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Three people have been injured in a three-vehicle crash.
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The retired Baptist minister says he's had a 'fabulous life'.
Join the fun: Donate at Fill the Bus stops for Rotorua's needy
Last year, Fill the Bus raised a record $26,000; this year aims to top that.
Rotorua loses flights on one key route, gains flights on another
The changes will be applied between February and June 2025.
Sinkhole forms on busy Rotorua highway
A lane was closed last night to protect the area.
'Please return the land': Gifted section proposed to be given back, 60 years on
A new trust would 'use the land for the benefit of the hapu and the community'.
Critical: Two people flown to hospital after serious Rotorua crash
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‘I hope you rot’: Fugitive rapist finally faces justice in a NZ court
'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'
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Rotorua Christmas Appeal: A decade later Paul Hickey’s Fill The Bus Christmas Appeal keeps getting bigger
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Rolls-Royce of hearts: How one teen organ donor saved six lives
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Liquidators to run Maketū Pies as they seek buyer
The first liquidators' report indicates when creditors may be paid by.
Why a cafe owner says Rotorua's generosity 'puts other cities to shame'
'If you put a cause before the people of Rotorua, people rise up, and they come out.'
Inside story: Plan to house ex-prisoners in 'isolated' valley meets rural resistance
'There’s not very good cellphone service or internet if something was to happen.'
'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisoners
A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.
'Incredible' privilege: Company's conservation work results in 'uptick' in native bugs
'Seeing the beetle population thrive makes us really proud.'
Foreign tourists caught up in tour bus crash; one dead, 13 hurt
Seven ambulances and five helicopters responded.
'Rad' Rotorua skatepark project rolls closer to reality
Progress comes after those involved twice feared for its future.
'On a bit of a lean': Truck laden with donations after brigade foodbank drive
Salvation Army foodbank team 'very grateful' for donations as appeal hits week three.
Why Rotorua is getting funky
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Immigration NZ 'assessing' popular YouTuber IShowSpeed's visa
Immigration NZ confirmed IShowSpeed does not have the correct visa to work in the country.
Bailed teen gang shooter on the run after cutting off monitoring bracelet
The teen shot at rival gang vehicles a busy Rotorua intersection in the middle of the day.
Wharekauri Tahuna portrait breaks record with $3.75m sale
'Thoughts of a Tohunga' first Goldie to sell for more than $3m.
Gang member walks into police station wearing Mongrel Mob cap
Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
'He loved it': YouTuber 'absolutely fine' after free-fall injury stunt
Did IShowSpeed really hurt himself at a Rotorua tourist attraction?
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.
Need 'never stops': Bay needs 2500+ blood and plasma donations by Christmas
Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.
'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business
"It's part of our life here."
'Good bros and good ears': Mates go golfing for 'Brovember'
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