Closing arguments heard in Raymond Jury murder trial
The jury have now heard all of the evidence in the case.
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Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston dies
Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston has died.
Detailed plans for Tokoroa Toi Ohomai campus
The new Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology campus will be open by 2022.
'Extremely distressing': Person shot during gang fight in Taupō
Police are seeking information about the incident.
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Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Club Sports Wrap: Aces into semifinals
A quick look at some of the club sport played during the weekend.
Regional council calls for nominations
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is seeking members for vacant positions.
Zizi Sparks: Government sending mixed messages about Covid-19
Comment: Do we need to buy masks or start planning our next island holiday?
Motorcyclist seriously injured near Rotoma overnight
One person was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital.
'We can't stop': Te Puke train driver pleads for people to heed warning
"Once you commit to run that crossing, you are playing roulette and we can't stop."
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$12m Government boost to start work on geothermal power plant
The 25-megawatt plant is expected to create 190 jobs.
'It's a nightmare' - Murder victim's sister speaks out
The sister of a woman set alight and killed in a fire 12 years ago has spoken out.
'Humble and supportive' Olympian Murray Cheater farewelled
Murray Cheater competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Comment: Face mask suggestion should be taken seriously
Things could change with Covid-19 in an instant.
'Over it': Whānau who lost home to fire, living in caravans awaiting building consent
In April last year, the whānau lost their home when an electrical fault started a fire.
Letters: Why not share the total Lotto prize money?
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Dawn Picken: Why we should support voluntary euthanasia
Knowing we could exit on our terms would be like a hidden escape hatch.
'Win win': Govt's $1.12m creates 25 Rotorua jobs
'We know that for most people having employment is not just about a steady pay cheque.'
'Eye of the storm': Jobseeker numbers jump to five-year high
But recruitment agencies say there are still opportunities in some sectors.
'He was made for the army': Fundraiser for fallen soldier
Weight on my Shoulders is a fundraiser in memory of Corporal Luke Tamatea.
Mongrel Mob murder-accused takes stand in High Court trial
Raymond Jury recounted the night Rotorua man Trevor Rikihana was beaten to death.
Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison
Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Book with eclectic collection ready to be launched
Rotorua Writers Group is holding a launch for its new book on Saturday, August 22.
Ngongotahā floods: Nearly $4 million handed down for councils to fix issues
The money has been welcomed "with open arms" by those most affected by 2018's floods.
Kylie Holmes - Nurturing children collection
Rotorua Library have created a new collection called Tiaki Tamariki – Nurturing Children.
Busy past year for Curtainbank Rotorua
The community is encouraged to continue learning about and helping Curtainbank Rotorua.
Wellbeing navigators in Rotorua's isolation hotels
The seven Wellbeing Navigators were welcomed to Lakes District Health Board yesterday.
Man bludgeoned friend of 20 years to death over debt
Defendant says friend 'signed his own death warrant for not paying his tick'.
Paul Hickey - Great to see positivity from local businesses during tough year
Paul Hickey discusses Westpac Rotorua Business Awards and The Howard Morrison Quartet.
Combating loneliness with new resource
Age Concern Rotorua manager Rory O'Rourke says loneliness is an unseen issue.
Reasons behind Rotorua CovidCard trial
The Government has budgeted $1 million for the trial of new Covid-19 tracing technology.