Triple homicide case: Accused murderer and victims named
Interim suppression relating to the names of those involved lapsed today.
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$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
A $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
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The comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.
It's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiled
Harawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.
Second Harawene sculpture unveiled
A second bronze sculpture dedicated to the memory of a much-loved stray dog in Rotorua that lived beside Te Ngae Rd has been unveiled to the public. Video / Kelly Makiha
Guilty: Rotorua rapper shot stranger through window with kids in his car
'I got my patch on and I’ll be ready to blast anyone talking s***,' he raps in one song.
Your move! Kids' chess challenge to fund nationals bid
The Chess Power National Finals are to be held Wellington over Labour weekend.
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
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Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Since it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.
'The statue represented so much more than just a dog': Pilot to pay for security camera
Hong Kong pilot Ross Dawson says protecting Rotorua's new Harawene sculpture is key.
Overseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cash
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Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.
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Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Missing paddlers rescued in third recent incident
Strong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.
'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'
Waioeka crash: Employer fundraising after staff member's partner killed
Currie Construction is raising money for Josh Kiriona-Whanau.
House fire connected to gang-related shooting, police say
One person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.
'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trial
On trial: Tihema Nuttall denies he shot another driver in the face on a main Rotorua road.
Replacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealed
A sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.
'Pulled it out of the fire': Steamers eye semis challenge
Steamers to host home semi after dramatic last-minute victory over Magpies.
Critical injuries after motorbike crashes
Motorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
Waitangi Tribunal Claim Wai 2500 draws to a close in Whakatane
Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry draws to a close in Whakatāne.
Inside the cancellation of Bay Dreams 2025: ‘We took action before it was too late’
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'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet reappearing after 80,000 years
The best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.
'A bit traumatic': Crankworx 2024 worth millions to city despite boycott blow
Between a boycott and sponsorship struggles, there were still successes and learnings.
You beauty: Why botox is booming
The 20-year-old business helping make Rotorua more beautiful.
'Rusty' League Legends beat Bay of Plenty Lakers in mental health charity match
'Once the joints loosened up, the body kicked in as if I was 23.'
Lotto: Are you $22,892 richer?
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