Ex-drug kingpin on gun seizures: 'The worst guns' are still with 'the worst people'
Gun Safe was introduced in March 2019 to record police encounters with firearms.
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Top Māori lawyer appointed High Court Judge
Kiri Tahana's love of the law has seen her appointed as a High Court Judge.
'Feeding frenzy': Explosion in people keen to head overseas
Border restriction changes have locals looking to book international trips again.
Search under way for missing fisherman near Opotiki
Police say Coastguard New Zealand is conducting a search.
'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was available
The second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.
Secret council proposal to sell 10 reserves for housing revealed
Parties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.
Brutal street attacks: Passersby took photos instead of going to help
Other witnesses drove by, watched and took videos. Should they have helped?
Sir Toby Curtis: Straight shooter ticked many boxes
Sir Toby Curtis is stepping down as Te Arawa Lakes Trust chairman.
Families recovering from flood brace for Fili's fury
'Now when it rains, I don't sleep at all,' says one storm-battered homeowner.
Councillor believes commission's wards decision is 'plainly ridiculous'
But others have welcomed the ruling on the district's governance model.
'All my muscles have withered away': Shock diagnosis for funding trust boss
Rotorua Trust's Tony Gill: 'I was like a hunched old man and couldn't hold my body up.'
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Murupara woman's dream burned brightly for four years. This week she starts work as a constable
How a former Rotorua Girls' High student intends to make a difference in the police force.
Dr Tony Farrell: Why I'm concerned about long Covid
OPINION: You may be playing Covid roulette if you feel you should 'just get it over with'.
Whakaari survivors have say on future of $40k donated to burn units
It was raised in the annual Whakaari Hayden Marshall-Inman Memorial Golf Tournament.
'Shambles': Resident slams delays on controversial Ōkere Falls pathway
Work is incomplete and local residents are questioning what work is happening.
Council's law change bid passes first reading in Parliament
One local MP voted for it, and another against.
Lockdowns lifted after shots heard in Western Heights
Police are attending after hearing gun shots.
'This is a Goldie': Portrait owner's quest for mystery chief
Andrew Doak believes famed artist Goldie painted this portrait of a Te Arawa koroua.
Upset farmers claim council 'using ratepayer money to fight ratepayers'
The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.
Council bid to change Māori ward local bill faces first reading in Parliament
If the bill does not pass by June 1, it will not apply to this year's local election
Rawiri Waititi: Māori should be paid a pension from age 57
There is support and opposition to the idea to lower NZ Super eligibility for Māori.
Two brothers have the same condition. But only one can get $330k 'miracle' drug
One brother says it's a 'kick in the guts' knowing he could not get the drug.
70-year love story: 'As long as there is breath in my body, I will be his carer'
Brian used to go past on his bike. I thought, 'He's not too bad, I'll keep my eye on him'.
'Our town cannot cope': Upset locals demand state housing assurances
Mayor: 'Rotorua can not be the solution to homelessness across New Zealand...'
Jo Raphael: Women exercising alone should not face safety threats
OPINION: Having your security threatened takes a long time to recover from.
'Opportunists': Gib board selling for 'exorbitant' prices online in shortage
Trade Me: Average sale price in plasterboard category up 412% from October to March.
Mowers, chainsaws and a cold beer: The surprising ways high-powered bosses unwind
Leaders reveal their best tonics for workplace stress.
Ngahi Bidois: Stay focused as you embrace the challenge of change
OPINION: Choose wisely what you spend your time and energy on
Explainer: Why one council is trying to change electoral law
Rotorua's council is pushing for an electoral law change. How did we get here?
Plenty for all ages as photographers and authors exhibit at The Arts Village
This April is a month of discovery.
What has caused the discolouration of Puarenga Stream?
The regional and district councils are investigating the discharge.
Jewellery store owner says burglary is more grief on top of hard times
Whakatāne business owner is "absolutely gutted" by break-in.
'Gentleman of the law' with wicked wit dies from heart condition
Rob Vigor Brown's wit and intelligence will be missed in the courtroom and boardroom.