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Two wheel makeover to hit Rotorua

Rotorua - catering for all tastes

Famous for its Maori culture, redwood forests and mud pools, this geothermal wonderland is also fast gaining a reputation for its gastronomic delights, writes Debbie Griffiths

Gunshots heard in Rotorua, two injured

A witness said she saw about 12 people running down a street with various weapons including an axe and a crow bar.

Performing arts college loses registration

A Rotorua-based performing arts college has been stripped of its registration and ordered to repay $2.6 million in taxpayer funding it wasn't entitled to.

Rotorua crash victim named

The name of a woman who died in a weekend crash in Rotorua has been named by police.

Body found in Rotorua hot pool identified

Police have named the man whose body was found in a hot pool in Rotorua this week.

Grief for mother killed in horror crash

Family and friends mourn the loss of a much-loved wife, mother and athlete.

Public help in arrest of alleged jewel thieves

Three alleged jewel thieves have been arrested after members of the public recognised missing jewellery on police Facebook appeals.

Body found in hot pool believed to be local man

Rotorua's Deputy Mayor speaks out following recovery of a body from hot pool in the city.

Armed robbery at Rotorua bakery

Two armed offenders are believed to have robbed a bakery in Rotorua this afternoon.

Fans pay tribute to Kiwi rocker

A shrine has been set up in the doorway of New Zealand rock legend Graham Brazier's book store in Auckland.

11-yr-old skier flown to hospital

An 11-year-old boy who fell ill when he was skiing at Mt Ruapehu was flown to hospital.

HazMat team called to Rotorua property

Police, fire and the hazardous materials unit are at a house on Clayton Rd in Rotorua with part of the street cordoned off.

Hot pools a gold mine

Our picture-postcard hot springs aren't just natural treasures - they're also treasure chests laden with silver and gold, scientists say.

Shaken and stirred

Non-stop excitement for children of all ages is the hallmark of a Rotorua holiday.

'Geyser' erupts in Rotorua street

An area of central Rotorua has been cordoned off this afternoon after a 'geyser' appeared to erupt in the middle of the street.

Double tragedy for TV star's family

Family and friends of news presenter Anzac Pikia are coping with twin tragedies.

CYF staffer had sex with teenager

A staffer working for Child, Youth and Family started a sexual relationship with a boy in the teen unit where she worked.