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Deluge for days: Slow-moving rainmaker to sweep across NZ

Forecaster says things will go downhill later this week.

Dame Susan Devoy one of first inductees into PSA Hall of Fame

Devoy was born in Rotorua and lives in Tauranga.

Arrests after Rotorua and Taupō incidents

Police executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.

Retiring principal reflects on discovering Jonah Lomu and his 33 years in the job

'Every teacher has the opportunity... to capture and nurture and inspire a young person.'

‘I would go home and not sleep’: How police cope with crash trauma

Once they were expected to 'harden', or have a beer - now there are better ways.

'Highly debated' holiday rental charge gets green-light

But some hosts could pay thousands less than first proposed.

Farmers can make great investors - Mark Lister

OPINION: Farmers have an awful lot of risks to consider.

'Going to be life-changing': Two winners claim share of $50m Powerball, retail outlets buzzing

The jackpot has been split between seven lucky players, who each picked up $7 million.

'Welcome back any time': Gang members ride through Ōpōtiki to commemorate former president

A motel manager said there were 'no hassles'.

Chris Grinter

Rotorua Boys High school principal Chris Grinter is retiring after over 30 years at the school.

'Hell of a lot better': Millions more in council money for sewerage scheme

Ratepayers will pay a greater share to reduce costs for households involved in the scheme.

‘I try not to look at their face’: How firefighters cope with the trauma of car crashes

'Even if we forget the faces, we remember when we drive by'

Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island

The volcano continues to emit elevated levels of magmatic gas, GeoNet says.

BoP bucks! Winning Lotto tickets sold in region

Wednesday night’s big $43m prize was not stuck.

Council flogs off number one licence plate to pay the bills

'It was either this or that giant metal fish' - something had to go.

Chiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout match

Chiefs aiming for back-to-back sell-out at FMG Stadium Waikato.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Rotorua rattles North Islanders awake

Despite only "weak" shaking people felt the tremor around the North Island.

Man who impersonated police had car equipped with flashing lights

Working for emergency services was his 'calling' and it was his dream to be a cop.