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Woman pleads not guilty to charges relating to dead toddler
The woman faces charges of injuring with intent and failing to seek medical care.
Ohinemutu eruption no cause for concern says GNS
A geyser appeared about 4pm on Saturday in Te Ruapeka Bay.
SH5 blocked after logging truck rolls near Reporoa
Emergency services are at a crash involving a logging truck on State Highway 5.
School reopens as police probe young mum's murder
On Saturday police launched a homicide investigation after a body was found on Friday.
Water erupts near Ohinemutu in Rotorua
A geyser came out at Te Ruapeka Bay in Lake Rotorua.
'I love you to infinity and beyond': Tributes for young mum found dead at school
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have heard yelling or arguing in the area.
School board 'shocked and saddened' over suspected homicide
More information was expected in relation to the investigation on Monday.
One person injured in helicopter crash in Kinloch
Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in Kinloch.
Proposed racecourse closure divides city
The answer to whether or not the Rotorua Racecourse should close has divided the city.
Woman's body found, homicide investigation launched
Rotorua police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a woman overnight
Homicide probe after young woman found dead on school grounds
The 22-year-old woman was found deceased just before midnight.
Investigation into baby's death re-opened: 'There are people who know what happened'
'Vague' explanations do not match severe head injuries of 10-month-old boy, say police.
Te Toiroa: Small in stature, big in heart
Rotorua's Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi has been named in the All Blacks side to play Argentina.
$1.5m fund to trial new land uses
"We want people to try new crops or ventures on the land, so we can share the knowledge."
Marama Fox on liquidation and her future
Marama Fox talks about her resignation and business problems.
Two women make formal complaints about Wally Haumaha bullying
Complaints sent to Independent Police Conduct Authority, which could also investigate.
From tinny houses to Kiwi Pinup queen
Kiri Hollie Marshall, Miss October Diamond, has been selected for the top 10.
Gym closes, blames homeless high on synth
The shelter organiser says he is doing his best to keep the street happy.
He Tangata: Matt Horder of Pure Cruise
Elisabeth Easther talks to the chief skipper of Pure Cruise, Lake Rotoiti.
Marama Fox resigns as co-leader of the Māori Party
Resignation comes after liquidation of her consultancy company.
NZ's highest average rates - again
This district has topped the list since it began in 2014 and easily outstrips Auckland.
'No respect for clean, green NZ'
Current approach to waste focuses on community education while dumping continues.
What ruined the floating Rotorua sign?
Parts of Rotorua's floating wetland are yet to grow back after storm damage.
'Shocking' rubbish found washed up
A Rotorua man found a large pile of rubbish washed up at Ohinemutu.
High-fiving cat shot and dumped by stranger
On Saturday Booboo was found dead, ditched in a drain, several streets from home.
Bay police netball team to the rescue
A police netball squad put on a special move for the driver of a stalled car.
Marama Fox company owes at least $70,000
Former Māori Party co-leader says she's devastated it has come to this.
Man appears in court after Rotorua Outdoorsman Headquarters incident
Man has not entered pleas to two charges relating to incident on Sunday.
Gang president accused of helping destroy car involved in killing
Mongrel Mob member alleged to have helped destroy a vehicle involved in a killing.
Whoops: Police quick to find stolen car with GPS
Within an hour of the vehicle being reported as taken, police were in pursuit.
A special room for grieving parents
Ngā Awhi Rito Room is a space for parents of stillborns to spend time and say goodbye.
Man arrested and shopkeeper injured following 'physical altercation' at Rotorua store
Emergency services have been called to the Outdoorsman Headquarters.