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Ministry moves 28 homeless from controversial Fenton St hotel
Twenty-eight of the 41 people staying at the Four Canoes Hotel have been moved elsewhere.
Emergency housing, drugs and shoplifting: Man jailed for 'persistent' offending
He started shoplifting after his benefit was cut because he stole emergency housing money.
Bay of Plenty iwi to vote on $100m Crown settlement
An initial settlement offer of $40 million was rejected 26 years ago.
'Her babies are left with no mamma': Highway gunfire and mystery of shot woman in car
Family and friends of Korrey Whyman from Kawerau are grieving her loss.
Gang leaders appeal jail terms for drug dealing ring that used 'Mafia-like tactics'
Two men jailed for large-scale drug offending have appealed their sentences.
'No time to think': Dairy worker assaulted in morning robbery speaks out
The robbery and assault took place in the span of about one and a half minutes.
'Racism is alive and well': Mayoral hopeful's face cut out of sign
Vandalism of election signs has triggered an accusation of "racism" in Rotorua.
'Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang': Gunshots unnerve residents, shot woman critical
The woman was taken to hospital in a critical condition early on Sunday morning.
Local Focus: Ukulele club now a confidence-building social hub
Rotorua ukulele club is a music hub and social club all in one.
'Great sadness': Funeral for man hit by car in city to be held today
Richard Martin suffered critical injuries in the crash, and died six days later.
Black Power kidnapping: Woman sentenced to home detention in emergency housing
The final two people involved in a gang drug debt revenge plot have been sentenced.
Woman critical after shooting near Rotorua
A woman was located at the scene with a serious gunshot wound.
Bigger venue named for Juicy Fest Tauranga
Nelly, Ne-Yo, Ja Rule and others headline the festival.
Luke Kirkness: Govt inviting vigilantism by lack of action against crime
OPINION: They've opened the bank and made promises but little has transpired.
Gangs, meth, guns and murder: Killer woman a 'powder keg fuelled with rage'
Moetu Kaitai has been jailed for life after getting angry at men and shooting Kalvin Kana.
Local Focus: Who's got the voting vibes?
Voting for Rotorua mayor and councillors is underway and closes at noon on Sat, October 8.
Sonya Bateson: Timing of Sam Uffindell investigation release was 'disrepectful'
OPINION: It just smacks of trying to bury the story, whether that was the intention or not
Late entertainer's whānau get peek at new Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Members of the Morrison family visited the Sir Howard Morrison Centre to see the progress.
Three mayoral races you should know about
The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.
Rotorua's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata takes on the big shots in hockey
A little kura has qualified for the Rankin Cup - the top-tier secondary school tournament.
Mattresses, fridges, biking in heels: Waipa Mill's first female worker turns 100
Aline Douglas used to have to bike home to use the toilet. There wasn't one at work.
Ngahue fulfils destiny with stone of Poutini
When Kupe and Ngahue had successfully secured the pounamu, they returned to Hawaiki.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust hits the right note with spa events
Pamper days are a great way to connect with the community.
Opinion: Survivors should not be made to feel attackers' lives are worth more
Opinion: It is easy to get away with rape and sexual assault in our beautiful country.
Missing dog Scamp found, frail, 'frightened', but alive
Scamp hadn't been seen for five days after being attacked at a dog park.
'The magic of our people': Whānau Ora thanked for 'hard mahi' during Covid
'Whānau Ora equals success for our people and ... for our country.'
Rotorua tourism operators want fix for emergency housing 'brand damage'
Robertson quizzed on what Govt is doing to help maintain Rotorua tourism reputation
Watch: Mini-tornado sends tents flying - 'It reminded me of the Wizard of Oz'
A mini-tornado that dangerously whipped through a league game was caught on camera.
Force used during arrest by dog handler justified - IPCA
The man suffered dog bite injuries that required surgery.
'Still a busy tourism town': Robertson says concerns about Rotorua taken seriously
"No doubt, those who live in the area have had concerns; we've tried to deal with those."
'Our own destiny': Kaupapa Māori framework for Whānau Ora providers launched
The framework is about providing support in a Māori way.