'Nah, we'll be right': Drink driver ignored pleas to stop before fatal crash
His friends were screaming at him to stop. But he was drunk, crashed and killed his mate.
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'Out of thin air': Appellants take council to task on Māori ward structure
'It's like all of a sudden, the goal post changed.'
New Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealed
Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.
School's biosecurity work and dedication recognised
Lynmore Primary School took home the Kura (School) Award at the 2021 Biosecurity Awards.
'He fried the town': Gang kingpin jailed for meth dealing
A drug kingpin has been jailed after leading the Rebels gang's massive drug dealing.
'I've felt like I'm the virus': Barber refuses to pay $48k in mandate fines
His defiant stand comes as major Covid mandate changes are announced.
'Disturbing': MP hits out at Kāinga Ora's empty houses on troubled street
Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.
'Grandstanding gets you nowhere': Mayor defends homeless stance
Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.
'Save our democracy': Protest against 'iwi co-governance' 'disappointing' - MP
"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.
Taupō flat killing: Man struck flatmate with hammer, stabbed him four times
An altercation between two Taupō flatmates resulted in a man's death.
School leaders 'very much relieved' for increased access to RATs
Fifty nine per cent of schools in the Bay are managing Covid cases.
Sir Wira Gardiner leaves 'a legacy that cannot be measured'
"Not many...will ever make the kind of contribution to this country that Sir Wira did."
Taupō killing: Man admits manslaughter charge
William Capper was originally to stand trial on Monday for George Cross' murder.
Rural school pools vital to tackling NZ's 'tragic drowning rate' - principal
The Rotorua school has so far raised $850,000 for the project.
'I still cannot understand': New police shooting review upsets grieving relative
An aunt of a Rotorua man fatally shot by police has spoken about the ICPA's findings.
'Rotten' and 'feral': Leader lashes out at troublemakers terrorising street
Rioting, street racing, threats and intimidation have left residents living in fear.
'Like Sons of Anarchy': Street violence has woman sleeping by baseball bat
'We're scared people are going to take it too far,' one resident says
Opinion: Crisis after crisis - and many families will not survive
MEREPEKA RAUKAWA-TAIT: Collective leadership is needed to sort the country's woes.
Urgent jab plea for children, pregnant women due to hospitalisations
And a Rotorua doctor with Covid warns people 'not to underestimate it'.
Simon Bridges on quitting politics, his legacy - and what comes next
Outgoing MP says he expects a great by-election battle between red and blue for his seat.
Drone used to find rough sleepers in Rotorua reserve
The council says it is safer for the Safe City Guardians than walking through.
No police have tested positive for drugs in last the three years
However, the head of the police association says it's 'naive' to conclude no staff used.
3-year-old battling cancer ticking off his bucket list
Whakatāne boy Tu Hillman's bucket list of dreams has come true thanks to generous donors.
Hospitals forced to cut back elective surgeries as Omicron surges
Staff workload in the emergency department has increased during the pandemic.
Horror highway attack: Victim critical as video shows biker gang swarming ute
Police confirm man got out of vehicle just before he was attacked.
'A magical place': Rainbow Springs staff mourn its demise
Ray Punter says his work at Rainbow Springs over 49 years has been 'a real joy'.
'Not scared:' Meet the liquor store owner who chases thieves
Charanjit Dhillon has gone from Bollywood choreographer to shop-owning ninja.
Revealed: The cost of pursuing Rotorua's Māori ward local bill
A mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.
Taupō homicide: Police seek sightings of silver sedan
Police are seeking information about a car in relation to the homicide.
Think you have Covid but the RAT is negative? Here's what to do
Some people are testing negative up to six times before a positive result, doctor says.
'We need to get out!' Holidaymakers jump for their lives as van plummets down bank
"I can't even say I was scared because it happened so fast."
Taking stock: Why are some supermarket shelves empty?
Staffing and supply issues mean shoppers face difficulties buying grocery basics.
Simon Bridges: NZ's cost of living crisis and what we can do about it
OPINION: In a cost of living crisis, New Zealanders deserve relief, says Simon Bridges.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt in Ōpōtiki
GeoNet says the quake may have been felt in Rotorua and Tauranga as well.