Man helps recover visitors' stolen bikes
A Koutu man is being praised by police after chasing "kids on flash bikes".
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Golfers face clean-up after police chase
Rotorua police were led on a chase around Springfield - even across the golf course.
Seven in 10 Bay of Plenty prisoner Maori
Seven in 10 locals imprisoned last year were Māori - the highest rate in 30 years.
Man rescued from Mt Ngauruhoe
A man required the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter after being "skittled" by a tumbling rock.
Big win for Walker at Crankworx
There's been a big win for Kawerau's Matt Walker at Crankworx.
Kiwis throw open doors for Lions fans
Offers of free rooms for Lions fans are flooding in amid anger over accommodation prices.
Bike rider's suicide: He 'was a good bro'
Mountain biker Mark Dunlop seemed to have the world at his feet, but he took his own life.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Bay students explore possible future in horticulture
230 Bay of Plenty students explore the possibility of working in horticulture after leaving secondary education. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Bay students explore possible future in horticulture
Students explore their future at Cultivate Your Career. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Allegations made against principal
The principal of a Rotorua school is on leave after allegations about his conduct.
Strong earthquake among swarm
A strong 4.5 quake today was among a recent swarm in the Turangi area.
Tourists freak out over ghost van
Van starts by itself and "jumps like a frog" over the kerb.
Kiwi chick kicks into the world legs first
The chick from Moehau successfully arrived with a little bit of last-minute help.
E-cigarettes to be legalised
Safety of e-cigarettes not guaranteed, but vaping safer than smoking.
Crankworx visitor gutted after bike stolen
Police say cyclists shouldn't 'cheap out' on locks for their valuable bikes.
Grey Power members help with party policy
Labour and Green party politicians were in Rotorua to discuss issues around elder care.
Rotorua chef doing it her way
Rotorua's chef Liesel Hedderwick is taking on the Hawke's Bay Marathon
Photos sought for book on 28th Maori Battalion
The author of a book on the 28th Maori Battalion is looking for photographs.
Could this be our very first Bachelorette?
Could Rotorua's Mariana Morrison be the country's first TV Bachelorette?
Crown: Te Hiko 'didn't stop' until he had killed partner
Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of a man accused of murdering his partner.
Man pleads not guilty to kidnapping toddler
A Rotorua man has pleaded not guilty by way of insanity to kidnapping an 18-month-old.
Nappies, syringes dumped on mountain
Seven tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish cleaned up from the side of Mt Ngongotaha.
Siege survivor has bullet in brain
A bullet ricocheted into Constable Regan Mauheni's skull and left shrapnel in his brain.
P-fuelled rage led to woman's death
James Te Hiko describes violent bashing of partner, but denies murder.
Addict jailed for 'cruel' shot
Methamphetamine drug deal goes wrong and leaves man cruelly wounded.
Accused sobbed over what he had done: Detective
James Te Hiko sobbed over killing the only person he loved, a detective told the court
Rotorua apartment fetches $1 million
Rotorua apartment goes under the hammer for more than $1 million, sells to locals.
New 'super mill' to be opened in Rotorua
Prime Minister Bill English will open the first "super-mill" in the Southern Hemisphere.
Home found for stressed mum's family
There is good news for a solo mother who has been left "technically homeless".
Ex-Titanium star hits screens as Power Ranger
Rotorua's Jordi Webber can finally reveal the TV project he's been working on.
New vetting charges to hurt schools
Local educators feel penalised for looking after children with new vetting charges.
Value of forestry underestimated
Forestry's contribution to the economy is underestimated, says a report released today.