Police lay charges over Te Urewera hunting death
A 50-year-old man will be appearing in court this week in relation to the death.
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Iconic Rotorua business Duck Tours up for sale
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'If you think of it as a battle, life will be a battle.'
'Meth bender': Man jailed for sparking bomb-squad callout
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Triple homicide case: Accused murderer and victims named
Interim suppression relating to the names of those involved lapsed today.
Former MP named new Te Puia board chairman
'His experience in governance, management and business will be an asset.'
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
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$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
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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
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Your move! Kids' chess challenge to fund nationals bid
The Chess Power National Finals are to be held Wellington over Labour weekend.
'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
Court rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.
Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.
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.'
'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.
Critical injuries after motorbike crashes
Motorists were urged to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.
'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
'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
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CCTV spree: Rotorua CBD crime crackdown plan expanding to suburbs
It includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.
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