Man ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spree
Jade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.
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Man jailed for his role in deaths of Raymond and James Fleet
Richard Te Kani is to spend 15 years behind bars.
Scientists certain Pink and White Terraces buried under lake
Scientists say they're settled on the long-lost Pink and White Terraces' former location.
Name of woman killed to remain secret for now
The name of the woman who died in Ngakuru on Monday will not be released by police yet.
New Rotorua Principals' Association president named
New association president Rawiri Wihapi wants to ensure "a positive focus on wellbeing".
Man charged with Ngakuru murder linked to truck crash
Police say a truck crash is linked to the homicide investigation at Ngakuru.
Algal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warning
Health warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.
Man killed in Bay of Plenty 'workplace incident'
A person has died following a workplace incident involving a tree in Paengaroa today.
Irish accent brings new voice to man with stutter
Nick Prosser's life-long stutter has disappeared by using an Irish accent.
Tributes paid to homeless man with 'golden voice'
A homeless man known for his golden voice while busking has died.
Ngakuru homicide victim 'loved her animals'
A man is charged with murder following an incident in Ngakuru, south of Rotorua today.
Don't panic! Civil Defence test mobile alert
Civil Defence decided to retest their mobile alert system after 2017 test blunder.
Glimmer of hope for family of Te Puke teen
Heartbroken family of Te Puke crash victim Hollie Snell say they are clinging on to hope.
Work starts on Paengaroa to Rotoiti cycleway
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti.
Power out in Rotorua after car hits transformer
Power is currently out to part of central Rotorua.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Young crash victim gives one last gift
Teen gives gift of life by donating organs as family prepare to say final goodbyes.
Couple shares story of overcoming domestic violence: 'It's breaking the cycle'
Ben and Nikki Purua were in a violent relationship, thanks to Man Up things have changed.
Tamaki Maori Village announces new partnership
A new partnership has been formed between Tamaki Tours and a Māori land trust.
Pedestrian hit by ute discharged from hospital
A pedestrian has been hit by a ute in Rotorua.
Forest development promising jobs
Design concepts and more than 100 jobs announced for the Whakarewarewa development
Petition opposing Rotorua Lakefront presented
Rotorua Lakes Council has received a petition opposing the $40m Lakefront Redevelopment.
Midwives leaving for Australia for better pay and conditions
Striking midwives say they are burnt out and feel under valued.
'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'
Tiny Deane's plan to set up Auckland homeless shelter
Rotorua's Tiny Deane is helping to set up a homeless shelter in Auckland.
'I'm too scared to live here', says man after tree falls on his house
A Rotorua man says he's too scared to live in his house after a rotten tree fell on it.
Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest
Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.
'Larger than life figure' farewelled
Robert 'Tommo' Thompson who played for the Māori All Blacks and the Wallabies has died.
Coroner takes unusual step of suppressing crash victim's name
A coroner has ruled a man who died in a crash following a police chase will not be named.
Firefighters at large scrub fire north of Taupō
Firefighters were called to the fire about 3.10pm.
Teenager critical after car crashes into power pole
One person is critically injured after a car smashed into a power pole in Rotorua.
Bomb competition and floating music festival to return
FLOAT is NZ's only floating music festival, it will again be held in Rotorua in 2019.