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![Coach who assaulted teens back at school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coach who assaulted teens back at school
School says Ngarimu Simpkins in same role as before but he shares it with a second person.
![Two seriously injured in crash in Tapapa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two seriously injured in crash in Tapapa
Two people are seriously injured after a crash between a car and truck in Tapapa.
![Man at Hume Pine hospitalised with moderate injuries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man at Hume Pine hospitalised with moderate injuries
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.
![Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall
Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.
![New Red Stag plant to create 40 jobs in Rotorua region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Red Stag plant to create 40 jobs in Rotorua region
Cross Laminated Timber plant to be built at Red Stag Mill site at Waipa, Rotorua.
![Littlies escape childcare centre on trikes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Littlies escape childcare centre on trikes
An investigation has begun after three 4-year-olds escaped a childcare centre.
![Judge tells teen to 'get off his butt'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Judge tells teen to 'get off his butt'
Rotorua district court judge tells teen he'll be watching for the moment he gets lazy.
![$78,000 in fines for failed tyre recycling venture](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$78,000 in fines for failed tyre recycling venture
The defendants have until April 30 to remove the remaining tyres from the Kawerau site.
![Teacher's body brought onto marae](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teacher's body brought onto marae
Mourners gather to welcome beloved mother and teacher Louise Jones onto marae.
![Pool staff decline invitation to meet with council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pool staff decline invitation to meet with council
Relations between the council and aquatic centre staff have stumbled.
![Arrest after machete incident at Rotorua intersection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Arrest after machete incident at Rotorua intersection
Motorists report a man with a machete at a busy Rotorua intersection.
![Stop-go murder: Quinton Winders to appeal conviction and sentence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stop-go murder: Quinton Winders to appeal conviction and sentence
An appeal will be heard next week relating to the death of road worker George Taiaroa.
![Outpouring of grief for teacher after sudden death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Outpouring of grief for teacher after sudden death
Louise Jones called in sick on Monday morning, now staff and students are in mourning.
![Rotorua police make 'substantial' drug bust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rotorua police make 'substantial' drug bust
Rotorua police fear a week of rising domestic violence.
![SH30 near Benneydale down to one lane after crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
SH30 near Benneydale down to one lane after crash
Drivers warned to allow extra time when travelling on State Highway 30 near Benneydale.
![No arrests five months after suspicious death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No arrests five months after suspicious death
Police say they are still gathering evidence surrounding the death of Neville Butler.
![Update: Bozzone leads off the bike in Taupo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Update: Bozzone leads off the bike in Taupo
New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone leads Ironman New Zealand with just the run to go.
![Head count puts homelessness in the spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Head count puts homelessness in the spotlight
It's hoped the head count will provide information in the quest to reduce homelessness.
![Rotorua Hockey Association ordered to pay $20k to former employee](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rotorua Hockey Association ordered to pay $20k to former employee
The Rotorua Hockey Association failed to provide a safe workplace for its former employee.
![Video shows student being kicked in the head](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Video shows student being kicked in the head
Police have become involved in a serious assault at a Rotorua school this week.
![Video emerges of violent bullying at Rotorua school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Video emerges of violent bullying at Rotorua school
The incident of violent bullying was captured on video by another student.
!['I trusted you ... you destroyed so much of me'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I trusted you ... you destroyed so much of me'
Former Papamoa scout leader jailed for sexual abuse against two young people.
![Car crashes through fence in Rotorua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Car crashes through fence in Rotorua
The car crashed through a ponga fence near the intersection with Sunset Rd about 7.15pm.
![Hatching kiwi chicks caught on camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hatching kiwi chicks caught on camera
Rotorua kiwi chicks captured hatching in rare time-lapse.
![Men accused of interfering with body elect trial by jury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Men accused of interfering with body elect trial by jury
Four plead not guilty, while a fifth pleads guilty and is offered diversion.
![NZ First deputy Fletcher Tabuteau 'stoked'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ First deputy Fletcher Tabuteau 'stoked'
Rotorua-based Tabuteau says commitments to Rotorua and Te Puke a priority.
![Taupo man pleads guilty to manslaughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taupo man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Adrian Ngamotu, 55, entered the plea in the High Court at Rotorua today.
![Suspicious van approaching children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Suspicious van approaching children
The van has been seen on several occasions in Glenholme in the last week.