'He’s a mongrel': Victims' families push back as killers of Kiwi women seek parole
The murders of two women by strangers rocked New Zealand.
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'Fun and demanding': Dancing pair open up about experience
Tyson and Jane talk about their Dancing for Hospice experience.
Dancing Diary: My brain can't always keep up with my feet
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'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
'Very stressful': Union claims Health NZ hiring pause impacting frontline
Health NZ says regional forums will approve recruitment 'where appropriate'.
One critical after reported altercation in BoP
Police tape is surrounding a service station.
Trust’s 30-year legacy: How it made - and gave - its millions
The remarkable origin and history of a trust that has changed the lives of thousands.
Famous trail to be farewelled as MTB nationals return
The famed Taniwha Trail to be used for the final time.
Rotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data shows
Six months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?
'Devastating consequences': Twin baby dies after getting stuck in her car seat
The 9-month-old girl suffered 'severe and irreversible brain damage'.
Police pull Taser after aggressive gang members surround officers, threaten to get gun
“The behaviour grew threatening, leading to an officer presenting a Taser".
Aquatic Centre indoor leisure pool to reopen after delays
The indoor facility was initially due to reopen last month.
'Storytelling at its best': Delegates get sneak peek at Matariki drone light show
Meetings delegates treated to Matariki drone show
New homes expected to create nearly 900 jobs
Plans include stand-alone homes, duplexes and terraced and apartment-style homes.
Rotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to start
A project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.
'Huge opportunity': Rotorua hosts major events trade show
'It’s just so good for us as an industry to know each other.'
Activist tells of racism, acid attacks and needing a soldier protect her at school
'If you people are willing to do all this to keep me out, I should be here.'
'We'll f***ing kill you': Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lake
The response: 'You're gonna take that tapu home with you'
Firefighting family following in father's footsteps
'I mean, we love doing it. We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t want to.'
Arrest after alleged burglary of Rotorua store
A 35-year-old man is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court.
Former PM calls out Kāinga Ora criticisms, says it has been 'unfairly targeted'
'I think there's been a bit of a beat-up here.'
Supermarket's closing store call in Māori goes viral
Supermarket posted a video to its TikTok of one of their junior staff speaking in Māori.
'I really miss my dad': How a truck driver's measurement error killed a 'hero' father
'To the man who took my hero, my daddy, away: You have ruined the rest of my years.'
'Balanced and agile': How much are councils and government departments using AI?
'The fear that AI could control the government is understandable.'
Person stabbed in the hand in Rotorua
The person was taken to hospital for treatment.
Thunderstorms set to hit Bay of Plenty; drivers warned to take care
MetService has issued a weather watch.
Mark Lister: Raft of bad news from locally listed companies
OPINION: What could turn things around for local stocks?
'Deeply disturbed': Teachers and students allegedly assaulted by 13-year-old girl
School to build front gate to protect students after five incidents in about five weeks.
Judge grants powers to sell 'idyllic' properties occupied by gangster
Mongrel Mob senior figure refuses to obey court orders to leave waterfront properties.
Dancing diary: personalities revealed and bones left intact during week six
What an eclectic bunch of dancers we are.
'I couldn’t say no': Dancers in for a good cause
Q & A with one of the couples who are Dancing for Hospice.