Questioning of mentally impaired man continues
A mentally impaired man is be questioned in the trial alleging his abuse.
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Man found dead in Rotorua may have used synthetic cannabis
Police have confirmed a man who died suddenly may have been using synthetic cannabis.
Police fear for men lost in forest after chase
Two men who were being chased by police are now lost and in trouble in the bush.
Family desperately wants missing uncle and nephew back
The family of Rotorua men James and Raymond Fleet "desperately want them back".
More drug-related emergencies over weekend
There's been another 15 incidents believed to be linked to a potentially contaminated drug
No news from missing uncle and nephew
The distraught children of a missing man don't want to go home without dad.
'We just want him home': Mum desperate for answers
Mum of missing Rotorua man James Fleet wants news from her "gentle natured boy."
Uncle and nephew missing for four days
Police are looking for uncle and nephew missing for four days.
Two more teens arrested following Murupara robbery
The arrest of the 15-year-olds follows an earlier arrest of a 14-year-old.
Inspirational day as city goes bilingual
Mayor Steve Chadwick is excited Rotorua will become a reo rua (bilingual) destination.
Rotorua drug alert: 15 treated by ambulance staff
Rotorua Hospital dealing with influx of patients due to potentially contaminated drug.
Unkindest cut of all: Salon's equipment stolen
The salon's GHD straighteners, scissors, hairdryers and capes were among items stolen.
Korero pin to encourage people to try te reo
A #korero pin has been launched as Rotorua becomes the country's first bilingual city.
Boy, 14, arrested after aggravated robbery
Teen charged with aggravated robbery of Murupara General Store.
Dog walker 'super disturbed' by gin traps
A gin trap was spotted on the forestry path around the Green Lake.
Two assaulted during robbery
Two shop workers have been assaulted during a robbery in Murupara.
Police chase ends as driver gets stuck in mud
A police chase has come to an abrupt end after the driver got stuck in mud.
Two cars collide in serious crash near Taupo
Emergency services are on the scene of a serious crash in Taupo.
Man appears in court for attempted murder of police officer
Cop left in critical condition after alleged attack.
Man pleads not guilty to murdering his wife
A man charged with murdering his wife has been remanded for another psychiatric report.
Cost of new Korean mud festival agreement not yet known
The Rotorua Lakes Council responds to questions about the $90,000 spent on Korean mud.
Man claims he was chained up and abused
An intellectually impaired man has told a court of a litany of attacks and assaults.
Severe weather warning for Bay of Plenty
A severe weather warning has been put in place for the Bay of Plenty.
Alleged abuse of intellectually impaired man
Two people are on trial for alleged offending against an intellectually impaired man.
Man goes on shoplifting crime spree
A man stole items including cookware sets and duvets over two months valued at $4500.
Council cancels Korean mud purchase
The Rotorua Lakes Council has cancelled plans to import South Korean mud for Mudtopia.
Mitre 10 pink ladies' tool set rankles customer
The pink "ladies tool set" upset one customer at a Rotorua Mitre 10.
Ministry to look closely at Korean mud
The budget for Mudtopia is revealed while close checks will be made on imported mud.
MPI issues statement on Rotorua mud importation
MPI says its working with Rotorua Lakes Council to ensure the mud is safe.
Pressure on housing taking its toll
The issue of housing affordability in Rotorua - how bad is it?
Victim's son warns: Dog will bite again
The son of a man bitten by a dog in Rotorua fears the dog will attack again.
Facebook kidney appeal could save life
For Rotorua's Brendon Coleman, social media may have played a part in saving his life.
Teen girl approached by suspicious man
A man has made two suspicious approaches to a teen girl prompting a warning from police.
Jail for man who lured victim with salt disguised as P
The Australian victim was lured to the remote spot to buy methamphetamine.