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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
Petition opposing Rotorua Lakefront presented
Rotorua Lakes Council has received a petition opposing the $40m Lakefront Redevelopment.
Midwives leaving for Australia for better pay and conditions
Striking midwives say they are burnt out and feel under valued.
'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'
Tiny Deane's plan to set up Auckland homeless shelter
Rotorua's Tiny Deane is helping to set up a homeless shelter in Auckland.
'I'm too scared to live here', says man after tree falls on his house
A Rotorua man says he's too scared to live in his house after a rotten tree fell on it.
Solar panels to reveal if Ōhope Beach School is the sunniest
Pupils of Ōhope Beach School are tracking their solar energy.
'Larger than life figure' farewelled
Robert 'Tommo' Thompson who played for the Māori All Blacks and the Wallabies has died.
Coroner takes unusual step of suppressing crash victim's name
A coroner has ruled a man who died in a crash following a police chase will not be named.
Firefighters at large scrub fire north of Taupō
Firefighters were called to the fire about 3.10pm.
Teenager critical after car crashes into power pole
One person is critically injured after a car smashed into a power pole in Rotorua.
Bomb competition and floating music festival to return
FLOAT is NZ's only floating music festival, it will again be held in Rotorua in 2019.
$10m runaway: Untold story of Rotorua woman who fled with bank cash
Telefeature Runaway Millionaires will show on TV One in the new year.
Cricket: BOP development hit the road
The Bay of Plenty development cricket team start their season on Sunday.
Nigel Peterson's dad: 'You can speculate, but then you drive yourself mad'
It's been one year since Nigel Peterson went missing.
Remembering baby Karter: Tournament raises awareness of SUDI
Tournament a chance to remember Karter Kapu-ai-waho Jarmie Fraser and other SUDI babies.
Forgery trial forced to wait 18 months
A trial date has been set for Sir Howard Morrison's daughter, Donna Grant.
Woman indecently assaulted by taxi driver
A Rotorua taxi driver will be sentenced for indecently assaulting his passenger.
Electric shock: Chopper was available
The Ministry of Health say rescue chopper was not needed during an emergency this week.
MP: Rescue helicopter response 'appalling'
Rotorua MP Todd McClay has hit out after a patient was left without a chopper
Mother to spend Christmas behind bars for charges relating to her toddler
Southern Cheyenne Thompson appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Man fighting for life after workplace electric shock
Emergency services attended the incident involving powerlines near Rotorua.
All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai
Back from injury, Bay sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is happy to be contracted.
Keep Whanganui beautiful: plea by Craig
Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
Motivation no issue for Black Ferns Sevens
The Black Ferns Sevens in full preparation mode for the Dubai Sevens.
New York Times blogger trapped by Rotorua's volcanic charm
The Times columnist emerged from the hotpools with glowing reviews and just one complaint.
Armed police close Te Ngae Rd in morning raid
Detours were in place as armed police closed Te Ngae Rd.