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Matatā crash sentencing leaves sister of killed road worker distraught
Sister of killed worker openly distraught as man responsible was not sent to jail.
Witness describes 'car flying off the track'
Two people are dead and three are seriously injured following this morning's crash.
Dilapidated building at Rotorua's entrance to be demolished
An eyesore next to Te Puia is finally being pulled down.
Four injured following reports of three-car collison near Rotorua
There are reports of a three-car crash on Tauranga Direct Rd.
Electronic bail declined for woman who failed to protect disabled man
A woman who neglected to care for a disabled man who later died will remain behind bars.
Local Focus: Councillor seeks eleventh term
Sturt has been on Rotorua Council since 1989, but still has more to do. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young playwright's work performed at Kia Mau Festival in Wellington
Young playwright's experiences in Rotorua - and rap music - help drive the play.
Line-up for Tauranga's One Love 2020 festival announced
One Love 2020 to feature dancehall, reggae and soul from international and local artists.
New hope for family of seven living in a tent
A family of seven, including three disabled children, could be on the move to Rotorua.
'Damn scary' car fire startles Rotorua driver
"I didn't know what was happening... I was just hearing toots."
Car on fire on Fenton St
Emergency services have been called out to reports of a car on fire on Fenton St.
Property riches: Rotorua lifestyle block earns $865,000 resale profit
Tauranga's "halo effect" helps ensure Rotorua is a desirable area, Tremains manager says.
Knowing when to hold 'em and fold 'em key to champ's success
Texas Holdem win makes Renae Baker this country's second-highest ranked female player.
Billion trees snag? Contractors face 'drastic' shortage of planters
"We used to have hundreds putting their hands up," CNI director Stewart Hyde says.
Fighting spirit keeps family going after fire destroys home
A fire tore through a Reporoa home at 2.25am on Friday, leaving home and family gutted.
Car catches on fire on side of road
Emergency services were called to a car engulfed in flames.
Man had 'no choice' but to shoot in drug deal gone sour
Meth and cannabis dealer Colin Jeffries-Smith shot gang member dead
Local Focus: Councillor wants underground infrastructure over cycleways
Council spending on "nice to haves" must stop, Cr says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
Local Focus: Councillor wants underground infrastructure over cycleways
Council spending on 'nice to haves' must stop. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'You hear the screech and wait for the bang'
Neighbours to start a petition for road changes after two critically injured in crash.
Getting back into rugby was mentally harder than expected - Chiefs captain Sam Cane
Sam Cane has made his return from injury and now he has a job to do with the Chiefs.
Cash drives to Rotorua provided while Murupara ATM reinstalled
An ATM will be reinstalled in Murupara following the recent attempted theft.
Horror Rotorua crash: 'You knew it was something and you knew it was high impact'
Police were called to the scene at 5.55pm.
Hundreds of hungry, cold kids waiting for help
"We will still do all we can to give kids the best learning opportunities".
The mental strength of Sam Cane
Don't underestimate the mental strength it took for Sam Cane to get back to his best.
'No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'
"People are offering donations... It's very kind, but we just really need a house".
'Leave your lights on': Tribute to truckie goes viral
Tributes have been pouring in for a truck driver killed on SH3 last week.
Cop killer to be a free man after 20 years behind bars
Constable Murray Stretch's killer, Carlos Namana, is to be released from jail this month.