Man involved in rip-off P deal has prison sentence reduced
A man's prison sentence relating to rip-off drug deal has been reduced.
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Danger ride: Nearly 1000 cyclists injured over four years
The report showed almost one in six road cyclists hospitalised had major trauma.
The man jailed for murdering James Fleet will appeal next month
Zen Pulemoana is to appeal his convictions relating to the James and Raymond Fleet case.
Three killed in Hātepe crash near Taupō were all travelling in a van
St John sent two ambulances and staff treated the three people but they died at the scene.
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.
Ditch the winter coat - stellar weather to continue
Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.
Second urupa damaged in a week
Graves at Pukerimu Urupa at Waiteti have been damaged overnight.
Miles runs Rotorua Mini Marathon for special cause
He's only 7 but he's helped raise more than $3300 to help a man live longer.
Strip club, Avengers: Endgame screening measles hotspots in Tauranga
Possible infection hot spots for measles have been identified.
Murder-accused on track for November trial
Shane Claude Roberts is accused of murdering baby Karlos Stephens in 2014.
Living with ghosts: One woman's journey of loss and grief – and what she did next
Just what is normal after the death of a loved one?
Local Focus: Housing First launches in Rotorua
Agencies promise to end homelessness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Housing First launches in Rotorua
Agencies promise to end homelessness, not manage it. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Women kicked out of court for making gang gestures
Two members of the public have been held in contempt of court for making gang gestures.
Registered child sex offender puts camera up skirt of shopper
A man has admitted sexual offending charges.
Upset stonemason hits out after Rotorua graves smashed
"You lay people to rest, leave them alone. They can't protect themselves."
The 100km fast track: Cutting Auckland-Cambridge time by 35 minutes
Motorists rejoice: No more roundabouts, traffic lights, shortcuts or wrong turns.
Measles outbreak spreads to Taupō
About one in 10 people affected by measles need hospital treatment, on average.
Harbourmaster closes part of Kaituna River for safety reasons
A part of the Kaituna River is now closed. Despite a compromise, kayakers are not happy.
Woman still in intensive care after being hit by car
A woman is in intensive care after being hit on Old Taupō Rd on Monday night.
Hero soldier and collapsed teen he 'saved' reunited
The identity of the soldier who helped Ryan Kelly after he collapsed has been revealed.
Teacher struggling with injuries two months after assault
More than two months after an assault, Alasdair Hay is still suffering from his injuries.
Video of Macca's employee taking order in te reo goes viral
Video of Rotorua employee has gone viral, with many praising the man for speaking te reo.
Smoking synthetic cannabis ends in tragedy
Synthetic cannabis has been linked to a man's death in Tokoroa.
Bomb scare: Rotorua high school evacuated
The school has a roll of 1300 pupils in Year 9 and above.
'One of the best': Inspirational Māori teacher dies suddenly
Rotorua is mourning the loss of adored teacher Shaun Douglas, described as "the best".
Horror crash: Tributes for Scouts NZ manager killed
Jenny Rodgers remembered as an enthusiastic and dedicated Scout leader.
'It's horrific': What police officers deal with at serious crashes
Superintendent Steve Greally said frontline work is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do.
Police confirm eight dead in horror crash
Two vehicles were involved the crash on SH1 near Taupo – an SUV and a van.
Long traffic queues expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō
Long delays expected after SH1 closed north of Taupō.
Amazing tale of survival: 'I was hit by a logging truck and survived'
GRAPHIC WARNING: Lisa Rendell never heard the logging truck hurtling toward her.
Gravestones damaged in 'disgusting' act
Gravestones have been damaged at Kauae Cemetery this week.