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State Highway 5 reopens ten hours after truck crash
There were currently detours in place on State Highway 1.
Rotorua legal fraternity mourn loss of 'good man, great friend'
Harry the fox may be gone, but he is not forgotten by his legal peers.
Victory for family: Neihana's choking tragedy sparks change
The tragic story of Neihana Renata's choking at daycare has led to possible change.
Father and son lose fight to keep names secret after fatal stabbing
More charges laid after Edgecumbe murder earlier this month.
English overcome 'fear of the All Blacks'
"They played like the All Blacks play normally, fast and with great defence."
Serious injuries in crash between Rotorua and Taupō
The road is closed with diversions in place.
Critical injuries after Taupō crash
Emergency services called to the two-vehicle crash just before 11.30pm yesterday.
Stephanie Worsop: Businesses not to blame for taking up houses
COMMENT: There's no quick fix to the housing shortage but something needs to be done now.
The school that 'saved' Jonah Lomu and produced 12 ABs
Jonah Lomu's old school Wesley College is NZ's oldest surviving secondary school.
Working in fear: Safety concerns in CBD
Businesses owners in the CBD say they are afraid as on-street bad behaviour increases.
'I'd much rather win the championship than have 100 games'
There are plenty of milestones that could be reached tonight.
Todd McClay gets support over Chinese billionaire donations issue
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has backed up former National Party Minister Todd McClay.
Central Indians batsman's skills not gone unnoticed
Bayleys Central Indians will face New World Te Puke this weekend.
Why the Ministry of Education shut an early childhood centre
Te Puna Manawa o Whakaue was shut by the Ministry of Education.
Police name dead woman found in lake
Police have revealed more details about their investigation but still remain tight-lipped.
'I am privileged to be here': Tears as man meets CPR heroes
"Thank you so much for saving my boy's life," wife tells heroes who saved husband's life.
Pulemoana to fight Fleet murder conviction in Supreme Court
Zen Pulemoana was found guilty of murdering Mamaku man James Fleet.
'Unbelievable' find: What a Rotorua woman dug up in her back garden
When her spade hit something while digging, she never imagined she'd find what she did.
Zizi Sparks: Maketu Pies lifeline hopefully paves way for prosperous future
Maketu Pies was at risk of getting the chop when an iwi trust changed all that.
Getting noticed as a high performance female rugby player
Whether you play rugby or not, women interested can attend an open invite.
Slurring and soiling himself: Liquor store punished for serving drunk man
He soiled himself during police breath testing which placed him four times over the limit.
Multiple injuries after crash near Taupō
Officers got the call-out to the crash just after 8.30am.
Highway cleared after crushed car falls off haulage truck
Motorists were asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.
Where to find the cheapest rentals in Rotorua
Find out where the cheapest and most expensive areas to rent are.
'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are favourites to lift the Mitre 10 Cup championship title.
Chinese tourist dies in Tongariro National Park
Rāhui would remain in place until 6am Thursday morning.
Making it work: Young councillors put jobs on hold
As one door opens another closes, because being on council is not a "retirement gig".
Investigations launched after three vehicles torched
Both police and Fire and Emergency have labelled the incident 'suspicious'.
Only one team unbeaten in Baywide Cup cricket
Greerton lead the competition after beating Te Puke in a top-of-the-table match.
Woman's body on Lake Rotorua shore 'unexplained'
Police are treating the woman's death as "unexplained".
'I feel destroyed': Tiny house owner bills council $9600 over toilet anguish
The resident charged the council $24 for 20 hours per week for 20 weeks.
Fisher's big day: From McDonald's to Rotorua Council with advice from Jacinda
Wang took two important phone calls on election day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Devastated sister desperately searching for brother's remains
She eventually made the trip to visit her brother's grave - but got the shock of her life.