Held for ransom over stolen meth: Man pleads guilty to kidnapping role
Bobby Tipiwai stood by and did nothing to stop a gang of women's kidnapping and torture.
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Trail bike riders chanting gang slogans terrorise neighbourhood
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The Prem Debate: Decision 'ruined' epic battle for the gold.
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Jo Raphael: Fluoridation of water supplies Bloomfield's parting shot
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Rotorua has second wettest July in over 60 years
Rotorua will have a week off after a month of rain, according to MetService.
'It is unbelievable': 15yrs in jewellery business, 30 raids, losses worth thousands
'It is difficult enough financially anyway and this just makes it even more difficult.'
Would-be robbers forced to flee as store workers fight back with hockey stick
Staff armed themselves and attacked back while a regular held down an alleged offender.
'Our parks are not for sale': Rotorua reserves proposal hearings conclude
Council staff will now identify 'themes' in the feedback.
Felix Desmarais: Living poorly as a student is a rite of passage
OPINION: Rough living has been a fixture of New Zealand university life for decades.
'A long time coming': Māori health provider gains access to $110k grant
It will help those affected by poor mental health and addiction get Covid vaccinations.
Craig and Laura working hard to put absolute best on stage
Craig McFadyen and Laura Falconer are a dance couple in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference
OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.
Review: Rotorua Boys and Girls' High production delivers - again
The latest Rotorua Boys' and Girls' High School production is a must-see.
How a new CBD cafe plans to revitalise the hospitality industry
"This is how we can revitalise the workforce."
The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand
'He's only going to get better.'
Rotorua remembers racing legend Tony Baker
The Rotorua racing legend had a need for speed and the time of day for everyone.
Opinion: Nia could have been 18 now. She could have been alive
OPINION: Covering the Nia Glassie case: Why I'll never forget her offenders.
'Collided at speed': Brian Tamaki charged over road smash, elderly woman taken to hospital
Church leader allegedly crossed the centreline and hit another vehicle
Our child abuse shame: 174 children killed since Nia Glassie's murder
It's been 15 years since Nia Glassie was murdered. But has anything changed?
Woman in serious condition after sinkhole opens under her feet
The woman has been transferred to Waikato Hospital.
The Prem Debate: Govt should partner with more first home buyers
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on Govt and first home buyer partnerships.
'He came out of nowhere': Mum terrified by car-jacking stranger
A shopping trip for one Rotorua woman turned into a traumatising encounter
Tackling litter: Clean Up Week initiative for all to join
Registrations for Keep New Zealand Beautiful's Clean Up Week are now open.
Miss Rotorua returns! Gowns and Geysers season 2 gets filming
The launch of Miss Rotorua 2022 was held at the Prince's Gate Hotel last Sunday.
Programme to help Ngāti Whakaue-owned businesses
Ringa Rautia is a programme to help strengthen and grow Ngāti Whakaue-owned businesses.
Trust supports community with $3.7m of grants
The 250 grants approved in the past financial year reflect Rotorua Trust's key focus areas
School musical production brimming with toe-tappers
Rotorua Boys' High School presents 'In the Heights', with Rotorua Girls' High School.
Bittersweet return: International visitors return but staffing crisis bites
It is the first time in more than two years the border will be fully open.
'She is at peace now': Visionary Māori health leader dies
Inez Kingi was a matriarch and a visionary. Now the 91-year-old is at peace.
Audacious chief's sons continued their father's legacy
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Tamatekapua was one of the most audacious chiefs of the Arawa people.
Raukura production: Curtains up on high energy musical
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Musical chance to showcase talent of Raukura students.
Champion talker the face of diversity in newsrooms
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Meet Atutahi Potaka-Dewes, a student of the Te Rito programme.