Wanted: Rotorua liquor store robber appears on Police Ten 7
The man wielding an axe stole $455 and a bottle of Jim Beam from Bottle-O Ngongotahā.
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Student thrilled to have winning composition performed
Zach Jans, 17, is the Senior Composition winner in the 2020 NZCT Chamber Music Contest.
Council tension: Councillor under fire for 'blowout' statements
The council says the additional funds were not a "budget blowout".
Reaction to CovidCard trial in Rotorua
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick said she was "thrilled to host the trial".
New upskilling training centre to be built in Tokoroa
More than 200 will be employed during the build and up to 40 fulltime roles.
Murder trial: Man possibly 'dragged' around lawn while beaten to death
The trial enters its fourth day.
Rotorua MP: Isolation hotel break-in reminder to take matter seriously
A person tried to get through barricades into managed isolation.
'Opōtiki is booming': Contractor announced for revitalisation
The project received a boost of $11.9 million last week.
Letters to the editor: Teachers named and shamed, why not doctors?
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
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Fitting farewell for boy with 'infectious smile'
Jane Oakley-Hudson, 10, died unexpectedly, his schoolmates gave him a fitting send off.
Postponed Olympics no problem for multi-talented sevens star
Black Ferns Sevens star Stacey Fluhler is exploring her post rugby options.
Call for community feedback opens on proposed upgrades
The proposal is for work between Iles Rd and Rotorua Airport.
Rotorua Mongrel Mob murder trial: Evidence from now-dead key witness read to jury
The trial has entered its third day.
'A beautiful soul': Kiwi woman killed in Korea remembered
Anna Song, her son Taeyang Rikiti and mother Rose Kim were killed by a landslide in Korea.
'Vibrant and energetic' 10-year-old farewelled after unexpected death
Jane Oakley-Hudson's heart stopped beating suddenly, today he was farewelled.
Taupō to host 2020 Ironman World Championship
The two-day event is scheduled for December 10-11, 2022.
Te Arawa Crossfit competition attracts 132 athletes
Double Trouble is a mixed pairs crossfit competition held in Rotorua.
'Belated fishing expedition' to get murder conviction overturned
A man jailed for setting fire to his wife has failed in another bid to be freed.
Region to benefit from One Billion Trees funding
The funding aims to create jobs and provide environmental and economic benefits.
'We don't have the right to hit anyone', principal rep says
Education sector reacts to Rotorua disciplinary case.
Covid-19 objects and stories set for museum
Rotorua Museum is looking for items that tell the stories of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival returns
Today marks the launch of the official 2020 event programme.
Keeping Sir Howard Morrison's memory alive
The quartet comprises Howard Morrison Jnr, Russell Harrison, Chris Powley and Andre King.
High-flying NZer and young son killed in South Korean landslide
Mfat and the New Zealand Embassy in Seoul were providing consular assistance.
Man, 61, charged with attempts to murder
Two people were taken to Rotorua Hospital by ambulance.
Grant applications for $15k to support elderly now open
The grants are in place to help communities prepare for an ageing population.
Mongrel Mob murder trial: Defence pins murder on dead gang member
Crown witness Lauren Eketone took the stand today and recounted her memory of the night.
Food waste-to-bioenergy facility under way in Reporoa
The facility will help New Zealand deal with 327,000 annual tonnes of food waste.
Introducing more catfish could be key to eradication
Releasing sterile male catfish into lakes could be the secret to control of the species.
Young Achiever follows father's footsteps
More than 1300 local students have been recognised since the programme began.
The 79yo teacher censured for slapping a student: 'I'm not known as violent'
Exclusive: Val Cooney, 79, talks about why she wants to keep teaching.