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Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum

Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.

Rotorua Business Award finalists announced

'The number and quality of entries have blown everyone away', says business leader.

New active vent discovered on Whakaari/White Island

Recent increased activity could continue for weeks or months scientists say.

'A bit of glitz and glamour': Harcourts Dancing for Hospice this weekend

The performance will take place at the Energy Events Centre to a crowd of 2000 people.

Bay businesses gear up for cruise ship tourist rush

Local businesses are excited for the extra revenue cruise ships will bring.

Kids break into dealership and steal dirt bikes

Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.

‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial

He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.

Artist's 'never-before-seen' painting displayed at major art gallery in London

The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.

Homicide investigation launched after two deaths at Tūrangi property

An adjacent walkway is blocked off.

Upcycling: Rest home residents fix broken bikes to gift to kids

Retirement village upcycling discarded bikes to give away at Christmas

'Several close calls': Skiers warned after Mt Ruapehu avalanches

Backcountry users should take precautions when leaving patrolled ski areas.

Farmers fail in bid for greater council representation

Dairy farmers in the Eastern Bay are paying up to $150,000 a year in targeted rates.

'It’s our livelihood': Store owner 'shattered' as ram-raiders steal $40k of bikes

Eleven masked people travelling in three cars broke into the motorbike store.

Warning: Meth-laced lollies could kill - what to look out for

Potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine found in Rinda pineapple lolly wrapping.

You have a visitor - it's the police

A man was arrested in hospital and had his motorbike impounded.

Retirement village residents upcycle bikes for Christmas

Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez

Warmer temperatures on the way, sunny spells give taste of spring

Warmer temperatures are ahead — but forecasters are warning people not to get complacent.

'Unrepentant' farmer of 40 years jailed for animal cruelty

He disputed he did anything wrong and underestimated the pain caused, a judge said.