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Man charged over deaths of three Bay of Plenty road workers weeps outside court
A man has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.

Fundraising plea for Whitinga Harris to fight aggressive cancer
Former Rotorua man Whitinga Harris needs your help to stay alive for the sake of his sons.

Man pleads not guilty to gang shooting threat at MP offices
A man has been charged with threatening to get gang members to shoot MP offices.

Woman gets gang tattoos removed: 'I didn't want people to make judgments'
On Kathleen Albert's left hand there is a gang patch, a swastika, and layers of names.

Gang member who shot gun near playground successfully appeals sentence
Cody James Fane has successfully appealed sentence for Kuirau Park shooting.

Local Focus: Hundreds turn up to Rotorua Lakefront vigil
Show of unity in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Bullies, thugs and drug dealers' ruining CBD
Bullies, thugs, and drug dealers are threatening Rotorua's CBD, business owners say.

Māori artist's heartwarming tribute to Muslim community
The artist revealed the painting represents culture, religion, sadness and unity.

Deep mark has been left on heart of Mahaveen Syeda
Rotorua woman shares her hopes for a peaceful and secure life moving forward.

Racial abuse shocked stallholder at Thursday Night Market
Nabih Mansour of Mansour's Kitchen was rattled after an unfamiliar experience in Rotorua.

Hospital chaplain's cancer shock after retiring
Retired Rotorua Hospital chaplain Ray Bloomfield has been diagnosed with cancer.

'One stupid person can't change our view'
A Muslim family is among Rotorua's newest citizens and says they feel like New Zealanders.

Locals get a taste of action on day two of Crankworx
Locals can catch more action at Skyline today and tomorrow with proof of address.

Call for 50-hour Facebook blackout for Christchurch massacre victims
The blackout is set to take place at 1.40pm this Friday, a week since the shootings began.

Firearm seller says he's not comfortable with some of his customers
'Some of them we suspect are on drugs and all sorts of things'

'Be more tolerant' urges Te Arawa kaumatua
Rotorua is standing strong in its grief and support for its Muslim community.

'Through the good and the bad, we love this country'
"The attack looked just like a game. Most of the time since, we have just wanted to cry."

Tame Iti: 'Everyone needs to work on their attitude'
Tame Iti speaks about the Christchurch murders.

Samantha Olley: The search for solace after Christchurch attack
COMMENT: Two of New Zealand's darkest days, in the same city, just eight years apart.

'We are all human' Rotorua remembers Christchurch shootings
Members of the Rotorua community gathered at the marae at Ōhinemutu to remember.

'It was on my mind': Terror attack 'heartbreaking' for champ
On the back of a fifth national title, Cooper spoke about the massacre in his hometown.

Rotorua continuing to show support for Christchurch
Rotorua's mayor says 'we are all paralysed by our horror and shock'.

Rotorua vigils to mark Christchurch shootings
A vigil this evening will allow the community to stand in solidarity with Christchurch.

Opinion: Our country is supposed to be safe
No longer can we look down our noses at gun crime in America.

Local Focus: Rotorua students protest despite the rain
Hundreds of students show concerns for climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Rotorua students protest despite the rain
"We're doing this for ourselves". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'The squealing still haunts me' - Repeat shoplifter sentenced for running over worker
Lisa Doyle has been sent to prison after running over a grandmother while shoplifting.