Early morning ram raid at Rotorua electronics store
'Up to eight offenders entered the store.'
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Family picks up the pieces after house destroyed by fire
"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
How much abused Kāinga Ora rubbish dumping day will cost taxpayers
Further Kāinga Ora rubbish days are now on hold after locals took advantage.
The woes of wool
Brent Mountford, Federated Farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president, says the state of the wool industry is "the pits". Video / Alex Cairns
Police allege patrol car rammed in Tauranga
Five people have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences.
Whakapapa, Tūroa reveal 2024 season pass prices as skifields go it alone
Lower-mountain and long-term passes, can the new operators make the ski season work?
Baywide rugby: Tough start for Marist in return to top-flight
Results from the weekend's games.
'Liars and thieves': Iwi boss hits out over emergency housing scammers
'We have to wade through their bullsh*t and end up wasting a lot of time'.
Mark Lister: Japan is finding its way back onto the radar of investors
OPINON: Japanese shares rose another 20.6 per cent in the first three months of this year.
Policeman uses taser while allegedly receiving multiple blows inside fleeing car in Waikato
The police officer suffered minor injuries.
'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā moko
Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.
Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence
It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.
'Am I Māori enough?'
Jenni-Lee Reardon has been considering getting her moko kauae for some time and has it booked in for May. She tells journalist Catherine Sylvester her story. Video / Alex Cairns
The spiritual journey of Tā Moko
Tā Moko artists featured at a symposium at Te Puia in Rotorua discuss their perspectives on the art form - past, present and future.
Hungry and at home: How to keep teens filled up during the holidays
Teaching adolescents to cook - and cook creatively - is a skill for life.
Facial recognition: Mum's 'horrible' mistaken identity ordeal at New World
The supermarket says it was a 'genuine case of human error'.
'A man who loved life': Mountain biker's fatal crash on homeward leg of track ridden many times
'He died doing what he loved, with the people he loved.'
'Tongues wagging': Hong Kong pilot offers $5000 reward over stolen Rotorua dog statue
Why Ross Dawson from Hong Kong has offered a $5000 reward.
Mud Maidens inspire Rotorua riders
How a group of women and girls are making a difference in downhill mountain biking events.
Supermarket closing could result in 'big loss' of mall customers
One business said the supermarket attracted “a lot” of people to the mall.
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.
Power outages, flooding concerns as wild weather rolls in
MetService issued the orange warning at 10am.
Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.
'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting
'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'
Fighting for a new skatepark
Rotorua Action Sports Charitable Trust chairman Ryan Gray speaks about the potential exclusion of a new skatepark from the Long-Term Plan.
Harawene remembered
Rotorua man Ray Tombs wrote this monologue in 2009 about the story of Harawene, the adored stray dog that lived by the side of road.
Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.
Small farming village shop sells winning Lotto ticket
The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.
'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run
'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.
Identity of man who denies murdering Mob boss revealed
A trial date has been set for 2025.
Brawl in Taupō: Five men arrested after fight with bar stool, baseball bat at Richmond Shops
Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.
'Disastrous': Rotorua supermarket to close
'There is a real sense of loss from these workers.'