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Social worker changing system that raised her
Renee Porter saw Oranga Tamariki as the first step to change a "negative and sad system".
High number of crashes disappoints Whakatāne police
Whakatāne police attended 10 crashes between Friday afternoon and 5.30pm on Sunday.
Person hurt on rafting trip northeast of Rotorua
Emergency services were alerted just before 2pm.
Firm fined $13,000 after sacking worker who kept falling asleep
Sam Ward claimed he was unjustifiably dismissed, CSL said he was granted sabbatical leave.
Sons smoke synthetic cannabis hours after drug killed their dad
Details about shocking synthetic cannabis use involving a dead man have been revealed.
New initiative helps burglary victims
The Locks, Lights and Lines of Sight pilot programme is being run in some cities.
Controversial tradition to be at Rotorua market
The Dutch tradition of Black Peter will feature at today's market.
Bouma killing: 20 years of twists and turns
It's 20 years since Beverly Bouma was murdered in Reporoa in a chilling home invasion.
Miraculous recovery made by young Te Puke crash victim
A miraculous recovery is being made by young crash victim Hollie Snell.
School calls for a safer road after fatal crash
Rotokawa School sits next to an 80km/h stretch of Te Ngae Rd.
Man ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spree
Jade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.
Man jailed for his role in deaths of Raymond and James Fleet
Richard Te Kani is to spend 15 years behind bars.
Scientists certain Pink and White Terraces buried under lake
Scientists say they're settled on the long-lost Pink and White Terraces' former location.
Name of woman killed to remain secret for now
The name of the woman who died in Ngakuru on Monday will not be released by police yet.
New Rotorua Principals' Association president named
New association president Rawiri Wihapi wants to ensure "a positive focus on wellbeing".
Man charged with Ngakuru murder linked to truck crash
Police say a truck crash is linked to the homicide investigation at Ngakuru.
Algal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warning
Health warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.
Man killed in Bay of Plenty 'workplace incident'
A person has died following a workplace incident involving a tree in Paengaroa today.
Irish accent brings new voice to man with stutter
Nick Prosser's life-long stutter has disappeared by using an Irish accent.
Tributes paid to homeless man with 'golden voice'
A homeless man known for his golden voice while busking has died.
Ngakuru homicide victim 'loved her animals'
A man is charged with murder following an incident in Ngakuru, south of Rotorua today.
Don't panic! Civil Defence test mobile alert
Civil Defence decided to retest their mobile alert system after 2017 test blunder.
Glimmer of hope for family of Te Puke teen
Heartbroken family of Te Puke crash victim Hollie Snell say they are clinging on to hope.
Work starts on Paengaroa to Rotoiti cycleway
Work has started on the new cycle trail link between Paengaroa and Rotoiti.
Power out in Rotorua after car hits transformer
Power is currently out to part of central Rotorua.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Young crash victim gives one last gift
Teen gives gift of life by donating organs as family prepare to say final goodbyes.
Couple shares story of overcoming domestic violence: 'It's breaking the cycle'
Ben and Nikki Purua were in a violent relationship, thanks to Man Up things have changed.
Tamaki Maori Village announces new partnership
A new partnership has been formed between Tamaki Tours and a Māori land trust.
Pedestrian hit by ute discharged from hospital
A pedestrian has been hit by a ute in Rotorua.
Forest development promising jobs
Design concepts and more than 100 jobs announced for the Whakarewarewa development