Police guard at a Tūrangi address (2024)

Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.

Police outside a Tūrangi address following the launch of a homicide investigation. Video / Dan Hutchinson

Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez

The Wiggles are bringing their techno dance party to Tauranga in the new year. Video / Supplied

Be a Tidy Kiwi's new ambassador Kiri Danielle has been cleaning up the maunga for 12 years.

The Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 3 at White Island following minor eruptions on Friday and Sunday. Video / Geoff Mackley, youtube.com/@geoffmackley

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Graeme Young and Sarah Small talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Cori Marsters and Emma Baylis talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand

Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Simon Chisholm and Kim Jones talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Scene of the two-truck crash on State Highway 36 near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser

Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is bringing te ao Māori to the world after being selected to compete in the Fiba U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Mexico. Video / Whakaata Māori

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

A sneak peek at Millennium Hotels And Resorts' refurbished rooms with general manager Pipiana Whiston. Video / Supplied / Rotorua Daily Post

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Te Okiwa Morgan and Nae Taua talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Tohunga Reo (Māori expert) Mataia Keepa.

Te Arawa Lakes Trust environment officer Keeley Grantham at the Tūkohu Ngāwhā Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair. Video / Laura Smith

Kharl WiRepa says why the funding is important.

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Holly Tuhakaraina and Darrius Strickland talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

The indoor leisure pool at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre reopened on Monday.

This incredible show will light up the Rotorua Lakefront as part of the Aronui Arts Festival this Matariki.

The Rotorua Trust celebrated its 30th birthday at a special event at Te Puia.

American civil rights activist Minnijean Brown-Trickey visited the Bay of Plenty and spoke to more than 800 social studies and history students from the region.

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Trudy Haringa and Roger Schreuder talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Authorities are watching local stream and river levels as a heavy rain warning is extended for Bay of Plenty. Video / Andrew Warner

Chris Hipkins visits Te Puia Rotorua.

Warning: Some viewers may find this video distressing: CCTV footage shows three large dogs chasing Maltipoo Marley moments before he was fatally mauled in Rotorua.

Dante Temara talks about his dream for a new skatepark in Rotorua.

Scene of a house fire on Gwendoline St in Rotorua. Video / Andrew Warner

Shannen Lunam and Jessica Millar speak to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua about their dance journey.

Rotorua Boys High school principal Chris Grinter is retiring after over 30 years at the school.

The Venerable Joseph Huta has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Tayla Brown's mum called 111 for her daughter who was having an asthma attack. The ambulance took too long to arrive and Tayla died.

Te Pāti Māori hīkoi arrives at Rotorua's Te Manawa.

Protestors march in Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser, Andrew Warner

Police are investigating a robbery at a Rotorua service station this morning.

Video shows the extent of flooding as Ngongotaha Stream breached in Rotorua on Tuesday. Video / Supplied

Flooding at Paradise Valley Speedway in Rotorua. Video / Supplied