Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
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Homes, guns, cash and $3m worth of cannabis plants seized in police raid
Twenty people have been arrested and 12 have been remanded in custody.
Election 2020: Teens' birthdays grant last-minute eligibility
About 5000 New Zealand residents turn 18 between the old and new election dates.
Israel Adesanya's next fight confirmed
Adesanya, Kara-France confirmed for UFC pay-per-view in September.
Bay high school bans students from bringing phones to school
Te Puke High School banned its students from bringing phones to school on August 10
Inspired by Greta: Bay's Generation Z working to change world
Generation Z - the future leaders to save the world.
Covid-infected traveller visited Rotorua and Taupō
People who were at the two locations are advised to monitor their health
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Want to be in it to win a share? Buy your ticket early, Lotto advises.
Guilty verdicts: The cop, the Olympic hopeful and the forged signatures
Rotorua policewoman Melissa-Mae Ruru and boxer Tyson have been on trial.
Tokoroa cases likely attended Rotorua Pasifika event
More tests done in Rotorua in two days than all of level 4 lockdown.
Return of a Covid cluster - NZ to learn lockdown fate at 5.30pm Friday
Today's results reveal the first trends from mass testing.
Fifteen visiting schoolboys isolating after Covid clash in Rotorua
A class trip to Rotorua happened at the same time as family members with Covid-19 visited.
Covid 19: More Rotorua locations revealed, day trip to Taupō
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Mongrel Mob murder trial: Guilty verdict
A jury has found Mongrel Mob member Raymond Jury guilty of murdering Trevor Rikihana.
Cafe praised for honesty after being visited by family with Covid
Two people with Covid-19 visited several businesses in Rotorua at the weekend.
Hospitality boss wants eateries named: 'It has put suspicion on everyone'
Reg Hennessy said it was "irresponsible" to raise the alarm but not give the details.
GO NZ: Michelle Langstone's romantic weekend in Rotorua
Rotorua is steeped in happy childhood memories for Michelle Langstone.
Rotorua residents rush to Covid testing station
Two of the new Covid cases travelled to Rotorua while showing virus symptoms.
Anxious Auckland parents keep kids at home
Most Auckland children straying at home - they know the drill.
Landslide victims laid to rest in South Korea
Anna Song, her son Taeyang Rikiti and mother Rose Kim were killed by a landslide in Korea.
Local Focus: Waiariki's biggest election issue is Covid recovery
Māori jobs the key focus for Waiariki election hopefuls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: No dreamers here - Waiariki's biggest election issue is COVID recovery
Māori jobs the key focus for Waiariki election hopefuls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wanted: Powered site for one couple, six cats in caravan
A Rotorua couple is wondering where to go after "we evicted the cats, not them".
Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston dies
Former Māori Land Court judge Ken (Heta) Hingston has died.
'Extremely distressing': Person shot during gang fight in Taupō
Police are seeking information about the incident.
Local Focus: Is the law out of order? Waiariki candidates talk about crime and Māori in prison
Waiariki election candidates talk justice. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'We can't stop': Te Puke train driver pleads for people to heed warning
"Once you commit to run that crossing, you are playing roulette and we can't stop."
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waiariki candidates put the environment first over business
The environment is more important than business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$12m Government boost to start work on geothermal power plant
The 25-megawatt plant is expected to create 190 jobs.
'It's a nightmare' - Murder victim's sister speaks out
The sister of a woman set alight and killed in a fire 12 years ago has spoken out.
Women's weekends with a dash of adrenalin
Sometimes it's more fun to go in search of adventure.
Lightning strikes Air NZ flight; Auckland drenched with thunderstorms
Passing showers in Auckland will continue until around 2pm today, with some sun to follow.
Mongrel Mob murder-accused takes stand in High Court trial
Raymond Jury recounted the night Rotorua man Trevor Rikihana was beaten to death.