Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins
The defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.
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'Comically bad shot': Trump shooter rejected from rifle team
Thomas Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.
‘I’m supposed to be dead’: Defiant Trump recalls Secret Service killing gunman
A bandage was briefly visible on Donald Trump's ear.
‘Drive to the conditions’: Police warn motorists after quick succession of crashes in Auckland storms
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
Police warn motorists of strong winds on harbour bridge amid heavy rain across north
Heavy rain watches and warnings have been placed on regions across the North Island.
Vehicle takes scenic route, crashes into clifftop viewing platform
The lookout is popular with sightseers and hides a water treatment plant underneath.
Photos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme award
Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.
From haka stage to basketball court – Rotorua girl takes te ao Māori to the world
Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is balancing her sport and her culture in a unique way.
From haka stage to basketball court
Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is bringing te ao Māori to the world after being selected to compete in the Fiba U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Mexico. Video / Whakaata Māori
Trade Minister Todd McClay in Italy for G7 meeting
'Hustling on the world stage': Trade Minister excited about G7 invite.
Trump rally shooter Thomas Crooks appears to have acted alone, FBI says
Crooks lived about an hour away from where the shooting took place.
Cheap 'knock-offs': Move to protect national Māori flag's legacy
'They have no understanding of what it means. And often our people are drawn to buy that.'
Joanne Wickliffe appointed Rotorua District Court judge
Wickliffe will be sworn in on August 2.
Witnesses describe chaos at rally shooting: ‘Oh my God, they got Trump’
The Secret Service rushed to the stage immediately.
'Polar vortex' to influence NZ weather patterns as intense downpour forecast
People across the upper North Island are being told to brace for severe weather.
Smash-and-grab teen gets 'crushing' sentence as judge cites need for deterrence
Judge Thomas Ingram said a point had been reached where 'enough’s enough'.
Speed, blind and double dates return as singles fall out of love with apps
Dating today requires courage: 'People are terrified at the moment about rejection.'
'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA cameras
A mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.
Costs 'just as out of control in Aussie': The Kiwis who have come home
Some jobs that once got 30 applications now get 300 in a week.
Dancing for Hospice couples’ profiles - Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson
Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk about their Dancing for Hospice experience so far.
Dancing for Hospice 2024: Bruises and showtime nerves lead to progress
We had our first taste of dancing in front of an audience.
'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructure
It announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.
'We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 years
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.
$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam
Mill decarbonisation 'equivalent to removing over 2200 cars from the road'.
Dancing for Hospice 2024: Couple’s profile: Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson
Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
Drugged driver admits killing retired Rotorua couple in high-speed crash
A driver has appeared in court charged over the deaths of John and Janice Christensen.
Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board
The man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.
'Hugely inappropriate': $110k trial gives Kāinga Ora tenants free use of e-bikes
NZTA says a library of e-bikes and pushbikes is having 'significant positive impacts'.
Rotorua has a new spa. Here’s why it’s different to anything else in NZ
The luxurious spa is a new bucket-list item for Kiwis and international tourists alike.
SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
Lady luck strikes Rotorua twice in midweek draw
Powerball was not struck last night and has rolled over.
Supercars announces dates for 2025 New Zealand rounds in Taupō
Supercars will be roaring back into Taupō from April 11-13 next year.
'All hell broke loose': Jury to decide if woman and teen had murderous intent
Taku Manu Paul was killed after being struck twice by a car.