Taonga stolen during Crown invasion of Maungapōhatu returned
Taonga stolen by the police during the Crown invasion and sacking of Maungapōhatu returned
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Local Focus: QE Health gears up for a new beginning
Rotorua's QE Health celebrates 80 years of service, and prepares for the next 80.
Police did not delay in responding to fatal stabbing - watchdog
A man was fatally stabbed at the property later the same afternoon.
'Humble' unsung hero of Whakaari/White Island eruption honoured by family after death
'If it wasn't for Jason doing what he did, [some of the injured] would have died.'
'It's not just going to stop here': Kaumātua on demolition of Te Urewera DoC huts
Te Uru Taumatua defended its plans in a statement
Four Olympic-sized pools: Huge amount of material in SH2 slip
The slip came down last Wednesday.
What's happening at Whakaari/White Island? Plume of steam and ash spotted
The island is being continuously monitored for further changes in unrest.
Local Focus: Walter Bakkenes' World of Wonder
Rotorua Museum's single biggest art collection - works by a little-known Dutch painter.
SH2 slip: Road to stay closed as more falls
A van travelling through the site was pushed over by falling debris.
Road still closed after 'very large slip' on SH2 in Ōpōtiki
The road will remain closed overnight.
'A true leader': First wāhine Māori marine professor welcomed
Kura Paul-Burke is one of only three Māori marine professors in New Zealand.
Whakaari owners to face trial next year over fatal volcanic eruption
Owners of White Island claim they did try to ensure the safety of others on the island.
Police charge gang members with raft of driving offences, intimidation
Police had reports of intimidation and driving offences by a small group of gang members.
Local Focus: Crossroads for Rotorua Motors
The Rotorua Vintage and Veteran Car Club is working for the future of historic cars.
Local Focus: Calling all creatures great and small
West Rotorua's St Barnabas church is opening doors to worshippers on two feet or four.
New MOU signed to help address palliative care shortage in the Eastern Bay
A scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.
Mud baths and deep trenches: League day was worth damage to fields - council
Damage to the fields means they are not suitable for many of the other sports teams
'Who said romance is dead': Cabinet Minister's and radio presenter's airport engagement
A 'very on-brand proposal' was announced in an Instagram post.
Mourea shooting: Police launch homicide investigation after woman dies
Police say they are working to piece together the events that led to her death.
Local Focus: Ukulele club now a confidence-building social hub
Rotorua ukulele club is a music hub and social club all in one.
Did Whakaari/White Island erupt? Ash rises 600m above volcano
Small batch of magma moving into the shallow part of the volcano a likely explanation.
Māori rights advocate Maanu Paul dies
A mighty tōtara tree has fallen in the forest of Tāne.
Dog left hanging in tree, SPCA appeals for information
The dog was discovered on August 21 and the SPCA has already sought information.
Whakaari volcanic alert level raised
Power supplies, sensors and cameras had degraded or failed over time.
'Pretty scary': Manhunt after gunpoint robbery of security van, guards at ATM
Police have since said they were now following 'strong lines of inquiry'.
Snow settles on Mt Tarawera as cold blast moves north
Multiple roads across the country are closed due to snow.
Tame Iti: People were quite critical of those without formal training
Tuhoe activist and renowned Maori artist Tame Iti had no proper art training.
Toilet paper workers' stoush: Fresh negotiations as shortages felt
Kawerau's Essity mill's 145 workers have been locked out since August 9 without pay.
Man caught driving over the limit twice in one night
A trip for dinner in Rotorua resulted in a court date.
What's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcano
People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.
Man spends three months foraging for kai, hunting after swearing off supermarkets
Father of two mainly lived off fish, wild game and locally grown fruit and vegetables.