Matauranga Maori science fair applies traditional thinking to modern-day problems
The fair was founded five years ago to engage more Rotorua children in science. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Thu 5:25pm Pedestrian seriously injured in truck crash
The crash in happened about 6am on Amohau Street in Rotorua.
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed 8:45am Pedestrian hit by truck in Rotorua, seriously injured
Emergency services have closed Amohau St in Rotorua after the crash.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Wed 8:05am Alleged Auckland jewel thieves caught after offloading goods in Rotorua
A man and woman have been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary at a High Street jewellery store in Auckland on May 30.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 26 Jun 2:25pm Second person arrested over fatal Rotorua hit and run
A 55-year-old man has been charged in relation to the fatal hit and run of Paige Johnson.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 26 Jun 12:45am Fears more will be homeless as two emergency motels wind up in Rotorua
More people now have no shelter and are visible on the streets, the head of one charity says.
© 2025 RadioNZ Thu, 26 Jun 11:05am Man arrested, charged with manslaughter for Rotorua hit-and-run
A man has been arrested and charged with the manslaughter of 24-year-old Paige Johnson.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Wed, 25 Jun 5:35pm  Victim of Rotorua hit-and-run dies, police continue hunt for motorcyclist
The 24-year-old pedestrian has died in hospital.
© 2025 RadioNZ Thu, 19 Jun 2:05pm Motorcyclist involved in Rotorua hit-and-run sought
Polcie have released an image of the rider.
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue, 17 Jun 4:15pm Quorum ‘glitch’: Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
A Rotorua disability community advocate was left disappointed by councillor absences from a submission hearing which later had to pause because too few members were present.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 12 Jun 9:45am  Woman seriously injured in Rotorua hit-and-run
Police are looking for the driver of a red ute after a hit-and-run in which a woman was seriously injured in Rotorua.
© 2025 RadioNZ Fri, 6 Jun 1:15pm ‘They just want to play’: Kids miss out as Rotorua sports field vandalism increases
Hundreds of kids have been unable to play rugby after vandals did burnouts. Now, one club member is trying to find the “bloody idiots” responsible.
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Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids
Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupo and Rotorua.
© 2025 ITBrief Thu 5:15pm Man charged over hit-and-run killing of deaf and blind man in court
Riki Lum appeared in the court on Thursday charged with the hit-and-run killing of Rotorua deaf and blind man Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 26 Jun 4:05pm  Second man charged following fatal motorcycle hit-and-run
Paige Johnson, 24, died after the hit-and-run in Rotorua on 15 June.
© 2025 RadioNZ Thu, 26 Jun 12:05am Motorcyclist charged over fatal hit and run in Rotorua
A motorcyclist has been charged with manslaughter and failing to stop after the death of a pedestrian in Rotorua earlier this month.
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed, 25 Jun 6:05pm Injured homeless woman sleeps in her car on hospital grounds in Rotorua
Nicola was discharged nearly two weeks ago, but has nowhere to go.
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed, 25 Jun 11:45am ‘Significant police presence’ around Rotorua in response to alleged hit-and-run
CCTV footage has helped establish the movements of a motorcyclist accused of fleeing from the scene of a fatal collision, police say.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Tue, 24 Jun 4:35pm Pedestrian dies after motorcyclist’s alleged hit-and-run in Rotorua
The 24-year-old sight and hearing-impaired man was hit on a designated pedestrian crossing.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 19 Jun 1:25pm Government targets affordable housing in Rotorua
Up to 150 social housing homes are scheduled for completion by July 2027.
© 2025 RadioNZ Sun, 15 Jun 1:35pm ‘Moved around like cattle’: Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed
The Rotorua council said the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Thu, 12 Jun 8:05am 'I felt grateful and ready for the world' - students graduate with qualifications in carving and weaving
Nine tauira graduated from the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua.
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue, 10 Jun 6:35pm Woman seriously injured in Rotorua hit-and-run
Police seeking driver of red ute after incident about 9pm on Thursday in the central city.
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 6 Jun 12:05am
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