Latest news from Rotorua
'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBD
A 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.
'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?
Homeowners want fireworks banned after house destroyed by fire
Fire and Emergency investigators believe the house fire was caused by fireworks.
Businesses fear impact of months of flood work
Three high-end businesses fear works could shut their doors forever.
Boy, 8, killed in suspicious circumstances can now be named
'Monster', was shouted in court as a 25-year-old woman appeared in relation to his death.
'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.
'She will be fantastic': 10yo dancer excited for role in Royal NZ Ballet show
'She was really excited when she was asked to do the part, as she loves performing.'
No jacket required: How this club has changed over 100 years
The 100-year-old club in Rotorua that's still going strong.
Watch: Footage shows flames, smoke pouring from shed fire
Five crews were called to the fire.
Ngongotahā shed fire: Five crews called to blaze
Video of the fire showed large flames and black smoke coming from an address on Ngongotahā Rd at the time. Video / Out There Industries
Freedom Camping bylaw can’t solve homelessness - mayor
Heartfelt plea to council from hidden homeless.
Kinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’
Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.
Kinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’
Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.
Drug dealer's fear: Why a gang member handed in his patch
Man now has the chance to build a 'productive' life after guns and ecstasy.
'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'
Watch: Up to 55,000 people march on Parliament in unprecedented day of protest - only one arrest
As the crowd chanted, Seymour walked back into the Beehive with his MPs.
'Really happy': Community donates thousands to Christmas Appeal in first week
The foodbank has collected $5560 in donated food, money, and gifts in week one.
Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua
Expect acrobatics, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable comedy from the new show.
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'
Revealed: The NZ town with the most business break-ins
The data show Rotorua has the highest proportion of burglaries in New Zealand.
Karen Aim's teen killer, who spent more than half his life in prison, denied parole
Jahche Broughton beat tourist Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat when he was just 14.
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
'A trail-blazing partnership': Trust pilots new model for conservation funding
'We will take the [lessons] from this and fast-track more of the same.'
How a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosis
A patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.
David Seymour: Some say the bill will strip Māori of their mana - that's not true.
OPINION: We all have tino rangatiratanga, the right to self-determine, not only Māori.
Boat tampering accused jumps into river, climbs tree
Taupō boaties are being urged to report tampering after a man was arrested.
Opinion: Trump v Fed - a showdown ahead as interest rate cuts continue
OPINION: US inflation stabilises, but Trump's policies may complicate Fed's strategy.
'Embrace our shared identity': Māori Queen calls for unity as hīkoi protest builds
Police are expecting 30,000 people to descend on Wellington Central.
Homicide investigation: Boy, 8, dies in hospital; woman charged with assault
A woman, 25, has been charged with assault.
'Urgent' issue for business travellers revealed in Rotorua survey
Rotorua Airport and Air NZ say they are working to address challenges.
'We get together and we smash goals': Mamaku backs brigade's foodbank drive
Volunteer fire brigade starts the giving season right.
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