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An Indigenous Australian rugby star seeks greener pastures in Rotorua.
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Mobility scooter crash: Dedicated gardener bought plants the day he died
A relative says Eddie Duffy often made the long ride to Bunnings to buy more blooms.
Sex stabbing trial: Wife describes controlling and violent marriage
Jurors watch two police video interviews with the defendant as trial progresses.
'Traumatic': Babysitter indecently assaulted says court trial worse than the crime itself
'I felt like the defendant ... I’m the victim in the matter.'
Time is ripe for more government asset sales
OPINION: Many of us have an irrational fear of asset sales.
City cafe holding a coffee for a can day to support foodbank
Barista coffee will be handed out in exchange for canned goods.
Waiatia: My sacred pillow that is Ngongotahā
Matiu Chisnall was born in 1986 in Rotorua.
Tamariki retrace steps of tipuna across the ocean
A group of tamariki from Rotokawa School has been in a unique learning environment.
'I took a leap': Ahurei way to reconnect and strengthen whakapapa
The Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei has helped strengthen whānau bonds.
Sex stabbing trial: Wife found with 'blood on her hands'
Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.
‘I don’t want to shoot you': Cop tells of moments before he fired fatal shots
Officer breaks down while giving evidence at a coronial inquest in Rotorua.
NZ tourism hotspot makes world's top 10 trending travel destinations
Accolade comes as tourism hotspot’s business community anticipates positive year ahead.
Police name 88-year-old killed in mobility scooter crash
The crash, also involving a motorbike, happened on Tuesday morning in Rotorua's CBD.
Fire brigade collecting donations for foodbank
The food drive is on Monday evening in Ngongotahā.
'It could be anyone': Dad and daughter leave touching tribute after fatal crash
The man died at the scene after a crash between his mobility scooter and a motorcycle.
Neighbours give evidence in sex stabbing trial: 'It sounded like a cat howling'
Couple's fights heard down street: 'It wasn't very nice. There was a lot of screaming.'
Just hanging out: Sam Smith's adventurous Rotorua holiday
Sam Smith and designer Christian Cowan were spotted in Rotorua last week.
'Absolute chaos', adrenaline, tunnel vision: Cop describes minutes before man shot
Inquest: Officer who responded to colleague's call for help gives evidence.
'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement
"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.
Mobility scooter driver dies in crash involving motorcycle
The crash closed a major intersection for several hours.
'Get off', children heard dad yell after mum stabbed him during sex
Children give evidence in the trial of their mother who allegedly attacked their father.
'Won’t let me sleep': Cops were 'tormenting' man later killed by police
Inquest hears from officer whose car was attacked by Shargin Stephens before shooting.
'Game-changing moment': Safety hub opens in CBD
The hub plan was announced after two attacks on teen girls in the CBD in August.
Person seriously injured after getting trapped under lawn mower
Three fire engines were sent around 10.20am.
'I did a little prayer': Witnesses hear 'bang' as mobility scooter, motorbike crash
Emergency services were called around 10.20am.
'You're killing me': Woman on trial after stabbing husband with scissors during sex
She claims she acted in self-defence, the jury has been told.
Shargin Stephens was 'actively' targeted by police, inquest hears
'With that criminal group, our priority was to actually get them off the street.'
'Festive cheer': Sir Howard Morrison Centre to host free Christmas concert
The centre will also act as an official collection point for the appeal.
Revealed: The suburb where average property values have risen the most
OneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.
Have you seen Peter Baty? Man missing from Whakatāne
Anyone with any information is asked to call police.
'Absolutely devastated': Missing Tauranga man allegedly forced into a car
He was last seen at a McDonald’s in Mount Maunganui on November 3.
Investigation launched after 13 firefighting crews called to overnight blaze in Tokoroa
Firefighters remain at the scene today.
Motorcyclist fuming after Waka Kotahi evades blame after ‘horrific’ crash
Victim believes the road conditions were responsible for the crash that put her in a coma.