Pukekohe childcare centre downgraded after animal faeces found in sandpit
Kids Count Pukekohe has been found to have breached four early childhood regulations.
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Revealed: Harry and Meghan's great NZ adventure
Royal couple will visit Auckland, Rotorua and Wellington during their five-day stay.
Rotorua man arrested after allegedly evading police twice
The 31-year-old allegedly failed to stop for police twice in one day.
Reformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'
Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Car crashes and flips on roof following earlier police pursuit
Police seen speeding through streets prior to car rolling and a driver being trapped.
Local Focus: 'For many gang members, going to prison is fun'
Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi mum's clever call to keep kids safe this Halloween
Jesse Charters' Facebook post has received more than 200 responses in two days.
Google sends oglers flocking to farm sinkhole
Rotorua tomo has become an attraction for locals and tourists.
Picturesque park plagued by drug users
People appear to be smoking drugs among memorial trees dedicated to loved ones.
Landlords quitting rental market over concerns about regulatory changes
It's a challenging time for Rotorua landlords, renters and property managers
Rubbish truck fan gets a special visit
One-year-old Blake Gallacher was so excited when the rubbish truck came to his house.
Trout fishing about camaraderie and scenery
If you catch a fish that's just a bonus says one fisherman.
Popular community woman farewelled
A service for Francisca Hawkes-Buchanan will be held today in Rotorua.
Motorcyclist injured after hitting bridge near Rotorua
Police are at the scene of a motorbike crash in Rotorua.
Fire service attend out of control burn off near Rotorua
A rural burn-off has got out of control near Rotorua this afternoon.
Man jailed for firing shotgun near playground
Cody James Fane fired a sawn-off rifle at a rival gang member in Kuirau Park.
Couple stoned on synthetic cannabis as police took baby away
The couple were high on synthetic cannabis in public while caring for the child.
Lack of employment records see Rotorua's Lovely India restaurant fined $10k
The owners of the Lovely India restaurant showed their not-so-lovely side to officials.
Rotorua Airport getting $4.4m upgrade
Including new security, earthquake strengthening and a redesign of airport terminals.
Buses back on 'unsafe' Rotorua route after peace talks
Bus services return after a commitment by all sides, including gang representatives.
Mum's bedside vigil as jockey battles head injury after horrific spill
Prognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab
Woman who died in scooter crash named
The woman was Francisca Maria Hawkes-Buchanan from Rotorua.
Local Focus: Aerial 1080 drops opposed in Mamaku
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Aerial drops of 1080 opposed by those living nearby
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former meth addict: P is 'the devil'
Rahera Wild was addicted to meth for 16 years. Now she's been clean for almost three.
Time running out for $10k winning Lotto ticket
A Rotorua Lotto ticket worth $10,000 is the only unclaimed ticket in the Bay of Plenty.
Fatal scooter crash intersection was unsafe, witness says
Fatal scooter crash was at an intersection a witness says is unsafe.
Jockey's fall: 'I might not walk again'
Vance was left with smashed teeth, two punctured lungs and five fractures in her spine.
Whānau asked to vote for settlement process
Whakatōhea welcomes Waitangi Tribunal recommendation asking for iwi to vote.
Murdered man's father: Get tougher on gangs
Retired police officer Graham Bell and Rendall Jack say police are too soft on gangs.
Burns victim has long road ahead
A Whakatane man suffers serious burns after going back into a burning house.
Scooter driver dies after crash with car
Police serious crash unit investigating circumstances of fatal Rotorua scooter crash.
Logging company fined $100K over worker injury
The worker was seriously injured after he was hit by a rolling log.