'I was in mortal danger': Recruit recounts 'inadequate, dangerous' fire training
Inadequate equipment, sexual harassment and bullying part of fire training, recruit says.
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Drive sober, fresh and distraction-free - police plea as BOP road toll hits 31
Bay of Plenty police are urging road users to stay alert and drive to survive.
'I was miserable': How one woman lost 52kg in two years
Julia Skudder had to take control of her life - but how did she do it?
Anti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'
Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.
'We don't consent to tyranny': Lockdown protesters march
A group of Rotorua residents made clear their resentment of current alert levels.
'Huge difference': Free lunches for thousands of Rotorua children
"This will improve attendance, concentration and make sure they are having healthy meals."
Local Focus: Rotorua candidates talk tax
Should Rotorua's rich be taxed more? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Cruel omission': The biggest snub from North v South teams
Flanker the major causality as the North and South teams were revealed.
'Everyone was crying and screaming': Memories of tourist bus crash
It's been a year since a tour bus crashed near Rotorua killing five people.
Māori more likely to die from Covid-19 study says, iwi responses commended
The study took underlying health problems, age and access to healthcare into account.
Serious injuries after SH1 crash near Taupō
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4.15pm.
Local Focus: Rotorua candidates talk tax
Should Rotorua’s rich be taxed more? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man who drove high on meth and cannabis caused passenger's death
Meiha Teepa's passenger died in a crash while Teepa was fleeing police.
Room check: The five-star Pullman Rotorua
Time to kick back and relax in this new luxury offering in New Zealand's tourism capital.
'Frustrated' pharmacists and nurses strike for pay parity
"We are standing our ground," says a Tauranga Hospital pharmacist.
'Inexcusable': Former firefighter fined for illegal burning
Kevin Davies pleaded guilty and was sentenced to $14,000 in penalties.
Violence and drugs: Rotorua seniors left homeless
'Elderly who have worked all their life are embarrassed by the situation they're in.'
Haere mai Aucklanders - but please follow the rules
How do we feel about Aucklanders coming back to Rotorua?
'Unacceptable' crime concerns prompt action over Fenton St emergency housing
Locals are fed up with badly behaved emergency housing clients.
Gang member's meth-fuelled rampage: Police cars rammed and officers injured
Man armed with axe confronted innocent motorist during crime spree.
Taxpayer bill for Rotorua's homeless tops $5m
Why is there so much money being spent on emergency housing in Rotorua?
Instagram versus reality: How girls can feel body confident
Body insecurities can flow into feelings of worthlessness and unlovability, say experts.
Motelier asked to rip off emergency housing scheme
A motelier is warning about a potential emergency housing scam.
Man charged over crash that killed ICU nurse appears in court
Anthony McMillan faces five charges, including careless driving causing death.
Whakaari / White Island: GNS livestream evidence in investigation
The footage is being used as evidence in WorkSafe's biggest investigation to date.
Check out and clean out: Beds, TVs and microwaves stolen from motels
Some emergency housing clients are helping themselves to motel possessions.
Steven Adams' heated exchange with former Thunder teammate
Watch: Adams had a few choice words for a former teammate in today's NBA playoffs game.
Rafting company 'devastated' after death at Okere Falls
The company has reached out to the family via the police to offer support.
Coroner releases findings into death of Rotorua toddler in hot car
The temperature inside the car was measured to be between 51 and 71C.
Floating wetland to be removed from Lake Rotorua
Access to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.
Person dead at Okere Falls near Rotorua
The death of a person at Okere Falls this morning has been referred to the coroner.
Rotorua's foodie paradise hidden in the forest
A luxury lodge hidden on the outskirts of Rotorua, with a passion for homegrown produce.
Managed isolation hunger strike: Man stops eating for eight days
Tony Everitt drank only water and black coffee in a silent protest.