‘Real special to win’: Rotorua riders dominate MTB nationals
The Downhill National Championships were held in Rotorua on the weekend.
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Headliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.
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‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced
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'Killing machines': 20 sheep 'ripped to bits'
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Fatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defence
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They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.
‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction
'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'
'Strategic move': Tourism town's bid to attract more Chinese tourists
Tourism agency inks partnership with Air China to 'strengthen ties'.
Second maths error in 2 weeks: 7 months' jail added for double fatal crash driver
Rotorua drugged driver Hemana Morgan-Edmonds will serve seven months longer in jail.
Up to 1000 rally against hospital downgrading health services
Obstetrics and gynaecology services at Whakatāne Hospital have been downgraded.
'Everyone is welcome': ‘Bowls and BBQ’ fundraiser returns for fifth year
Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua matches children aged six to 12 with adult mentors.
Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
Concern for missing Rotorua man: Police appeal for sightings
He was last seen on February 9 in Rotorua's Hamurana area.
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%
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Muggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North Island
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Yaba Daba Do! Rotorua team reclaim trolley crown in blistering ride
Rotorua's Red Stag Timber crew have taken the Red Bull Trolley Derby for the second time.
A ‘war cry’ for sexual assault survivors: One-woman play comes to Bay
High school and tertiary students are being offered free tickets.
Fatal fight between friends broke out over ‘messages to girlfriend’
Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.
Champions blow competition away at Tarawera Ultra
Rotorua-Bay of Plenty athletes on the podium for major running event.
‘Careless disposal’: Fire blanketed Rotorua area with smoke
The fire was extinguished and crews left at around 4.30pm.
What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’
Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.
Critical injuries after SH30 crash involving truck
Emergency services were called to State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
Grand plans: Motel owners defy tough economy with $4.2m upgrade
They want to keep investing and have confidence things will ease.
Opinion: Green shoots emerge as business confidence rebounds
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‘Deeply thankful’: Hindu community celebrates new garden initiative
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'Deeply disappointing': Proposed job cuts will worsen access to palliative care - doctor
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The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather
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