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Lifeline: Surprise $25,000 grant helps keep country's busiest CAB open
'A knight in shining armour' came to save the day.
Emily Longley's murder: A father's fight for justice revealed
Emily Longley, 17, was found dead in her boyfriend's bedroom 13 years ago.
Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
OPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.
Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
A sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.
'I will be forever sorry': Woman apologises after telling teen driver to run her partner over
Taku Paul was fatally run down during a fight with Ephron Ronaki about missing money.
Iconic Rotorua business Duck Tours up for sale
Peter and Trevor Weir started Duck Tours after Christmas lunch and a few beers in 2002.
Bay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spot
Bay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.
‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on road
Two men have been charged with murder following the man's death.
Dame Lynda Topp: Why she doesn't call cancer a battle, and loves a (pink) walk
'If you think of it as a battle, life will be a battle.'
'Meth bender': Man jailed for sparking bomb-squad callout
He yelled at police: 'I’m the one who planted the bomb'.
Murder-accused is 'Dorothy', not the 'Wicked Witch of the West’, defence tells jury
The jury got a taste of a classic fairy tale during Kiri Pini's defence closings today.
Sold: Why this man bought a child's painting for $600
Rotorua's Child Cancer Foundation charity breakfast has raised $20,000.
Black Power enforcer with violent past wanted on 'multiple' warrants
His extensive criminal history includes torturing a former cellmate for two weeks
Triple homicide case: Accused murderer and victims named
Interim suppression relating to the names of those involved lapsed today.
Former MP named new Te Puia board chairman
'His experience in governance, management and business will be an asset.'
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.
$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
A $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
Watch: Rare comet C/2023 A3 returns to our skies this week after 80,000 years
The comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.
It's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiled
Harawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.
Second Harawene sculpture unveiled
A second bronze sculpture dedicated to the memory of a much-loved stray dog in Rotorua that lived beside Te Ngae Rd has been unveiled to the public. Video / Kelly Makiha
Guilty: Rotorua rapper shot stranger through window with kids in his car
'I got my patch on and I’ll be ready to blast anyone talking s***,' he raps in one song.
Your move! Kids' chess challenge to fund nationals bid
The Chess Power National Finals are to be held Wellington over Labour weekend.
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Fishing takes patience but the boat took five years
The little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.
Free programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rate
Since it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.
'The statue represented so much more than just a dog': Pilot to pay for security camera
Hong Kong pilot Ross Dawson says protecting Rotorua's new Harawene sculpture is key.
Overseas holidays, sunglasses, botox, cake: How a drug-dealer's wife laundered the cash
Court rejects appeal: "Ample evidence" Paula Toleafoa knew about husband's drug dealing.
Carrington in Rotorua for Kupu Māori Writer’s Festival
Forty distinguished authors, scholars, and writers from across Aotearoa will attend.
'The sweet spot': Best times, places for Kiwis to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
New hot pool complex being built at Taupō's Huka Prawn Park
The new facilites are for families and will complement the adults-only Wairakei Terraces.
Missing paddlers rescued in third recent incident
Strong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.