Small Rotoiti island once hotly sought-after site
Near the western end of Lake Rotoiti lies a small island.
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Wero to govt policy over data stored overseas
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Appeal for violent murder of pregnant girlfriend declined
Court has declined appeal by convicted murderer.
Fears 'extremely dangerous' gunman fled South Island on domestic flight
Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".
Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground
Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.
Candidate claims ex-prisoners relocated to Rotorua emergency housing motels
The Corrections Minister says there is no "pipeline" of ex-prisoners into motels.
'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear
After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.
What Rotorua's mayoral candidates would do about emergency housing in motels
One candidate says the city is being 'ripped apart' by emergency housing in motels.
Spring chill: Cold snap across NZ after snow falls in Christchurch, Desert Rd closed
Dunedin motorists were warned to be careful driving on the hill suburbs.
How Rotorua's 'shocking' motel mile is shaping the city's mayoral race
The community feel like the situation is out of control.
'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing
Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Felix Desmarais: The pronunciation of 'helicopter' has me in a spin
OPINION: Language reaches across barriers and cultures to our mutual humanity.
Travel agents work long hours as understaffed offices keep up with demand
Some have reported business is better than it was pre-pandemic.
One person dead following crash on Pukehangi Rd, Rotorua
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Whakarewarewa sinkhole: Road repaired and village reopened to manuhiri
Village staff say they are being cautious and looking out for any changes.
Police seek witnesses to knifepoint robbery
Kalah Bar in Ngongatahā was robbed by someone wielding a knife.
Homeless, hopeful and horrifying: Rotorua's emergency housing story
What you need to know about Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
Mum's school pick-up horror: 'She could have wiped us all out'
A Rotorua mother with children in the car describes their frightening experience.
Sonya Bateson: Easier for young minds to absorb new languages
OPINION: Te reo is everywhere. And in a few more years it'll be more common still.
First man ever accused of sabotage appears in court
The first man ever accused of sabotage in NZ has appeared in court.
Half-million loss for luxury hotel in seven-month wait for liquor licence
'It's a luxury lodge, if there is no alcohol, no dinner, we can't run [events] at all.'
Squabbling wives given test to see who's first
Uenukukopako, a leading chief of the Waiariki region, lived on Mokoia Island.
Hawaii calls after gold fest in Britain
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Hard pays off for Aotearoa paddlers at world champs.
Local Focus: Gregg Brown on Candidate Camera
Pig & Whistle owner Gregg Brown on why he decided to run for council.
'We had to do something': McDonald's hires security guards
'The reality is we have to make ourselves a harder target.'
Rāhui placed on Lake Rotorua following discovery of body
A karakia was held by Ngāti Rangiwewehi kaumatua.
What's going on at Whakaari/White Island? Large plumes spotted from volcano
People have reported seeing large plumes rise high above the volcano.
'Dangerous building': Council hits hotel for homeless with notices to fix issues
Ministry says it does not consider the building unsafe for residents.
Body found near Waerenga/Mission Bay, Lake Rotorua
A member of the public discovered the body and notified police.
Dad fumes after car damaged by 'bloody big' pothole
Potholes are causing headaches for motorists. Have you noticed them?
'I thought I was going to die': Woman wakes up paralysed after eating shellfish
Kim Taia had no idea what the cause was, now local iwi have a way to test for it.