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'This can't continue': Serial shop thief amasses 129 convictions
Santana Tonihi was jailed for 12 months, but she'll be out in a month.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs
Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.
'Further industrial action' may follow 24-hour doctors' strike
Health NZ is ‘committed’ to settling the collective agreement with the union.
Police name local man killed in Anzac Day crash in Rotorua
He died at the scene of the Te Ngae Rd crash.
'Forgotten my shoes': Boy runs mini marathon in Crocs
About 2400 pupils participated in the event today ahead of the Rotorua Marathon.
Hunting death: Minginui man denies manslaughter charge
Mark Jefferson, 46, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the High Court at Rotorua.
Green Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs
"We can take control of our economy."
1200 delegates, 16,000 meetings, $3m spend: City 'buzzing' for TRENZ
New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event begins in Rotorua on Tuesday.
Girl's fear after hiding during armed store robbery
Police have so far referred one teen to the youth court.
Sexual health clinics cut as specialist retires, leaving one left
The specialist said 'delays in advertising' meant his colleague hadn't been replaced.
'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
Several event including return of Marae to Marae relay.
'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership value
The annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.
Two 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spree
Tyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep
One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.
Oxford honours pioneering Māori scholar with posthumous degree
Her family and iwi say they are grateful for the tribute to her memory.
'Forced to hide': Child caught in Rotorua store robbery drama
Police are appealing for information about the aggravated robbery.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms for BoP, warnings after rockfall
Thunderstorms are possible this morning, with heavy rain expected.
'They've taken my soul': Burglary strips man of father's WWII medals, heirlooms
Coppell urged the thieves to return his belongings anonymously if needed.
Doctors' strike: Appointments postponed, some clinics to close
More than 5000 senior doctors are striking, including 206 in Tauranga and 100 in Rotorua.
'Stretched' health system 'getting quietly worse' - striking anaesthetist
He says he works 'well in excess' of his contract and the hospital faces staff shortages.
Tyre slashing spree: CCTV footage shows two girls, knife
And English tourist pair whose tyres were slashed say they'll still come back to Rotorua.
Serious injuries: Helicopter sent to two-vehicle crash near Taupō
The crash happened just before midday on State Highway 32.
Teen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record
He qualified for five events at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania.
Motorists back to 100km/h speed limit on SH30 Whakatāne-Rotorua
A widower has mixed feelings about the change after losing his wife in a 2019 crash.
'A spiritual moment': Matariki drone show set for mesmerising return
The Matariki drone show will feature hundreds of drones this June.