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'Inexplicable': IPCA says police dropped fatal crash charge without reason
Tony Parahi died after a farmer turned in front of him, but the driver didn't face trial.
'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout stream
A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.
Flooding possible as severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
The watch is in place until 9pm.
Guy Fawkes: Nine fires likely to be linked to fireworks
All but one of these fires was last night.
Watch: Car rolls after three-vehicle crash on Paradise Valley Rd
The road was closed for a time.
Crunch time: Best 'brain' foods to eat for NCEA exams plus top study tips
A nutritionist shares brain food recommendations as students gear up for exams.
Mark Lister: Are New Zealand shares heading towards an unwanted three-peat?
A first since the 1960s.
Celebrity TV chefs open new restaurant
Cooking on Fire winners Alia and Shaun to open new Rotorua business in Lava Bar building.
'My lungs collapsed... I thought I was going to die': Mum's horror health ordeal
'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'
Murupara marae upgrade opens doors to tourism opportunities
Tourism is providing a growing income stream for the marae.
'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': The risks of cities sprawling into farmland
OPINION: Yes, we need houses, but productive land is a precious and finite resource.
Deal's off: Emergency housing security firm sale falls over
Tiny Deane will face a final licensing authority hearing this month.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: The story of the wharepuni Tuhoromatakaka
Tuhoromatakaka is the small whare puni standing in the heart of Te Whakarewarewa.
Well-known dance instructor makes triumphant return to dance scene
"When you take a break and come back, you need to sharpen up."
Taking Māori performance to the world
Rosie Belvie has recently returned home after performance in Jerusalem.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
Revealed: What not to talk about in your next job interview
'Talk about it at offer – you don’t have to talk about it at application'
Speed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rules
New rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.
'I felt sick': Youth worker finds body of camper allegedly murdered by teen
Adrian Humphreys was stabbed five times while staying at a remote Taranaki campground.
Kāinga Ora reveals nine more housing developments for Ōwhata
What do locals think about more Kāinga Ora houses on the eastern side of Rotorua?
'Improves safety and experience': Refurbished birthing unit opens
Investment brought the 'current birthing facilities in line with relevant standards'.
'We need it and I can do it': Why top developer is building for Kāinga Ora
'I realise I will have some people who will give me a bit of stick.'
'It's a horror story': Teen allegedly murdered man while on camp for at-risk youth
He allegedly stabbed the camper five times while trying to steal his car keys.
Private investigator eyes controversial security business
Details have been revealed in a licensing authority decision.
'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
The better weather is expected to last through to at least the middle of the month.
'Looks like the wild west': Fire-gutted motel greets Rotorua tourists
A fire gutted the Golden Glow Motel's main building almost two years ago.
'Legal and financial minefield': How blended families can avoid inheritance battles
Every family is unique but blended families have some more complications.
'High-pitched scream' rang out after teen allegedly stabbed camper, 57, to death for car
Adrian Humphreys was fatally stabbed while camping at the remote site.
Gold clam: Lake Ōkataina closure extended
The lake was initially closed at the beginning of October.
Two stages, 50+ artists, One Love '24 to be the biggest yet
Five new international acts and 20 Kiwi artists have just been added to the line-up.