Chainsaw bar murder: Guilty plea entered
Ford remained silent and kept his head held high throughout the hearing.
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Firefighters from Tokoroa battled the blaze for more than two hours.
Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.
'Six weeks in and not a lot has happened'
Councillors challenge slow progress of Covid-19 recovery strategy.
Disabled park row: Dr Lance O'Sullivan granted diversion
Dr O'Sullivan threw a brick through a car window because it was parked in a disabled spot.
Flight attendant's contact with new Covid cases impacts schools, rugby training
Whānau affected by the exposure this morning learned the Covid test was negative.
Hannah Tamaki announces policies for 2020 election
Tamaki, who leads Vision NZ, announced yesterday she would stand for Waiariki.
'Good luck with your project!': Jacinda Ardern's sweet message for Rotorua kids
"Kia ora to everyone at Lynmore School", a smiling Ardern said.
Death threats: Man apologises after tā moko Facebook comment sparks uproar
Rotorua motel suffers backlash after being wrongly associated with the man.
Election 2020: Destiny Church's Hannah Tamaki to run in Waiariki electorate
Tamaki, who leads Vision NZ, announced her candidacy today.
Boiling over: New gang rift unravels police mediation
Gang tensions are boiling over, prompting police to bring in special help.
Whakaari/White Island: Volcanic Alert Level lowered
The volcano has been at Alert Level Two since November.
MP says stockcar club shouldn't oust Confederate flag
But black woman Shalane Williams says the club flags are "a metaphoric slap in the face".
Free smokes and a bed: The cost of housing our homeless
New figures reveal the cost of housing the homeless in motels in Rotorua.
'Embroiled in a controversy': Stockcar club to rethink Confederate flag
It has been a prominent symbol representing the Rotorua Rebels and Rascals for decades.
'Hate and oppression': Calls for stockcar teams to stop using Confederate flag
The push comes after Nascar banned the controversial flag.
'Kill him, dog': Terror as men smash car at petrol station
Men 'spent a good minute or two' smashing up the car.
Former cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' taken
There are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.
Local Focus: A story of redemption for Ngongotaha Rugby Club
From just four senior players. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rugby and redemption in Ngongotaha
From just four senior players. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Names of Te Teko murder accused and his alleged victim suppressed
A man accused of murdering a woman in Te Teko remains in custody.
Beverly Bouma's killer tells girlfriend: 'I'm gonna kill you'
He was 16 when he was involved in Beverly Bouma's death in 1998. Now he's back in jail.
Potentially deadly: Police warn of 'bad batch' of synthetic cannabis
Warning comes as details of man's death made public.
Surprise! Dancers take to Eat Streat
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Expert advice: Nine top tips for first-home buyers
Advice given for people thinking of buying a home for the first time.
'Unbelievably' sad: Heartbroken widow pays tribute to husband after gliding tragedy
Couple spent lovely morning together just hours before fatal flight.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
55 years of fear: Why one woman can finally sleep peacefully at night
There have been about 30 car crashes at a Rotorua property.
National Party leader Todd Muller has minor surgery
It comes as the Prime Minister was busy in his own Bay of Plenty territory.
Cricketer on Black Lives Matter: I acted when I was abused in NZ
Jofra Archer says he always been an advocate of speaking out against inequality.
How emergency services coped with island eruption
"I told them there'd be no pissing around, no gawking ... just get in and do our job."
Trust buys staff Rotorua holiday home to show appreciation
The trust says it hopes other companies will look at new ways to support employees.
Murderous May: Spike in homicides following Covid-19 lockdown
Thirteen people have been killed by others since Covid-19 level 4 lockdown ended.
From the chief executive: Early 'reactivation' of tourism vital says airport CEO
View from the top: Innovative products will help stimulate inter-regional domestic travel.