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Young dad faces raising children alone after 'devoted mother' dies in crash

'My next steps are to honour my wife and raise my children.'

'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's suffering

Young dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.

'This is how we do it': Latest 90s hitmakers added to Juicy Fest line up

Juicy Fest is a one-day festival, scheduled for four NZ shows.

'Christmas fairy': 3yo Kiwi girl goes global after hilarious mishap on mum’s phone

An innocent mistake led to unexpected Xmas cheer that's attracted love around the globe.

'Whole lives ahead of them': Siblings killed in horror Rotorua crash

'My girl is dancing among heaven’s flowers,' victim's widower says.

Ironman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekend

Kiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.

Receivers, liquidator in charge of Rotorua's Mountview Green final stages

Receiver says 22 homes completed, not settled; 20 more in various stages of construction.

Major North Island roundabout milestone approaches

Construction of the new 60m Piarere roundabout is reaching another milestone.

Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive

Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith

'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated gifts

The children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.

'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shop

A vehicle was found abandoned shortly after.

Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA

The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.

Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison

He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.

'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua

'It’s a tragedy to have lost four people so suddenly.'

Families gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruption

A service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.

'Injuries are severe': Biker fighting for life in hospital after horrific triple-fatality crash

Fundraising to support Tautini Capper and his wife has so far raised just over $12,000.

'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in court

People wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.

'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers

'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'