Police appeal for witnesses to fatal bus crash
Police investigating the fatal crash are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
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The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Wellington in the second week of he Farah Palmer Cup
Call for compulsory seatbelts following horrific bus crash
"If the occupants of that bus had been wearing seatbelts, they'd probably be alive."
Crash survivor: Bus turned sharply, spun 360 degrees
Five tourists on the bus died, two were seriously injured and four moderately injured.
'Absolutely tragic': Tourists die in bus crash, two badly hurt
Five people died after a tourist bus rolled on State Highway 5 at Ngātira, near Rotorua.
Rotorua house sales total more than $600 million
The city's top seller made more than $2 million.
Security guard saves choking baby
She has a grandmotherly mana and now she's officially recognised as the best.
Prison escaper nabbed by Rotorua police
Levi Parekuka, 27, is alleged to have escaped police custody while at Rotorua Hospital.
Caught in the crossfire: Shot taxi driver may miss his wedding day
The shot taxi driver was caught in crossfire.
Man appears in court following firearms incident
A man charged relating to a firearms incident on Te Ngae Rd has today appeared in court.
Shot taxi driver stable after weekend of pursuits prompt warning
Rotorua police are warning fleeing drivers that "the risk is never worth it".
Dramatic arrest: Shots fired at police, taxi driver injured
Worker said he saw "lots of blood" as taxi driver came into store asking for help.
Entries open for world's largest adventure race
Godzone will make history in 2020 with Rotorua the first North Island region to host.
'I can't be angry at him': Heartbreak of children whose father killed their mother
Their mum is dead and their dad is in jail for life. How are the Douthett children coping?
BOP Steamers eager for challenge against North Harbour
Bay of Plenty take on North Shore in the fourth round of the Mitre 10 Cup competition.
Revealed: What Police Commissioner told deputy after critical IPCA report into bullying complaints
Chief Ombudsman forces Police Minister to release redacted letter in the public interest.
PM: 'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach'
'You simply can't learn distracted by an empty stomach' – says PM Jacinda Ardern.
Children still love their dad despite him killing their mum
Michael Douthett appeared for sentencing today after shooting dead his wife in Ngākuru.
Guests evacuated after fire at Rotorua tourist attraction
As an apology all guests are being offered a complimentary rebooking.
From 'living nightmare' to dream house
One extended Rotorua family has gone from a motel 'living nightmare' to their dream home.
Fugitive who bashed Rotorua teacher arrested after three months on the run
The Rotorua Intermediate School teacher is still not back into full-time work.
Heartbreak motels: Fights and drugs scare off Rotorua tourists
The Government has paid more than $3.3 million to Rotorua motels in three months.
Name suppression for man charged after $36m meth bust
The man was charged after a bust in Fairy Springs at 10pm on August 15.
'I just want justice for my wife' - inquest into woman killed by tree
A coroner's inquest into the death of a woman killed by a falling tree took place today.
Second man arrested after three fled police custody in Levin
Police continue to seek Te Wera Hemara.
Farmhouse on fire in Hamurana
Firefighters are working to put out a farmhouse fire at Hamurana.
Woman connected to Nia Glassie toddler murder admits new assault charge
One of the people charged in relation to Nia Glassie's death has admitted a new assault.
Rotorua man missing for weeks has been found dead
Andrew Gunn was last seen on July 21 on State Highway 38 wearing a dark jacket and pants.
'Ugliest' trophy in NZ rugby returns to Rotorua
The glorious and time-honoured ugliest trophy in New Zealand rugby returned to Rotorua.
'He asked me back to his room': Kiwi stylist to the stars on Sir Ian McKellen
Conquering 'gay boy' schoolyard taunts to carve out career as a hair and beauty stylist.
'I will never forgive you': Family's heartbreak at driver
Nakeeta Prior, 19, was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court this week.