Missing woman reunited with family as police praise 'massive' search effort
Family relieved as woman found safe five days after being reported missing.
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The mall car park is covered in glass.
Missing Taupō woman Jan Burton found ‘safely’
Jan Burton had been missing since Wednesday.
Search continues for missing Taupō woman Jan Burton
Police and Land Search and Rescue teams haven't found her yet.
'It's pretty amazing': Young Rotorua man crowned the King of Crankworx
'The King is a Māori from Te Arawa from all the way back home. It’s pretty amazing.'
New group aims to make space for trans people to 'be their authentic selves'
'We’re workers. We’re students. We’re active members of society with everyday jobs'
'I’m still here with you': Meet the volunteers who sit with dying patients
“It’s such an honour to be right there at this important moment in their lives.”
'We want our town back': Retailer tells of PTSD as National MPs hit out over crime
Their comments are backed by a councillor who says the city is 'under siege'.
This 11yo girl fell off her bike. Within 24 hours, doctors told her she had cancer
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'Distasteful': Crown hits back at suggestion case is 'MeToo fest'
The prosecutor says the evidence showed a clear 'pattern of behaviour' by the defendant.
Sonya Bateson: Our city centre is grim. We need change, progress and personality
Opinion: The chance to build something great is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
Missing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continues
The former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.
Many offers of help in search for missing woman
The 51-year-old was last seen at her Kinloch home on Wednesday morning.
Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
Premium Debate: Perhaps it's a good thing if it's harder to get a driver's licence
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Icy conditions: Desert Rd closed after truck gets stuck
Police were called about 5.10am.
He didn't know he was having a heart attack. Luckily, he was in 'one of the best places' for it
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Helicopter, dogs, LandSar search for missing Taupō woman
Jan Burton was last seen in Kinloch yesterday morning.
Fair and logical: Rotorua council maintains random order for election voting documents
Alphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.
Well-known New Zealander appears in court on violence charges
The man's lawyer says the charges are 'domestic-related'.
Public have their say on Kuirau Park road closure - what's next?
The section of road was closed to vehicles for a six-month trial period.
Byelections required after Rotorua community board resignations
Polling day is scheduled for October 19.
'Prolific thief': Shoplifter racks up more than 50 convictions
'I beg you to ... forgive me. I do want to change not just for myself but for my babies.'
Eight hours' practice, 30 seconds in the air: Two teen trampoline gymnasts' recipe for success
'You don’t have time to think. In the moment, it’s all just muscle memory.'
Should 16- and 17-year-olds get to vote? What students say
One says she can drive, so she should be able to vote. Another says 16 is too young.
Revealed: The region with the highest rate of restricted driving test failures
Learners here need to drive at a 'much higher level' than those elsewhere, an expert says.
Secret recording played to jury in trial of leading entertainment figure
'Playing with someone’s life': Witness makes claims about his ex and rape complainant.
How to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habits
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Letters to the editor: Allow museum to remain a visual symbol for Rotorua
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'Whatever!': Disbelief after Rotorua couple's big Lotto win
“I wasn’t going to buy a ticket."
Rotorua’s Craig Geater awarded rare honour at Tour de France
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From tailgating to using mobile phones: Uncovering the worst driving habits
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'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice
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