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Former Rotorua authors win big at crime writing awards

Dame Fiona Kidman and JP Pomare have been named winners at the Ngaio Marsh Awards.

Toddlers come away from crash without a scratch

A Rotorua mum believes rear-facing child car seats helped in crash.

How free te reo Māori classes are bringing Kiwis together

What are Te Wānanga o Aotearoa's te reo Māori classes like and why do people take them?

Revealed: Rotorua's best and worst suburbs for rental return

What Rotorua suburb would you invest in?

Chinese ambassador visits 'traumatised' crash victims

Many involved in the crash have returned to China, but some are still here recovering.

Rotorua man named as fatal crash victim

The crash happened at the intersection of Tram Rd and Tirohanga Rd on Wednesday

Volcanix look for big win in Whakatāne

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup on Saturday.

Man's brain tumour misdiagnosed for six years

The 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.

Two windows and a heart shattered: Taonga stolen in home raid

And this isn't the only house that has been burgled in the area.

Council candidate subjected to 'disgusting' racial slur

Fisher Wang was putting up billboards when someone driving by yelled out their window.

Proposed zipline tourism venture at Okere Falls to create up to 30 jobs

The venture will also provide free transport for locals and regenerate native flora.

Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix lost in the final minutes of their match against Wellington.

Man arrested in relation to police chase, shooting

On Friday, police appealed for information from witnesses for their investigation.

One dead after car hits tree near SH38, Kāingaroa Forest

The driver was the only person in the car.

Rotorua's fastest-selling suburbs revealed

Real estate agents say houses in the more affordable suburbs are being snapped up fast

'I love you, Karin. I'm sorry': Survivors tell of aftermath of suicide

Bay locals talk about what it's like to lose a loved one to suicide.