Farm worker jailed for life for brutally killing ex-wife
A man who murdered his ex-wife in front of their toddler has been jailed for life.
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'We choked him out': Uncle died at niece's 21st party
Carlos Uerata, 26, and Zyla Butler, 21, are on trial in Rotorua for manslaughter.
Wild weather: Severe thunderstorm watch and chance of small tornado
Severe thunderstorms are expected in Northland, Auckland, and the Coromandel.
Nine dead on roads: Boy, 11, survives crash that killed family members
Five members of same family died in Tirohanga Rd crash south of Kinleith.
Child suffers brain damage after choking on apple
Call for tighter rules after child suffers brain damage after choking on an apple.
SH27 closed after minibus crash
A minibus crash has closed State Highway 28 at Tatuanui, north of Matamata.
Much ado about something: Students compete for regional Shakespeare competition honours
Western Heights students tackle a 15-minute scene from "Much ado About Nothing".
Vietnamese students to study at Bay of Plenty schools
Two Bay of Plenty schools are thrilled to be involved with the new government scholarship.
Local Focus: Meet the catfish killers
Locals pitch in to rid Rotorua of catfish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Meet the Catfish Killers
Locals pitch in to rid Rotorua of catfish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man dies after two trucks crash in South Waikato
Police were alerted at 8.34am to the collision between Ongaroto Rd and Tirohanga Rd.
Three injured, one seriously, in Tokoroa house fire
"It was fully involved when they arrived."
Local Focus: NZ’s First All-Female Forestry Crew
There's no beating around the bush with these women. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kaituna River: 'Louise wouldn't want it closed'
The father of a kayaker killed on the Kaituna River is fighting to keep the river open.
Victoria Grant to coach Tokyo Phoenix
Rotorua's Victoria Grant will coach the Tokyo Phoenix in Japan.
Outspoken principal Pat Newman joins Teaching Council
Whangārei principal Pat Newman elected to Teaching Council.
River lovers say Kaituna River should stay open
The regional harbourmaster plans to close part of the Kaituna River for safety reasons.
Jailed woman appeals sentence for running over ex's girlfriend
Tokoroa woman is appealing her prison sentence for running over her ex's new partner.
Harbourmaster to close Kaituna river gorges to recreational users
Harbourmaster to close gorges on Kaituna River.
Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.
Fundraising plea for Whitinga Harris to fight aggressive cancer
Former Rotorua man Whitinga Harris needs your help to stay alive for the sake of his sons.
Man pleads not guilty to gang shooting threat at MP offices
A man has been charged with threatening to get gang members to shoot MP offices.
Woman gets gang tattoos removed: 'I didn't want people to make judgments'
On Kathleen Albert's left hand there is a gang patch, a swastika, and layers of names.
Gang member who shot gun near playground successfully appeals sentence
Cody James Fane has successfully appealed sentence for Kuirau Park shooting.
Local Focus: Hundreds turn up to Rotorua Lakefront vigil
Show of unity in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Bullies, thugs and drug dealers' ruining CBD
Bullies, thugs, and drug dealers are threatening Rotorua's CBD, business owners say.
Rotorua woman to climb Mauao 38 times in one day
She said it would be a huge challenge, but so fitting for what she is raising money for.
World's best! Adams destroys shot put record
Lisa Adams emulates her sister and coach, while Tom Walsh struggles in Auckland.
Māori artist's heartwarming tribute to Muslim community
The artist revealed the painting represents culture, religion, sadness and unity.
Deep mark has been left on heart of Mahaveen Syeda
Rotorua woman shares her hopes for a peaceful and secure life moving forward.
Racial abuse shocked stallholder at Thursday Night Market
Nabih Mansour of Mansour's Kitchen was rattled after an unfamiliar experience in Rotorua.
Hospital chaplain's cancer shock after retiring
Retired Rotorua Hospital chaplain Ray Bloomfield has been diagnosed with cancer.