Bitten, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
'We are seeing is a propensity of offenders to increasingly use violence toward police'.
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Dob them in: Rugby match abuse sparks calls to 'record it and report it'
'Intimidating and hurtful': One referee has revealed he is often abused on the field.
Volcanic unrest: More than 80 earthquakes recorded under Lake Taupō in three weeks
According to GeoNet, earthquake swarms are common in the Taupō Volcanic Zone.
Waititi hits out at funding support services that 'live off' homelessness
The move to fund emergency housing in motels for four more years is concerning locals.
Mystery donor: $27K 'miracle drug' couriered to Rotorua teen with cystic fibrosis
The anonymous sender wrote: 'Keep fighting hard - you've got this. I hope this helps.'
Sonya Bateson: Thanks for the $27 a week, but I was actually hoping for real change
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Mayor's message to Housing Minister: Rotorua homes for Rotorua homeless
Will the Government make changes to its state housing policy to give Rotorua a break?
Waretini lives and breaths the culture
That strong work ethic was instilled in Ataraiti and her two brothers by their parents.
Ancient sandstone highly prized and closely guarded
Many such sandstone working blocks are found throughout the Central North Island.
'Stupid little skits' grows into full-time business
What started as a bit of fun has become his full-time business.
Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
'Horrible story': Nats ask why threatening tenant allowed to keep state house
"Why do people who terrorise their neighbours get to stay?"
Luke Kirkness: Police need to be respected more and the buck stops with us
Luke Kirkness says police in NZ don't deserve to be spat at, bitten or hit.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: I'm about to lose my job but I'm not sorry to go
OPINION: Change should happen when it's needed most
Broken jaw, 'all-in brawl' among 17 new complaints of rugby foul play, misconduct
There were 17 incidents over two weekends on Bay of Plenty rugby fields.
Police seek video footage after 'unsettling' incident on CBD street
Police say they will hold the offenders to account.
Happy and safe: Starving dogs left to die now on the road to recovery
The animals were found in the Kaingaroa Forest last week.
Opinion: Supermarket profits a slap in the face to hardworking Kiwis
OPINION: A slap in the face is a good way to describe how these profits make me feel.
Bit, spat at, hit with axes: Top cop says assaults on police becoming more violent
Revealed: The number of assaults on police officers over the past five years.
Future Trend: The rise of 'Dirty Wellness' experiences
Why wellness tourism is about to get muddy (and why it is a good thing).
'Commonsense has prevailed': Govt drops international primary students ban
International students will be welcome back to the country from July 31.
'You're going to die': Terrified kids in therapy after neighbour's deranged threats
"If I die tonight this will sit with you."
Solo dad on benefit says he'll be no better off working for minimum wage
'I can understand why there is a reluctance to move away from the safety net benefits.'
'I don't want to die. But I need help': Revealed - NZ's broken mental health services
Kiwis are paying the price for a deficient mental health system.
Airways boss quits after tumultuous Covid years, control tower closure U-turns
Plans to close regional control towers, announced when Covid hit, have been reversed.
Mother who murdered, abused toddler sentenced to life imprisonment
The 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.
Inaugural Te Arawa Iwi health board to help drive transformation change for the people
"It isn't about 11 people holding the health space for all of Te Arawa."
The story of Ihenga's discovery of Rotorua
Ihenga knew that Potakatawhitinui had come across a body of water.
Man who murdered pregnant partner appeals against conviction
Jayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.
Outlaw gangs to make NZ a safer place, says former drug kingpin
Billy Macfarlane says a tougher stance on gangs is needed.
'Worst case of emaciated dogs I have ever seen'
Two emaciated dogs and four puppies were rescued from Kaingaroa Forest overnight.