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Coroner credits Helen Kelly for making forestry in New Zealand safer

A coroner has credited the work done by late union boss Helen Kelly as being one of the primary reasons why New Zealand's forestry

From Murupara to Ellen: A one in a thousand opportunity

CHASING DREAMS: Former Murupara boy and ex-Rotorua Boys' High School student Fabian Anderson has just landed his dream internship

Police begin drink-driving blitz (+video)

Circle_see_more_DP.epsPATROL: From left, Senior Constable Mike West, Constable John Ure, Constable Alistair Redstall and Constable

Police release name of man found dead in Waikato River

Taupo police have released the name of the man found dead in the Waikato River at Reid's Farm yesterday.

Forest burnoff 'like a bomb had gone off'

A massive controlled burnoff that had the whole of Rotorua talking was one of more than 2000 permitted fires that may be lit in the

Museum not in good shape after quake

UPDATE: Rotorua Museum director Stewart Brown (right) and Rotorua Lakes Council chief executive Geoff Williams provide an update on

Crown concludes case in Head Hunters kidnap trial

The last of more than 100 prosecution witnesses has given evidence as the Crown closed its case against nine men charged with kidnapping

Update: Large fire at Okere Falls (+pics&video)

A large fire visible from around Rotorua is a controlled burn-off, police say.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Scientists make fuel out of sawdust

Scientists at the Scion Research Institute in Rotorua have developed a way to use sawdust to produce biofuel for the transportation sector. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Emergency services at Waiotapu crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a one car crash at the intersection of Waikite Valley Rd and SH5, south of Rotorua.

Head Hunter trial: Police give evidence

CCTV footage places kidnapping accused at service station.

Museum events moved after closure

Rotorua Museum remains closed due to earthquake damage - with several events due to be held there week moved to other venues. Some

Election petition withdrawn from court

Failed mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson has dropped his legal challenge contesting October's mayoral election. But one former

Four new faces on Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust

The Rotorua community has voted for change, electing four new trustees to join the re-elected two to serve on the Rotorua Energy Charitable

'Beautiful man' Mita Mohi dies

Te Arawa kaumatua Mita Mohi was a man who used his culture and mana to change the troubled lives of others. The gentle leader who

Obama keen on Rotorua visit

Outgoing US President Barack Obama has said he would like to visit Rotorua after an invite from Rotorua MP Todd McClay during a conversation at APEC.

Pride protest outside Tamaki's sermon

Love for all was the message being sent to Brian Tamaki by a group of peaceful protesters outside his Rotorua sermon this morning.

Five arrests after alleged burglary

Five men have been arrested after an alleged home invasion in Rotorua this afternoon.