'Coming home': Rotorua Boys' High appoints new principal
Former head boy and staff member returns for the top job.
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'Decommissioning' on the table for the Chateau Tongariro
Gov't abandons search for new operator of Chateau Tongariro, decommissioning considered.
'Keep that flame alight': How rising teen beat the odds and wrote a song about it
Why Nikau Grace's latest single is a bit special.
Waiata Anthems documentary about Nikau Grace's new song
Nikau Grace's latest project with Waiata Anthems has seen a new song and documentary released about her love of Kawerau and how you can beat the odds. Video / Supplied
Meth, guns and cash seized after search warrants
A 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Dogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should go
He has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.
Letters to the editor: Meeting a wonderful queen
Opinion: Our readers have their say.
'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penalties
Victim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.
Homage to a legend: New mural takes shape in Rotorua CBD
Taumata Solomon pays homage to kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai.
'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six months
Road rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.
'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawl
Thomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.
'It’s supported me in so much': Nursing student wins scholarship
She wants to make it 'easier' for people living in rural communities to get healthcare.
McClay to meet Aussie counterpart in Rotorua
Pair to meet the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ meeting.
Shot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'
Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chances
Volcano's crater lake registers coldest temperature in seven decades of monitoring.
Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.
'Gutting': Charity garage sale may be canned after alleged burglary
It has raised more than $100,000 for local charities over the years.
New lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the water
Bay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project
Ngongotahā AFC's Community Football Project is set to benefit from the grant.
Millions awarded to combat invasive gold clam
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May last year.
Leaders seeking a slice of $1.2b Govt infrastructure fund to meet Jones, Peters
The Regional Growth Summit will take place in Whakatāne on Friday.
'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am
'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'
Listen: Rotorua hunt hounds howling at 4am
Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied
Kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai mural in Rotorua's CBD
Hosted by the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, Taumata Soloman pays homage to cultural entrepreneur and kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai. Video / Aleyna Martinez
Electricity warning after frigid snap; more thunderstorms to come today
An unstable westerly flow is expected to bring heavy showers and possible small hail.
Dignity and reputation: Police defend heavy redactions in Kiri Allan file
Police say the redactions are in line with Ombudsman guidelines for privacy.
'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold'
'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'
Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
Watch: SH2 reopens following slip that fell on three vehicles
The slip came down on three vehicles at Waiotahe Beach.
Watch: Cliff Curtis appears stunned by interview at boxing match
An interview from the knockout fight has gone viral.