Animal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence says
Crown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".
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Shuttered Chateau Tongariro costing taxpayers $2.2m a year to sit empty
A year after closing, the future of the empty hotel is uncertain.
'Only a monster could have done that': Family of slain camper address teen killer
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Mongrel Mob boss Steven Taiatini's death: Name suppression for murder-accused
Tensions were high in the public gallery when the man appeared in court on Tuesday.
Teen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camper
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Drag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'
Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.
Dredging to deepen challenging boat entrance in Whakatāne
The shallowing of the narrows has been causing some challenges.
Person allegedly assaulted with butt of firearm
A firearm was allegedly discharged during the incident.
Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
Fire crews find bedroom ablaze in Taupō house
Four fire trucks were sent to the incident on Invergarry Rd.
Doctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limit
The man has been refused a discharge without conviction.
'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidation
What liquidators say the tourism company owes.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
'Can’t believe that she’s alive': Diner thrown 7m after car crashes into restaurant
Urbano owner says the crash felt like an earthquake and sounded like an explosion.
Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president
Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John St in June.
Schedule for Taupō Super400 sees Supercars descend on track six times
Supercars' return to New Zealand is imminent as organisers announce track schedule.
Sean Wainui’s widow speaks of a ‘man of mana’ as the whānau unveils his beautiful headstone
The widow of Sean Wainui has spoken for the first time of her devastating loss.
Councillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticism
Protest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.
Loaded guns, 11,000 cannabis plants, 4kg of edibles seized in raid on gang lands
Police arrested 25 people in the five-day operation.
Plastic-wrapped justice: Timely justice hampered by mouldy courtrooms, shortage of judges
Which court building needed to be 'wrapped in plastic' due to weather-tight issues?
'All hell breaks loose': Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nest
When the probe went down, the wasps came up.
Car crashes into restaurant: Six injured
One neighbour said the crash sounded like an earthquake or a truck driving past.
What I did to get better sleep, focus and energy - and how you can too
Free, simple, and science-backed tips and tools.
Local riders dominate in first event of Crankworx
Lots of Kiwis on the podium after the Crankworx Taniwha Downhill.
‘It’s the most fun event in Waka Ama’: School event remains a highlight for world champ
Up to 2000 students from more than 115 will compete in Rotorua.
'Huge toll': GP works 6-12 hours on evenings, weekends due to workload
'It’s certainly a factor in thinking about how long I’m going to work for.'
What do new interest deductibility changes mean for the property market?
OPINION: The housing market has stabilised and investors are facing fewer headwinds.
Person with facial injury taken to hospital after fighting in Rotorua
Police received reports of the disorder at 7am yesterday.
Crash with car kills motorcyclist
There has been a fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty, killing one.
'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.
McDonald’s apologises after NZ, global stores couldn't serve food
A global software outage left customers unable to buy Big Macs at stores nationwide.
Woman's 5-year battle for diagnosis after 'horrendous' symptoms
“Pretty much everyone said, ‘We can’t find anything wrong with you’.”
'I did this to myself': How she spiralled into $8400 debt and insolvency
She's speaking out to warn others of the dangers of impulse shopping and ignoring debt.
Four injured as car crashes into restaurant in Rotorua
Police were called about 5.55pm to a two-vehicle crash on Fenton St, near Grey St.