Boy racers speak out after truckie attack
Boy racers claim they were provoked into attacking a truck driver on Friday night.
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Waioeka Gorge slip removal underway
Work has begun to clear a slip on State Highway 2 between Opotiki and Gisborne.
Mystery over body found in Kaituna River
A man has been found dead in the Kaituna River, downstream from 7m waterfall.
Two seriously injured in Murupara crash
People thrown from vehicle after a horrific crash near Central North Island town.
One dead, three injured in crash south of Rotorua
Part of SH1 near Atiamuri has been shut off after a serious crash outside a petrol station
McClay test tweet comes true
Trade Minister being called a seer for his Test predictions
Maori history: part of core curriculum?
Education sector groups plan a campaign to make Māori history part of the core curriculum.
Police ask for help to identify two bodies
A man's body was found in the Kaituna River near Rotorua today.
KiwiSaver key as couples buy first home
Government savings scheme a major contributor in step up to property ownership.
Rotorua Museum closed indefinitely due to quake damage
Rotorua Museum will remain closed for the 'foreseeable future' as report reveals damage.
'If I don't stop him, someone's going to die'
'If I don't stop him, someone's going to die': Officer who shot Shargin Stephens.
Coffey airs concern at being denied stall
Coffey voices his concern about being denied a political stall at a kapa haka event.
School let kids watch porn, says parent
Parent says primary schoolkids have been allowed to watch porn at a Rotorua school.
Anger at council move to abandon 35 properties
A fight is brewing over a council move requiring more than 30 property owners to move.
Proposal to fast track house builds
A proposed Special Housing Accord could speed up consents and see more homes built.
Calls for more to be done on 'dangerous' road
Calls are being made for more to be done to make Pukuatua St safer.
Letters: Well done on Hairspray show
Readers share praise for local show and concern about plastics in the environment.
Rotorua house values dip slightly
Average house values in Rotorua have dipped - but by less than $1000.
Rotorua's tourism opportunities 'untapped'
Destination Rotorua's Michelle Templer spoke to Property Council about city's economy.
Opinion: What kohanga taught me
Columnist Ngaa Rauuira Pumanawawhiti explains what kohanga reo has given him.
Feedback wanted on skate-park proposal
Locals pleased council seeking reaction to its proposal for city-centre park.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sculptor's prized work restored by son
'Walk in the Redwoods' sculpture is getting some TLC. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sculptor's prized work restored by son
The 'Walk in the Redwoods' sculpture is getting some TLC. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Luxury 5-star apartments for Rotorua
Two luxury 5-star apartments are set to open in Rotorua with five more on the way.
Rugby: Rotoiti slip out of top four
A 26-19 loss away to Greerton Marist sees Rotoiti drop to fourth on the ladder.
Rotorua: Making a splash
Sarah Downs finds 10 family-friendly Rotorua activities and five just for the grown ups.
Wet weekend: Rain, rain and more rain everywhere
The weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.
Man assaulted outside Fordlands liquor store
A man was allegedly beaten outside a Rotorua liquor store today.
Parents, grandmother jailed for baby's death
Three handed their fates for their roles in the death of 8-month-old Isaiah Neil.
Mum and gran jailed for baby's death
Three handed their fates for their roles in the death of 8-month-old Isaiah Neil.
A fitting send-off for Rotorua teenager
A funeral service was held for Michael Pilaar at St Mary's Church.
103 years old and no pains or aches
Rotorua woman Ella Wilson turned 103 this week and says her secret to long life is simple.
Man pleads to assault charge
A man who cut off his electronic monitored ankle bracelet has handed himself in to police.