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Missing woman's generous act remembered as search of tracks continues
The former midwife has been missing since Wednesday.
Many offers of help in search for missing woman
The 51-year-old was last seen at her Kinloch home on Wednesday morning.
Poo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches stream
The owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.
Premium Debate: Perhaps it's a good thing if it's harder to get a driver's licence
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Icy conditions: Desert Rd closed after truck gets stuck
Police were called about 5.10am.
He didn't know he was having a heart attack. Luckily, he was in 'one of the best places' for it
Fate or coincidence? The community stalwart doesn't know which helped save him.
Helicopter, dogs, LandSar search for missing Taupō woman
Jan Burton was last seen in Kinloch yesterday morning.
Fair and logical: Rotorua council maintains random order for election voting documents
Alphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.
Well-known New Zealander appears in court on violence charges
The man's lawyer says the charges are 'domestic-related'.
Public have their say on Kuirau Park road closure - what's next?
The section of road was closed to vehicles for a six-month trial period.
Byelections required after Rotorua community board resignations
Polling day is scheduled for October 19.
'Prolific thief': Shoplifter racks up more than 50 convictions
'I beg you to ... forgive me. I do want to change not just for myself but for my babies.'
Eight hours' practice, 30 seconds in the air: Two teen trampoline gymnasts' recipe for success
'You don’t have time to think. In the moment, it’s all just muscle memory.'
Should 16- and 17-year-olds get to vote? What students say
One says she can drive, so she should be able to vote. Another says 16 is too young.
Revealed: The region with the highest rate of restricted driving test failures
Learners here need to drive at a 'much higher level' than those elsewhere, an expert says.
Secret recording played to jury in trial of leading entertainment figure
'Playing with someone’s life': Witness makes claims about his ex and rape complainant.
How to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habits
Opinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.
Letters to the editor: Allow museum to remain a visual symbol for Rotorua
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'Whatever!': Disbelief after Rotorua couple's big Lotto win
“I wasn’t going to buy a ticket."
Rotorua’s Craig Geater awarded rare honour at Tour de France
Geater is currently head mechanic for Team Jayco Alula.
From tailgating to using mobile phones: Uncovering the worst driving habits
'It only takes a second or two of inattention to kill a pedestrian.'
'Everyone was using': Defence witnesses reveal entertainment figure's drugs of choice
“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."
The Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for Australia
Opinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.
Missing Rotorua children found safe
The pair had not been seen by family since Sunday afternoon.
Rotorua's new Kāinga Ora housing: What it’s really like living there
Residents grateful for the opportunity to live in new, warm and dry houses.
Crane company boss slams state of NZ roads
'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.
'Quite a perfectionist': Dance couple to deliver spins, sequins and sparkles
Megan Romanes and Tristan Thomas are ready to take the stage at this year's competition.
Opinion: If you can’t afford to buy now – then you probably shouldn’t
Opinion: There’s more pressure on tight budgets in winter.
Rotorua family home extensively damaged in blaze
A fire investigator was working to establish the cause of the fire.
Beyond Border Patrol: A shoutout to those in these vital and often thankless jobs
OPINION: Biosecurity NZ officers battle invasive species to preserve New Zealand's beauty.
Woman suffers 'unexplained serious injuries' in Rotorua, police seeking help
The woman was located on Wrigley Rd around 2am.
'Beauty has no limits': Meet three of the diverse women competing for a pageant crown
The pageant has previously been the subject of a TV documentary series.
Pineapple on pizza? Christopher Luxon shows his lighter side - and a hidden talent
The National Party leader has some fun before getting down to serious business.