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Five geothermal hotspots for summer
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'Sealed the deal': Riots lead expat to renounce US citizenship
"I don't see [American citizenship] having a value any more," says US expat.
Evacuation at Rotorua managed isolation facility
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Summer read: Airport developments questioned by former iwi land owners
Some Rotorua iwi are concerned about developments at Rotorua's airport.
'Threatened and scared': Rotorua shoplifting cases hit five-year high
New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.
Police: Armed woman points gun at officers, takes patrol car, crashes it
The woman was arrested a short distance away from the scene.
Local Focus: Tour operator creates 'feeder forest'
Dansey Road Scenic Reserve overflowing with wildlife. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What a catch! Dad plays starring role in Rotorua's first 2021 baby
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Hypothermia, broken ribs and '10 minutes' from death: Father, daughter survive against the odds
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Summer read: The people living in Rotorua's Kuirau Park. 'It's not that bad being us'
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'Don't worry Mum, I've already had a good life': Mum's message on melanoma
Michael Pilaar died in June 2017.
Christmas tragedy: Attack puts 21-year-old in hospital
Ben Osborne almost missed Christmas with his family after he was attacked
Moderate injuries in two-car Christmas crash near Rotorua
Two people were trapped in their vehicles and cut free by firefighters.
Local Focus: V8 Trike Tours to make up lost ground in Rotorua
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'Putting themselves in danger': Forced cancellation of rapid spills
People are putting their lives at risk not following guidelines at a tourist attraction.
'Shocking' attack on hot pool visitors
A man holidaying in Rotorua was attacked at a hot pool.
Kids say: Lasagne please, but no fish
Lasagne proves the most popular dish in school lunch scheme.
Rediscovering a taonga in our backyard
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Fijian-born Bay residents praying loved ones safe
Cyclone Yasa wreaking havoc on Fiji, and Bay of Plenty relatives share their concerns,
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Tenants from hell: Assault, indecent exposure and scaring neighbours
The Tenancy Tribunal has dealt with hundreds of Bay of Plenty complaints this year.
Report finds police 'oversights' in search for offenders who later died
The pair died after fleeing police into the bush at Tongariro National Park in 2017.
Serious injuries and traffic delays after crash
The incident was reported to police about 9.20am.
Public rush to lift car off boy in Rotorua carpark
Police are attending an incident on the corner of Ranolf and Pukuatua Sts.
'Just heartbreaking': Sudden death of schoolgirl shatters community
Kimalyn Smith-Filipo, 17, died in a "freak accident at home" on Friday.
Māori-owned Kohutapu Lodge launches long-awaited products in time for summer
It's been a tough year for Kohutapu Lodge but the owners are hoping for a busy summer.
Stalker admits following woman - he 'enjoyed watching her run'
He stalked in a park - a report on the risk of further sex offending has been ordered.