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A large plume from Whakaari/White Island this morning prompted speculation of an eruption. Video / Moxi Cafe
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Part of Rotorua's Edmund Rd was cordoned off following a hit-and-run incident. Video / Ben Fraser
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Rotorua chef denies arson of his own home
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Thursday night's drone show has been cancelled, but Friday's is set to go ahead.
Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum
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