Cracked windscreen grounds Air NZ plane
Fire crews attended the scene at Rotorua Airport on Thursday night.
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Woman still suffering three years after car crash
A Rotorua woman is praying a Sydney neurosurgeon can restore her quality of life.
Elderly woman victim in 'disgusting' mugging
Attack on elderly woman with dementia the second incident of this type in three months.
Top cop appointment: What Police minister would have done different
Police minister says he may have acted differently if he known then what he knows now.
Man pleads not guilty to river murder of 2-year-old girl
A man has appeared in the High Court at Rotorua this morning charged with murder.
Shipton-Schollum rape victim: Top cop should go
The woman raped by Brad Shipton and Bob Schollum says Wally Haumaha should resign.
Mudtopia cost $1.6m to deliver
Running Mudtopia cost more than $1.6m and the loss was over $600,000.
Rotorua Girls' High recognised for governance
The school received $20,000 and professional development for the win.
St Michael's new principal a former pupil
The new principal attended the school as a pupil and has returned as principal.
Jury released for the day in gang trial
A jury has been released until tomorrow while the court deals with unrelated matters.
Under the needle - A Pākehā's tā moko experience
I'm not Māori but my new tā moko tells my past, my future - my story.
Teens abuse small bird in appalling video
A group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.
Bridges says probe should be broadened
Peters says he did not need to disclose Hauhama's former links to NZ First to cabinet.
Final whistle blows for former All Black Mark Irwin
Mark Irwin has been remembered as a 'marvellous' father, All Black idol and caring doctor.
Transtasman kayaker Scott Donaldson set to make landfall
Scott Donaldson has now been at sea for six weeks.
Black Power gang trial enters second week
Six gang members are on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Sports mad teen's new shot at life after brain bleed
Jadon Probert's wish came true when he had a photography session in Rotorua with his hero.
Reports of person and child in lake sparks police callout
A young child is missing in an incident at Lake Matahina in the Eastern Bay.
Waioeka Gorge to reopen at midday for daylight hours
The Waioeka Gorge will re-open at midday today, but only in daylight hours.
Local Focus: Taking it to the world stage
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Local Focus: Where to next for Rotorua cultural tourism?
Māori tourism is booming, but where to from here? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Women's rugby enters final round
Baywide women's rugby teams will play out the end of the round robin this weekend.
$811,624 earmarked for Rotorua Lakefront and forest projects
The Government will contribute to two of Rotorua Lakes Council's 'Big Moves' projects.
McClay to meet NZ Post over branch closures in Rotorua, Te Puke
Services to close in Rotorua and Te Puke.
Rotorua teachers and principals meet over pay offers
The meeting is one of many being held around the country to determine strike action.
Rotorua hāngī one of world's top 10 experiences
The uniquely Kiwi attraction has been voted for by the website's 600 million users.
Old missile found in Taupō, area cordoned off
The area around Taupō Museum has been cordoned off after an old missile was found.
Anonymous witnesses testify at gang trial
The trial of six Black Power gang members continues in the High Court at Rotorua.
Back-to-back frosts in Rotorua difficult for drivers
Police warn motorists to take care after more ice-related crashes in the region.
Frosty start as Rotorua drops to -2.9C overnight
The city was in contention as one of the coldest cities in the North Island.
Police witnesses recall 'chaos' at gang funeral
Evidence is being heard in the trial of 6 gang members in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Slug gun fired into Rotorua classroom
The squad called yesterday afternoon found a group of youth with two slug guns.
Car in water at Sulphur Point, Rotorua
Ambulance crews were the first at the scene near Queen's Dr at 2pm.
Kayaker Scott Donaldson edges closer to New Zealand
The question still remains of where the kayaker will make landfall.