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Prison break: Two violent youth offenders on the run
Police are hunting for two teens who escaped from a Youth Justice Facility in Rotorua.
Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school
The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.
Kawerau residents boiling water for next three days at least
The first retest results have come back clear today.
Kawerau residents told to boil drinking water due to E coli
Kawerau residents must boil their water until further notice.
Tape to shut trail near sacred lake torn down
"[It] shows why the board members felt like they needed to take action."
Police car chases soar: 'I got a hell of a fright'
A Rotorua couple got the shock of their lives nearly being wiped out by a fleeing driver.
In the red: Report reveals local schools in 'serious financial difficulty'
Seven schools were flagged as being in 'serious financial difficulty' in 2018.
Water polo Olympian makes waves
Olympian and professional water polo player Joe Kayes brought his talents to Tauranga.
Rotorua rental market: 'A ticking time bomb'
Demand for rental properties in Rotorua has jumped 89 per cent on last year
Man who died in hospital after Kaimāī truck crash named
The crash on State Highway 29 on December 23 left him critically injured.
Police car struck with axe, officers injured in dramatic chase
A police car was allegedly struck with an axe before a high-speed chase through Rotorua.
Party house shut down again by police
Neighbours annoyed police didn't shut down the party the first time they were called.
Sarah Walker: Keeping the Olympic dream alive
Sarah Walker has been on a long and often bumpy road since the London Olympics in 2012.
Children saved from potentially 'deadly' lake
Lake Rotorua is unpredictable and potentially deadly, warn long-term visitors.
Where are NZ's worst swimming spots?
Dozens of popular swimming spots have been designated as no-go zones as summer heats up.
Smoke haze blankets Bay of Plenty: When will it lift?
A orange-tinted haze is hovering over Rotorua and Tauranga this morning.
What Happened Next: Xterra pro Sam Osborne
Off-road triathlete Sam Osborne talks about the year that was and what comes next.
Party brawl: Three injured and four cars smashed
More than 100 people spilled into the street, two were injured and four cars were smashed.
From 'unlockable character' to UFC champ: What's next for Israel Adesanya?
'I'm still all hype, by the way. Don't worry; I'm just a hype train.'
It's water polo ... with a twist
After a successful debut, Water Polo on the Waterfront is back.
'You filthy pigs': Disgust as meth pipes, condoms dumped in park
Rubbish including meth pipes dumped near treasured athletic field.
Watch: Footage of shark swimming in shallows at Ōhope
'Pretty quick' exit from the water after shark spotted.
Opinion: Shout out to the unsung gems behind our honourees
Recognising the people who quietly make way for greatness.
Rotorua woman ordered to pay $26,000 to ex-employee
The ex-employee said she "needed that income" as the sole earner for two young children.
Shock closure of mountain bike trails after sacred lake disrespected
'This is one of those situations where the actions of a few have impacted the many.'
Ex-Olympian Ben Sandford's hopes for anti-doping agency
The Rotorua-based former skeleton racer is the newly appointed Athletes Committee chair.
Going up: Rotorua's biggest building consents of 2019
Rotorua's top 10 biggest building consents revealed
'He was crying, freaking out': Passenger takes wheel after bus driver falls sick
Passenger was qualified and only "temporarily" drove the bus, InterCity says.
Living in a tent for eight months: 'We tried to make it fun'
It's been one hell of a year for the Redding family.
Person 'dragged' by horse at rodeo
One person was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries.