'Curly' weather makes for exciting weekend at Crankworx
'I felt like, despite the weather, the locals still came out. I hope people enjoyed it.'
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Part of Rotorua's Green Corridor cycleway to be removed for car parks
Its removal will cost about $50,000, seven years after the full installation cost $442k.
Rotorua's New Year's Eve GLO festival axed
The Rotorua Night Market will be running a family-friendly event on New Year's Eve.
Man appears in court for murder of Korrey Whyman
A man accused of shooting dead a Rotorua woman has appeared in court.
Name suppression granted for man charged over alleged bank kidnappings
A man charged over the BNZ bank incident in Rotorua has appeared in court.
2000 homes without power in Coromandel town; yacht washes ashore
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The New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival will be a feast for the senses.
Rotorua Arts Village celebrates 20th anniversary
The Rotorua Arts Village is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Paul Hickey: Guy Fawkes fireworks, summer of BBQS, youth competition
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Houses invited to light up Rotorua in Christmas lights trail
The annual Light Up Rotorua Christmas Lights Trail will return from December 1 to 24.
Six60 looking forward to a 'magical' show in Rotorua
"I can't wait to be a part of everyone's good time on Saturday," Six60's guitarist said.
Register, respond, recover – protect your bike
Rotorua Lakes Council has partnered with Rotorua Police in joining 529 Garage.
Delays after truck crashes into Tirau bridge
Police said both northbound and southbound lanes were blocked.
Man arrested for murder of Kawerau mum near Rotorua
Korrey Whyman was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on SH33 toward Mourea.
Sonya Bateson: Stop the blame game on emergency housing - we need action
OPINION: Families need homes now. We don't have the luxury of time.
Mountain biker paralysed three years ago returns to fight for Crankworx crown
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'Amazing opportunity': Black Ferns hooker ready to bring trophy home
It's been a long road to Eden Park, but the Black Ferns carry the hopes of a nation.
Hundreds of children to showcase Māori pride in hotly-contested competition
It's just one more sleep until Te Arawa's youngsters show their cultural pride on stage.
'Help! Police help me!’: Armed cops resolve nervy hostage situation at Rotorua bank, man due in court
A tense and nervous 45 minutes of negotiations began at the BNZ in Rotorua.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Drive to nurture knowledge base
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Matauranga Maori key to wellbeing
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Fran Kora's dream festival lineup
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Kāhu ki Rotorua: Powerful family squabbles over maara
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Kāhu ki Rotorua: Awards recognise creativity
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Small Māori-owned lodge wins major tourism award
The business is one of dozens that were recognised during the encouraging awards event.
Rotorua's iconic Landmark villa sells to local buyer
Historic home had been on the market with an asking price of $2.525 million.
Where kai meets kindness: Feeding a community
Teachers and students at Tauhara College have been cooking up hundreds of meals.
Armed police swarm Rotorua BNZ
Several police and ambulances attended the scene, with armed police seen at Rotorua BNZ. Video / Andrew Warner / Aukaha News
Man faces multiple kidnapping charges after allegedly taking hostages in Rotorua bank
Police are attending an incident.
Child injured by fireworks
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NRL All Stars kicks off history in Rotorua
Rotorua will host the NRL Harvey Norman All-Stars: Māori v Indigenous games next year.
'Unfortunate chapter': Reserves proposal scrapped - unanimously
After seven months of debate, the reserves proposal has been scrapped - unanimously.
18 medical events, four vehicle accidents, one rescue: Aerocool Rescue Helicopter's October missions
The helicopter flew 49 missions last month.
Communities vulnerable to flooding identified
A report identified communities which could be most-impacted by severe flooding.