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NZ Fashion Week: ‘Like coming home’ - Rotorua model returns to runway

'I love that the designer I’m walking for has got a good message'.

Byelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposed

Two nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.

'Beyond belief': Second teen girl injured after alleged assault outside Rotorua Library

It comes less than a week after an intermediate student was left bloodied in the area.

'Gone to Aussie': Infrastructure workers ditch NZ for more money, year-round work

"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."

Taupō man appears in court accused of murder

Defendant has been remanded in custody.

From sparkling gowns to bin bags and gloves, Rotorua beauty queens muck in to clean the maunga

The organiser is hoping to educate the importance of proper waste disposal.

'David vs Goliath': Small kura up against big schools in hockey nationals

History will be created this week.

'Unfettered destruction': Joint iwi effort aims to rid the whenua of hungry wallabies

Eight Rotorua iwi aim to bring back birdsong by training 13 men and women in pest control.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on Labour’s broken promises

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist

"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."

'God, I hope it doesn’t come through': Spiked vehicle chase caught on camera

Sparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.

Strava ranks Rotorua in top 10 mountain biking destinations in the world

The city is one of 10 spots around the world considered the best.

Deane back as Visions boss, still to sell security firm after misconduct ruling

Why Tiny Deane is back at work as chief executive of Visions of a Helping Hand Trust.

Pacific early learning centre pleads for support amid autism challenges

Of the 20 enrolled children, up to eight may be on the autism spectrum.

Schoolgirl left 'covered in blood' and concussed after bus stop bashing

'The girl came over and just started punching her in the face.'

'A real measurable difference': 1300 new teachers recruited in 18 months

'Teachers are choosing New Zealand as a place to teach and call home.'

The Premium Debate: Online subscribers react to Liam Dann on Luxon’s mojo rising

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Breast cancer survivor shares her journey ahead of Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day will support the more than 25,000 Kiwis diagnosed with cancer this year.