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Rotorua police in self-isolation amid coronavirus scare

"It's only what our staff would expect and also what any employer should do."

Coronavirus scare at Rotorua courthouse, police station

Decontamination of all sites, including the Rotorua courthouse, will take place.

Spitting and urinating: Gang of homeless 'zombies' wasted on drugs

"They can afford to get wasted because they don't have to pay for anything else."

Car with teen inside taken from serious crash scene

The crash happened on Poihipi Rd 1km out of the Taupō township.

Rotorua court house in lockdown after telephoned gun threat

The district court was put into lockdown this afternoon.

Spectacular blaze: Truck fire closes State Highway 1

It took two hours for the blaze to be contained.

Mum to call for review of school's moustache policy

The review will consider whether the moustache policy will go.

Meet the first Kiwi band to top NZ singles chart since Lorde

But Shadbolt can't pinpoint what it is about In the Air that makes it so popular.

Sir John Key officially opens Pullman Hotel in Rotorua

Internationally-branded Pullman Hotel was officially opened during a gala affair.

$100 monthly bonuses for drug-free staff

"It's not just about health and safety. It's about the quality of the work too."

'Elite' homeless: Couple living in tent at Sulphur Point

Meet Graham Bockman who has been living in a tent at Sulphur Point for two months.

'Gross breach of trust': Education consultant received $150K in kickbacks

The former employee admitted receiving secret commissions from a new contract.

'It's very worrying:' Coronavirus fallout hits businesses and tourism operators

One Rotorua tourism owner is trying his best to keep his business going.

Firefighters battle large manuka blaze in Ōpōtiki

Crews from across the region are working to extinguish the blaze.

Tauranga mum's twin baby survived but life was never the same

Sonia Fincham's story is exactly the reason Supper Club should be supported.

Man spends $2000 on tickets for tonight's $50m Lotto draw

Stores around the Bay of Plenty are reaching record sales this week.