Royals visit kiwi hatchery and name two kiwi chicks
The duke and duchess visit the kiwi house at Rainbow Springs.
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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.
Nine-months' home detention for trying to bribe a juror with $5000
The former girlfriend of a gang member offered $5000 to a juror in boyfriend's case.
Soggy success as Meghan claims gumboot-throwing crown over Harry
Aucklanders will today get a glimpse of Prince Harry and Meghan at the viaduct.
'So evil': Staffer stole $140,000 from car dealership
Stephanie Ann Elmiger has been found guilty of 225 counts of theft from her employers.
Rotorua Intermediate horsing around
A brown horse was spotted outside Rotorua Intermediate this morning.
I'm sorry, burglar tells court - hours before he's back stealing again
Raniera Kiriwera has been sentenced after being caught on CCTV breaking into a home stay.
Murder trial: Injuries most severe pathologist had seen
Top pathologist describes Raymond and James Fleet's injuries.
When you need 'to go', Rotorua is a great place to go
When you need to go, turns out Rotorua is a great place to go.
Fleets murder trial: Talk of burning truck after killings
The trial for the murders of Raymond and James Fleet has entered its third week.
Gender-neutral loos contribute to $25.2m building surge
September consents issued by Rotorua Lakes Council in September were down from August.
Whanganui royal watchers headed to Rotorua
A local couple are on the road in their yellow van, hoping to greet Harry and Meghan.
Local Focus: Kiwi ready for royal treatment
Rainbow Springs is ready for royalty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kiwi ready for royal treatment
Rainbow Springs are ready for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sturt: 'I was determined to fight this'
Charles Sturt is breaking his silence over his life-threatening illness.
Rotorua principals prepare for more strikes
Teachers on maternity leave are bringing their babies to class in reliever shortage.
Rotorua is getting a fresh lick of paint ahead of the royal visit
Teams of workers and volunteers are hard at work getting the city ready.
Rolling out the red carpet: Businesses gear up to host Harry and Meghan
Kiwi businesses are preparing to roll out the red carpet for royal visit next week.
Cricket: Preparation is key for Black Caps ahead of UAE tour
The Black Caps will play their first T20 international on Wednesday.
'It wasn't me who murdered them': Fleet accused's police interview
Defendant's police interview is played for the jury.
Murder accused could not tell who bodies were
Fleets' bodies were so bloodied and beaten, accused couldn't tell who they were.
Gang member admits having knife for protection against rivals
A Mongrel Mob gang member explains why he was holding a dangerous knife in public.
Kasey and Karena Bird to cook for royal couple
Karena and Kasey Bird will be catering for the royals in Rotorua.