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Rotorua man missing for four days found 'safe and well'
Police have thanked the public for their help in finding Hayden Kemp.
350-home project on track despite developer's other company in liquidation
The Government has no concerns about the development on state land in Ngongotahā.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
'Huge impact': Local cancer trust receives 'generous' $13k donation from Rotary club
The money will help fund 'supportive cancer care and integrative medicine' retreats.
Heavy rain warning issued for BoP, outlook for Christmas Day
An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty for Saturday.
Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer
'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.
'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds
'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'
'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crash
She was one of six people to lose their lives on Rotorua roads in a week.
'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seized
Thirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.
'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank
It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.
Authorities investigate Mount Putauaki blaze
Crews monitored hotspots on Mt Edgecumbe near Kawerau overnight.
Tourists track thief using stolen AirPods after $7000 in gear swiped from campervan
A man was seen wearing one of their stolen shirts after they tracked their missing tech.
'We loved our son': Father's poignant message after son dies in Rotorua crash
'Me and my wife don’t really know what to say or do.'
'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spaces
New footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.
Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.
Man admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incident
A man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.
'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in street
Richard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.
One dead in SH30 truck crash near Rotorua
The road was closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
Torrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle Auckland
There is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms.
Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make
The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.
Up to $10,000 in alcohol and property stolen from sports club
Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.
SH30 near Rotorua reopens following serious crash
The road was earlier closed for several hours, with a long detour in place.
'Hell of a noise': Crash takes out two sets off traffic lights
A woman driving a BMW walked away from the crash, astonishing witnesses.
Florida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing project
Liquidator expects no loss to customers.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
Report reveals the sectors driving rise in Bay's economic ranking
There's evidence some are bucking national trends.