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James Fleet's mother: 'My son didn't deserve to die'
Bron Fleet speaks for the first time publicly about her son.
Wild winds give way to sunnier Sunday
A trampoline took flight overnight on Mackay St in Wainuiomata, and landed on a roof.
Homeless shelter to stay open on month-by-month basis
Rotorua's homeless shelter has been thrown a temporary lifeline.
Jury reaches verdict in Fleets murder trial
The jury trying the two men accused of murdering of Raymond and James Fleet have come back
Trial of Donna Grant likely to run eight weeks
The case against Grant is likely to go to the High Court.
'There was a God almighty crash, bang, the house shook'
One person was airlifted to hospital after a crash on Malfroy Rd.
Stunning snaps of whale off Ōhope coast
Southern Right Whale spends time swimming near Ohope on Tuesday.
Jury yet to reach a verdict in Fleets murder trial
The jury is still out on the Fleets' murder trial.
Royal couple gifted pounamu by Rotorua carvers
Several Rotorua carvers are behind two of the pieces given to the royal couple.
Rotorua feeling a sense of pride at royal visit display
Rotorua is winding down from the visit, but a sense of pride remains.
'Enjoy this heaven' royals say
The royal couple walked through the trees and met local mountain bikers.
Body of missing Rotorua man Wi Keefe Kaa found
The police have released an update on Wi Keefe Kaa.
Haere rā: Brilliant display of Māori culture ends Harry, Meghan's tour
Prince Harry and Meghan enjoyed a stunning day in Rotorua to wrap up their royal tour.
History hovers over Empire past and present
Harry and Meghan enjoyed the final day of their tour in our most hospitable city, Rotorua.
Crowd delighted as royal couple stroll in the Government Gardens
A big crowd gathered at the Government Gardens in Rotorua as the royal couple walked past.
Impressive pōwhiri a spectacular display of tikanga Māori on royal tour.
Spine-tingling show of tikanga Māori wraps up the royals' final day on tour.
Toddler slips through barricade to greet Prince Harry
It was Prince Harry to the rescue this afternoon after a toddler made a break for it.
Fleet murder trial jury off home for night
Jury goes home for night in trial of pair charged with murder of Raymond and James Fleet.
International media blown away by 'spectacular' powhiri
"It's a hell of a way to end the tour. That ceremony was so powerful."
Royals visit kiwi hatchery and name two kiwi chicks
The duke and duchess visit the kiwi house at Rainbow Springs.
Fleet murders: Rotorua jury begins deliberations
The jury was sent out to begin their deliberations just before 1pm today.
Te Arawa recognises importance of royal visit
Royal pair's visit of huge significance to Te Arawa.
Korowai gifted to Meghan at pōwhiri
Ngāti Whakaue elder Norma Sturley has created a korowai especially for the Duchess.
Royal meeting puts mental health in spotlight
A group of three young Māori have been selected to meet with the royal couple.
Rotorua designers eager to see royal outfits
Rotorua designers are waiting to see what Prince Harry and Meghan wear during their visit.
Rotorua bubbling with excitement over Harry and Meghan
Resident Rotorua royals fan Barry Jenkins is excited about the visit.
All Work and Income offices to get $2.5m makeover
All of Work and Income's offices will get a makeover to make them friendlier.
Your guide to Rotorua's royal visit: All you need to know
Weather, transport, everything you need to know ahead of the royal couple's arrival.
Fleets murder trial: Defence makes closing statements
The defence has summed up in the trial for the murders of Raymond and James Fleet.
Threatening to kill Prime Minister charge dropped
A Taupō man no longer faces a charge of threatening to kill Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.