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'I was in mortal danger': Recruit recounts 'inadequate, dangerous' fire training

Inadequate equipment, sexual harassment and bullying part of fire training, recruit says.

Drive sober, fresh and distraction-free - police plea as BOP road toll hits 31

Bay of Plenty police are urging road users to stay alert and drive to survive.

'I was miserable': How one woman lost 52kg in two years

Julia Skudder had to take control of her life - but how did she do it?

Anti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'

Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.

'We don't consent to tyranny': Lockdown protesters march

A group of Rotorua residents made clear their resentment of current alert levels.

'Huge difference': Free lunches for thousands of Rotorua children

"This will improve attendance, concentration and make sure they are having healthy meals."

Local Focus: Rotorua candidates talk tax

Should Rotorua's rich be taxed more? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Cruel omission': The biggest snub from North v South teams

Flanker the major causality as the North and South teams were revealed.

'Everyone was crying and screaming': Memories of tourist bus crash

It's been a year since a tour bus crashed near Rotorua killing five people.

Haere mai Aucklanders - but please follow the rules

How do we feel about Aucklanders coming back to Rotorua?

One dead after motorbike crash

Police were called to the incident about 3pm on Sunday.

'Unacceptable' crime concerns prompt action over Fenton St emergency housing

Locals are fed up with badly behaved emergency housing clients.

Gang member's meth-fuelled rampage: Police cars rammed and officers injured

Man armed with axe confronted innocent motorist during crime spree.

Taxpayer bill for Rotorua's homeless tops $5m

Why is there so much money being spent on emergency housing in Rotorua?

Instagram versus reality: How girls can feel body confident

Body insecurities can flow into feelings of worthlessness and unlovability, say experts.

Motelier asked to rip off emergency housing scheme

A motelier is warning about a potential emergency housing scam.

Man charged over crash that killed ICU nurse appears in court

Anthony McMillan faces five charges, including careless driving causing death.

Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation

The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.