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Heroic rescue: Man saves neighbours from burning house
One person was sleeping, and another was gaming with his door shut and headphones on.
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Members didn't like striking 'but it's ... our only means to enact any sort of change'.
Escape from custody: Police search for man with eye injury
He was wearing a white shirt and blue trousers and has a injury to his right eye.
Rotorua pedestrian death: Why a grieving son supports the driver who killed his father
Daniel Rikiti was sentenced to three years' jail but remains on bail during appeal.
The ‘dream’ worked: Crankworx wraps with high praise
Rotorua riders give their home town a reason to be proud.
Kidnap, blackmail, assault: Mobster holds woman hostage in ‘harrowing’ ordeal
Friend feared next time she would see kidnapped woman was 'at her funeral'.
‘Tennis ball-sized lump’: 3-year old with head injuries waits 5 hours in ED
'Nobody should have to wait for hours when they need medical care,' says his mum.
Rotorua actor, 12, lands her first role on iconic show
So much 'beautiful, untapped talent' in the Bay of Plenty.
Dominance on display: Hastings and Stevens-McNab take Crankworx titles
Elite downhill racing returned to Skyline Rotorua after two years away.
Rising stars: Bringer and Druwen shine at Crankworx highlight event
The event was moved due to forecast strong winds.
HIV on the rise for heterosexuals, why Māori wāhine are particularly at risk
People in Aotearoa living with HIV increased by 235 this year, up 74% from 2023.
Music event companies put in liquidation, ‘gutted’ ticketholder fears for refund
The Timeless Summer Tour has been cancelled three months after being postponed.
Rising stars: Young riders shine at Rotorua’s Whip Off Champs
Day three began at 6am with pump track events for the Under 15s title.
Local water services: Should Rotorua go it alone?
Options include an in-house model or partnering with other councils.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Rotorua personalities get their kicks from a good cause
The event raises money for food parcels and services for people in need.
Should the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?
What the council wants public feedback on this year.
‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89
Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.
News in brief: New public transport fare system
Rotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.
‘You’re a god and nothing can stop you': The rush of Crankworx
Elite mountain bikers descend on Rotorua for 2025 event.
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Te Ngae Rd works expected to cause delays
Plan ahead for temporary closures, NZTA says.
‘Full strength’: Local rider triumphs in thrilling Crankworx opener
Australia’s Ryan Gilchrist clinched the men’s race, repeating last year’s victory.
‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auction
The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.
Crankworx Rotorua: Riders to watch
Rotorua’s Lachie Stevens-McNab, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene and Jenna Hastings among stacked field.
‘Game changer’: $1m funding boost for Rotorua youth mental health
Rotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.
Teen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seen
The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.
Thunder on track: Motorsport park planned
Details of a new motorsport and driver training facility have been revealed.
600 athletes, 300 crew: Crankworx kicks off in Rotorua
The festival returns to Rotorua for the 11th year.
‘Legend’: ‘Bloody good cop’ who targeted gangs dies
Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.
‘Poetry in motion’: Te Arawa makes ‘history’ at Te Matatini
Four Te Arawa kapa haka groups placed in the finalist round at Te Matatini 2025.
It's a boy! New baby kiwi for Te Puia
The chick has been named Manawa and can be viewed in an enclosure.
Over 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival online
Why Te Matatini 2025 was a landmark event for kapa haka enthusiasts