Kharl Wirepa appears before a judge and warrant is withdrawn
A warrant has been issued to arrest Rotorua fashion designer Kharl Wirepa.
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Hundreds gather to farewell adored Rotorua priest
Father Anton (Tim) Timmerman has been farewelled by those who adored him.
Local Focus: Aroha's long and frustrating journey of the Kaituna Cut
The powerful story behind the three decade fight to restore the Maketū estuary, as told by the last surviving member of the Maketū Action Group. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nine fire crews fighting blaze at Lumbercube Mill, Rotorua
A witness said he could smell smoke and hear crashing of the building as it was burning.
Driver remorseful, says lawyer, but family says it's 'too little, too late'
A truck driver who caused a crash that killed two children has been sentenced.
Teachers' strike marred by intimidation as car driven towards marchers
Today's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty.
Local Focus: Rotorua schools shut for strike as teachers and principals picket
Today's strike has affected more than 55,000 students in the Bay of Plenty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man drives 120km/h past two Rotorua schools to 'scare' partner
A man who threatened to kill his family is in custody awaiting sentencing.
'Hate speech' row erupts after Rotorua councillor compared to the Pied Piper
Council makes police complaint after comments from mayoral candidate.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Long-serving Rotorua priest Father Timmerman dies
Long-standing Rotorua priest Father Anton Timmerman has died.
Grieving woman shares drink driving heartbreak
'Not a day goes by that I don't think about my brother.'
Rotorua flat is NZ's most unlikely prison
Oranga Tamariki is buying up homes so it can house young offenders on remand.
Unhealthy homes: Mould, leaks, disease making people dangerously sick
Since Healthy Homes began in Rotorua in 2014 it has responded to more than 830 referrals.
Hospital reaches capacity, doctors warn locals to stay home
Rotorua Hospital is full and the emergency department is chocker.
Man handcuffed in Vaughan Rd crash
A person has been injured in a crash on Vaughan Rd in Rotorua.
Man arrested following violent robbery in Ōpōtiki
A man has been arrested following a violent robbery in Ōpōtiki.
The nightmare of living with a narcissist
There are different types of narcissists - and they can be downright dangerous.
'That could've killed us' - family lucky to be alive
A young mum and her family's quiet night was shattered by two loud bangs.
Missing boy found safe and well in Rotorua
A 9-year-old went missing from Hamurana/Ngongotahā overnight
House on fire in Rotorua suburb
Police and the fire service are at the scene of a house fire tonight
Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year
The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.
Budget 2019: What do Māori want?
Education is at the heart of what the Māori community wants in this year's Budget.
New true crime doco has lions, a poodle and ... David Lange?
Who knew one of New Zealand's wildest cold cases involves circus animals and a PM?
Exclusive: 'I held my mother's hand as her life ebbed away'
"Her injuries were too great to survive. It was not the death I envisaged for her, ever."
Rotorua to get 42 new state homes
New state homes are being built in Rotorua. Find out where and why.
Rotorua surgeon convicted of careless driving causing death
Award-winning community devotee Francisca Hawkes-Buchanan was hit on September 25, 2018.
'We're not robbing you, we're robbing the Govt'
A man had admitted his role in an armed hold-up but says he was trying to be polite.
Bookings for measles jabs rise in Rotorua after outbreak
Since April 1 there have been 19 measles cases in Western Bay of Plenty and four in Taupō.
Seconds to spare: Man saves three people in burning car
"Fatu" Pelurale pulled 3 people from a burning car after it crashed on State Highway 33.
Diary of a daily long-distance commuter
Caroline Fleming drives an hour to work every day - by choice.