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Rotorua still hot commodity in the housing market
The average median house price in Rotorua has jumped by more than $80,000 in one year.
Funeral home's new hearse offers stylish last ride
It is not every day you see a 1964 Falcon hearse driving the streets of Rotorua.
Revealed: $20 million linked to Head Hunters boss - police
Police allege nearly $20m - half in cash - banked by entities linked to Wayne Doyle.
Dramatic scenes in High Court as man sentenced for police attack
A man who attacked a police officer with a tomahawk has been sent to prison.
Jet ski falls off trailer in serious Te Ngae Rd crash
A car and trailer have collided leaving 200m of debris and a jet ski on the road.
More algae blooms found in Lake Taupo
Regional council staff have collected more samples from algae blooms in lake.
Family unhappy with death inquiry
A Rotorua woman faces a second Christmas still not knowing how the love of her life died.
Heat keeps lake's toxic algae bloom
Lake Taupo's toxic algae bloom is expected to stay around while hot weather continues.
Toxic algae bloom in Lake Taupo
Scientists have been warning for years that Lake Taupo was threatened by human activities.
Hatepe water supply shut down as precaution
Taupo District Council has shut down its water supply at Hatepe as a precautionary measure
Mudtopia costs council $437,000
Mudtopia Festival costs $437,000 but councillors put it down to teething problems.
Missing tourist found at Rotorua lake
A British tourist who spent 16 hours in the bush has been reunited with her husband.
Dad's heartbreak: 'All my answers are in the coffin'
The death of champion BMX and downhill rider Ihakara Pene has shocked his family.
Search for Nigel Peterson suspended
In what was a difficult decision for police, the search for Peterson has been suspended.
Six men and 2 youth charged over interfering with Jason Lines' body
Eight people have appeared in court relating to interfering with Jason Lines' body.
Crash closes one lane on State Highway 5
A crash has closed one lane near the intersection of state highways 5 and 28.
Car hits power pole, crashes through fence
Car left with a post through its windscreen after crash near Rotorua.
Landlord disgusted with filthy tenant
Filthy tenants need to clean up their acts, property experts say.
Man died while paddling stolen kayak
A coroner's finding has revealed the details of how a man died on Lake Rotorua this year.
Traffic stopped in search for autistic man
Hopefully someone may have been driving through Hemo Gorge the day Nigel went missing
Jurors in gang trial break for weekend
Second juror released from gang trial at the High Court at Rotorua.
Mudtopia kicks off with a splash
Rotorua Mudtopia Festival gets under way at Arawa Park with a muddy splash.
Hollie Smith cancels Mudtopia performance
Kiwi songstress Hollie Smith has been forced to cancel her performance at Mudtopia.
Man to remain in mental health facility after killing wife
Simon Harvey Frank will be detained in hospital as a special in-patient.
Jury retires in gang shooting trial
Jury in the trial of eight Mangu Kaha gang members will continue deliberations tomorrow.
Suspected lightning strike cuts power to parts of Rotorua
Power is currently out in parts of Rotorua.
Kiwibank to close another branch for security reasons
Kiwibank's branch at Rotorua Westend shops will close by Christmas.
More thunderstorms may be on the way
Rotorua region on severe thunderstorm watch again this afternoon.
Top Kiwi act to be announced for New Year's Eve event
Rotorua's Glo Festival is moving from three nights to one better and improved night.
Man accused of stealing from tourists appears in court
A man has appeared in court today charged with stealing from overseas visitors.
Further name suppression for sex accused
Man charged with indecent assault appeared in the Napier District Court.