Managed isolation facility in Rotorua put in lockdown
Rydges Rotorua went into lockdown after a suspected case was identified.
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Guilty plea: Rotoma crash injured eight, left one a paraplegic
The December 17 crash injured eight primary school staff.
Revealed: The region with 'stubbornly high' greenhouse gas emissions
Overall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew by 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.
Tourism boost! Millions pumped into regional recovery
The announcement was made this morning.
Revealed: Rotorua's most common time of day for burglaries
Data also uncovers the suburbs most often targeted.
Stockcar club replaces Confederate flag with new emblem
Members will be getting new flags made after ending their use of the Confederate emblem.
Earthquakes in Rotorua: 'You can hear them rumbling'
Rotorua has been hit by a number of small earthquakes early this morning.
Confederate symbol dropped by Rotorua Stockcar Club
"The flag was used to acknowledge the battles that come with teams racing."
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.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
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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