'Grenade' hidden in baby formula tin put Rotorua suburb into lockdown
Charles Rameka told police he'd planted a bomb in a car.
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Laura and Nikora talk up the run-up to Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first time
Speakers will have to stick to rules, however.
A 'crackhead…rampage': Govt applies to extend 7 Rotorua emergency housing motels
Consent sought for 7 contracted emergency motels to continue a further year.
5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZ
Your really don’t need a far-flung holiday to reap the rewards.
Rescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in June
Accidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.
Hip-hop legends The Roots heading to Tauranga
Summer Haze music festival prepares to welcome one of the 'greatest live bands around'.
Legends re-boot to support Māori and Pasifika wellbeing
Men of league gather in Rotorua for mental health.
'This is a circus': Councillors chastised in heated golf lease debate
For three hours, councillors debated how to approach negotiations.
'Hammered from every direction': Patients sent back to ED from wards
Rotorua ED has just 12 senior doctors - most of them part-time.
He 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream'
'I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.
Indigenous economies exchange knowledge in Rotorua business summit
The global summit will host leaders in Rotorua from July 25-27.
'Complete control': Trusted PTA treasurer rips off school for two years
School is ‘severely impacted’ by the thefts and the PTA is ‘broken’, leaders say.
Senior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in Taupō
The doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.
Vehicle crashes into Rotorua business premises
Police said the occupants had left the scene and inquiries were ongoing to find them.
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
'Big American' film crew spotted in Rotorua
Signs at the entrance to the reserve said “private event”.
Public forums could be 'weaponised' - Mayor
Rotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.
Small rural projects boost communities, says Shane Jones
Regional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.
'Cowardly attack': Gangster slices man's legs with machete, takes red shoes as 'trophy'
He sliced a man's leg with a machete, cutting it to the bone and leaving him bleeding out.
Miss Rotorua crowning a win for shy girls
Miss Rotorua 2024 winner Simran Kaur says she's an introvert at heart.
Check your tickets! Two Rotorua players win $22,000, Taupō player wins $49,000
Plus, where the winning tickets were sold.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
'Enjoying the journey': Couple gearing up for big night
Dancing couples reveal more about themselves.
Costume woes: Pricked fingers and tears of frustration result in unique ‘fit
OPINION: With a little luck nothing will rip, tear or fall down.
Jones opens new road in Kawerau, community centre in Kaingaroa
Visit comes as Kaingaroa regains access to clean running water after four days without.
Farmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practice
He was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.
Town's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore fails
Aged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village
'Pushing and shoving' in line at food charity leads to seniors-only day
Having an over 60-plus Fridays at Whakaora helped with the number of complaints.
Neighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale price
A trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.
Likely 'weather bomb' brushing NI: Heavy rain watch for BoP
The fast-moving low is likely to be classed an explosive cyclogenesis, aka "weather bomb".
Two people injured in two-truck crash, heavy fog in area
Heavy fog was reported in the crash zone.
Miss Rotorua pageant aims to deconstruct American idea of beauty
Beauty queens set to take the crown for Miss Rotorua 2024.