MTB: Olympians add spice to Whaka 100 event
More than 3000 competitors will take part in the Whakarewarewa Forest this weekend.
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Rotorua Pink Walk fundraiser
The crowd gears up for the annual Pink Walk in Rotorua. Video / Ed Young
Man appears in court over hunter's death
Sean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
'Grinch' councillor quizzes teen reps on political affiliations
'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'
'Come back to us': Whānau of missing man fight for answers
Three years on, Jason Bulter's family returns to his hometown to keep his memory alive.
Rotorua walkers go pink to raise thousands of dollars for charity
Annual event helps support Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust's work.
Rotorua Pink Walk
Hundreds of people take part in the Rotorua Pink Walk organised by the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust. Video / Kelly Makiha
'We're over it': Motorcycle business raided for 'fifth time in two years'
'You start thinking, is it worth carrying on a business with this happening all the time?'
Drugs, prostitution, poo in carparks: Locals plead to end emergency housing in motels
Residents fight Government applications to keep seven motels going another year.
Critical injuries after crash near Rotorua
The road is down to one lane with stop/go in place.
Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member
Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.
Police lay charges over Te Urewera hunting death
A 50-year-old man will be appearing in court this week in relation to the death.
'Couldn’t be more proud': School dance crew take top title
It is the third time the Zenith crew have won the overall title.
Lifeline: Surprise $25,000 grant helps keep country's busiest CAB open
'A knight in shining armour' came to save the day.
Mark Lister: Analysts predict brighter future for shares amid easing rates
OPINION: For these past four years New Zealand has been an underperformer.
'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.
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'.
Sold: Why this man bought a child's painting for $600
Rotorua's Child Cancer Foundation charity breakfast has raised $20,000.
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.
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.
'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.
Missing paddlers rescued in third recent incident
Strong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.
'Dreams do come true': Kiwi country singer making it in Nashville awarded
'I’ve never forgotten where I’ve come from.'
'Everything went white and I went blind': Shot driver takes stand at man's trial
On trial: Tihema Nuttall denies he shot another driver in the face on a main Rotorua road.