Rotorua Hospital's anaesthetic technicians begin seven-day strike
Elective surgeries that require a general anaesthetic have been cancelled or postponed.
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More police seek counselling for trauma on the job
The number of police seeking professional help after trauma on the job has tripled.
Surviving three days in a motorhome with the kids
Alexia Santamaria explains how to make a close-quarters holiday work.
'The angels have you in their keeping'
Mourners have gathered at Te Pākira Marae to farewell five members of the same whānau
The Big Read: Toddler left brain damaged after choking on apple at daycare
Neihana Renata's family say their son's tragic choking incident has to spark change.
SH30 closed after serious crash in Rotoma, near Rotorua
Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 2.15pm.
Couple found not guilty in relation to uncle's death
Closing addresses given in the trial of the manslaughter of Neville Butler.
Cheapest gas station in NZ watches as national price rises to $2.20
Te Ngae Rd Mobil has been called 'ground zero' for creating a competitive market.
Te Arawa Memorial tekoteko broken in car crash
The recently refurbished Te Arawa Memorial was crashed into on Tuesday night.
Donkey spotted roaming Rotorua road
Police have received a number of calls about a donkey roaming the streets
Māori Pioneer Battalion landed home 100 years ago today
Rousing Auckland welcome and pub ban for Māori soldiers in World War 1 a century ago.
Survivor of horror crash that killed five visits marae where bodies of family kept
Aroha Morgan-Rangikataua, 14, will join her family on the marae today.
Sisters, father and cousin of horror crash brought on to marae
Te Pākira Marae to receive three sisters, their father and cousin who all died on Monday.
Three sisters, father, cousin killed in crash
Sisters, father and cousin to be brought to marae.
Three students killed in horror crash that claimed five lives
Rotorua school community is in mourning.
Rotorua Intermediate student killed in Kinleith crash
One girl is dead while her 11-year-old brother remains in a serious condition.
One dead after serious crash on Te Puke Highway
The driver of a car died instantly after colliding with a van.
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.
'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.