hospital. It was the second police shooting in two days. Acting Police Commissioner Mike Clement says in both cases he's satisfied… Audio
Man shot by police in Rotorua in critical condition in Waikato
Man shot by police in Rotorua remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit. Police say they had no option but to shoot after attempts to pepper spray and taser the armed… Audio
Taser used before shooting, police say
Police tasered and pepper-sprayed a man wielding a slasher in Rotorua before they shot and critically injured him. Video
Mud Festival for Rotorua
Rotorua has announced it will hold a mud festival in December. It's based on a similar event in South Korea which attracts more than three million visitors a year, and Boryeong City where it's based… Audio
Rotorua bike fest defies gravity
Anointed by dirt and powered by passion is the mantra of international mountain biking event Crankworx, which starts in Rotorua today. Audio
Rotorua programme gets vulnerable kids into education
A programme to get vulnerable children into early childhood education has been even more successful than hoped. Audio
Rotorua programme schools kids and parents
A programme to get vulnerable children in Rotorua into early childhood education is exceeding expectations.
Teen's warehouse fire death 'totally avoidable'
A 14-year-old's death in a fire at a warehouse party was the outcome of young people being left unsupervised with alcohol, a coroner has found.
$86,000 penalty after injury at high ropes course
An accident on high ropes has cost an adventure course near Rotorua nearly 90 thousand dollars after a woman was seriously injured when she fell three metres just over a year ago. Audio
Latest on firearms callout in Rotorua
The latest now on the firearms callout in Rotorua. Audio
Firearms alert in Rotorua
Two people have been hurt in a firearms alert in Rotorua this afternoon. Video, Audio
Hopes economic growth in Rotorua will bring more jobs
Rotorua's civic leaders are hailing figures showing the region is leading the country in economic growth. Audio
Rotorua job prospects increase - Mayor
Rotorua's civic leaders say figures showing the region is leading the country in economic growth is evidence it is on a roll.
Watch out for this feisty kiwi chick
A new kiwi chick has hatched in Rotorua, and he's fluffy, feisty and has very large feet. Video
Hot weather stagnates Rotorua lakes
Last summer's warm weather had a bad effect on some of the Rotorua-Te Arawa lakes, with water quality declining.
Rotorua geyser bursts into life after 35 years
A geyser that's lain dormant for more than 35 years has burst into life in Rotorua, sending spumes of water four metres into the air. Audio
Geothermal bore steams up Rotorua CBD
Work will continue tomorrow to fix a geothermal bore that blew its top in Rotorua's CBD. Audio
Taniwhā Springs to be returned to iwi
A Rotorua Lakes Council committee has voted unanimously to return Taniwhā Springs to its traditional owners.
Fears grow for teen 'held against will'
Rotorua police have "grave concerns" for a 15-year-old girl who says she is being held against her will. Audio
