Confederate symbol dropped by Rotorua Stockcar Club
"The flag was used to acknowledge the battles that come with teams racing."
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Man suffers second-degree burns from geothermal pools
"I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy" Brad Scrivener said.
Electric shock leaves worker with long-term injuries
A company has been fined after a mishap left a worker with long-term injuries.
Indigi-X: Māori business leaders give Govt advice
"I can't underline enough how talented they are," co-organiser Chris Karamea Insley said.
Billboard vandalism: 'We'll put them up again and again'
It has not taken long for vandals to target the politician's billboards.
'Frustrating illness': Spike in rheumatic fever linked to lockdown
Rheumatic fever starts with just a strep throat but repercussions can last decades.
Footage captured of motorcycle crash during police pursuit
The motorcyclist was not injured.
Iwi leader hits the road to encourage Treaty settlement vote
Iwi members are calling for voters on the "milestone" Treaty settlement.
'Sabotage' questions after Chinese activists killed in fiery crash
The men had been "hugely influential members of the NZ Chinese community".
White Island survivors confirm lawsuit against Kiwi company, cruise ship
US honeymooners Matt and Lauren Urey have revealed the extent of their recovery process.
Calls for care on roads as crash victim remains critical
Two people are dead and three others were badly injured in a fiery SH1 crash near Tokoroa.
'This was now my son's life on the line, not just mine'
A "miracle" baby was born to a woman with a rare autoimmune disease.
Bill passes to return Te Puia, Māori Arts and Crafts Institute to iwi
The bill was passed to return ownership of the iconic tourism operations to Rotorua iwi.
Whakatōhea settlement negotiators defend MPs' hui
Whakatōhea is the first iwi allowed to negotiate settlement while tribunal claims proceed.
Two dead and three others badly injured in fiery SH1 crash near Tokoroa
The crash occurred just after 1pm.
Tenant ordered to pay reparations after ex-partner pours petrol in house
Tribunal found the tenant permitted estranged partner in house despite a protection order.
Eruption victim's brother hopes tours can resume
There are high hopes around a warning system developed using a decade of data.
Serious injuries: One airlifted after crash involving truck near Taupō
Police were called about 6.20am.
'Punished' twice: Abuse victims paying up to $1500 for protection orders
Some women need help from a lawyer but earn too much for free legal aid.
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Rotorua lawyer builds te ao Māori app to improve decision-making for Māori
"There are so many New Zealanders for whom it's [te ao Māori is] a real foreign world."
Car flips, brings down power lines in Te Puke
No one was in the vehicle when officers arrived.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bee ready for new travel card rollout
One card to rule them all? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Axe-wielding man robs liquor store for booze and cash
Police are still making inquires to find the alleged offender
Rydges Rotorua's third managed isolation hotel
The hotel will be used for isolation from Monday, in addition to the Ibis and Sudima.
Redundancy notices start for wage subsidy workers
Work is about to end for many of the 372,000 Kiwis still on Covid-19 wage subsidies.
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'The best dad in the world': Daughters' tribute to speedway legend after Lake Rotoma tragedy
Hayley and Amber Jarden describe how their Dad would always take them on adventures.
Tears flow as Rotorua meth supplier jailed for 5 years
Rotorua drug dealer Paul Tamai was sentenced in Rotorua District Court.
Lake crash tragedy: Mother of three among pair killed in plunge
Bibi Ali of Ranui is survived by her three children and close family.
Pair killed when their Mercedes Benz crashed into Lake Rotomā have been named
Emergency services were first called to the scene at Ōtangiwai Point on Saturday afternoon