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'Much-needed excitement': Children at Rotorua Hospital receive donated gifts
The children's ward is now 'stocked up' with presents thanks to the local Ulysses club.

'Distressing incident': Armed robbery at Rotorua bottle shop
A vehicle was found abandoned shortly after.

Police should not have pursued biker who later crashed and died - IPCA
The officer was pursuing a motorcyclist in Whakatāne on March 16 this year.

Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.

'Tears keep falling': Two men, two women killed in crash near Rotorua
'It’s a tragedy to have lost four people so suddenly.'

Families gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruption
A service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.

'Injuries are severe': Biker fighting for life in hospital after horrific triple-fatality crash
Fundraising to support Tautini Capper and his wife has so far raised just over $12,000.

'Forever 8': Sobs as duo accused of killing boy appear in court
People wore T-shirts bearing Rickah’Shae’s image and the words 'Forever 8'.

'Warms our hearts': Profits from Maketū Pies to fund community training, say owners
Local praise as Maketū Pies profits to aid Te Arawa youth training.

Shearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua Show
Age ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.

Coldplay, Connections and coffee: What Kiwis googled in 2024
Google has released its 2024 Year in Search for New Zealand

'Way overdue': Mental health unit budget rises by $17m, completion further delayed
The unit was initially expected to be finished in 2023.

'Ride free brother': Second motorcyclist killed in triple fatal 'will never be forgotten'
Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.

Christmas Appeal: Salvation Army’s choice model supermarket instils ‘mana’
Sally's redesigns the food bank system to a choice model supermarket.

Woman charged with murder over death of 8yo in Bay of Plenty
The young boy died in Whakatāne Hospital following an alleged assault last month.

Machete, tools used in liquor store robbery
Police said they were called to Old Taupo Rd around 9.40pm.

'Could’ve lost my child': Mum's reaction after toddler escaped over daycare fence
The centre offered an apology to the mother and has taken 'full responsibility'.

'Lost something we weren't willing to give up': Rider killed in triple fatal crash a mum of three
Lesley Brooks, 46, was a member of the Road Pirates MC. Cause of crash remains in doubt.

Police probing whether car was on wrong side of road after three motorcyclists killed: Club pres
Police said it was too early to comment on the cause of the crash.

Regional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flights
Rotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.

Alleged boss of Mongrel Mob drug ring is son of gang’s slain president
Steve Taiatini was vocal about dangers of meth before his death. His son has been charged.

'Fleeting creatures': Rural artist inspired by beauty of birds
Jenny’s art is influenced by her rural surroundings in the eastern Bay of Plenty.

Supermarket's facial recognition sparks fight after wrongful trespass
Foodstuffs continues facial recognition trial despite nine misidentified in Rotorua store.

'Great news': New jobs as big new store opens in Rotorua
The store is opening in Rotorua Central in time for people doing their Christmas shopping.

Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.

Cautious optimism in tiny town as iconic pie company given third life
The new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.

'Absolutely amazing': Fill the Bus donation tally shows care in Rotorua community
The 10th year of Fill the Bus has wrapped and the numbers are in.

McClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not Luxon
Luxon made the promise of an agreement last year.

Rotorua Fill the Bus 2024 final tally
The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM presenter Paul Hickey announces the final tally for Fill the Bus 2024.