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More arrests as police target Rotorua meth ring
Three more people have been arrested as Rotorua police crack down on methamphetamine.
Monster trout released into Lake Rotorua
Anglers have been given the chance to chase monster-sized trout in Lake Rotorua.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Bay of Plenty
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Bay of Plenty today.
Operation Centurion trio imprisoned
Operation Centurion was centred around the Head Hunters gang and methamphetamine supply.
Proposed new trust aims to revive rescue chopper service
From November 1, Rotorua has been covered by helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton.
Damning report on Rotorua floods: 'Could have reduced known flood risk'
An independent review panel into the April floods has released its report.
Brothers to walk bride down aisle after father's death
John Lickfold was supposed to be giving his daughter away this weekend.
Crash victim Hollie Snell expected to make full recovery
Hollie Snell has a long road ahead but is expected to make a full recovery.
Inquest hears mother of three crashed into truck carrying house
A Lower Hutt mother died when her vehicle smashed into a truck carrying a house.
Multimillion-dollar upgrade for Rotorua resort
Rotorua's visitor industry is spending big bucks to re-invest.
Robbed BP staff 'quite shaken'
Two men armed with a gun have robbed a Rotorua fuel station overnight.
Suspected pet cat killer on loose in Mamaku
Animal welfare inspector Talia Jenkins said the cats' injuries were "horrific".
All Blacks Sevens go down to South Africa at Cape Town Sevens
All Blacks Sevens finish last sevens campaign of the year.
Man dies in car from medical emergency
A person is in a critical condition outside Lakes Primecare in Rotorua.
Driving programme aims to keep offenders out of prison
Supporters says getting a driving licence is a key step to keeping people out of prison.
Three men who attempted to dig up body sentenced
Shannon Apirana, Sebastien Wineera and Ryan Lingman were sentenced.
Taxi driver sentenced for indecent assault
Judge Maree McKenzie handed down a sentence including four months' home detention.
Rotorua murder-accused remanded without plea
Jason Wiremu Poihipi faces a murder charge in Rotorua.
Arrest after motel fire in Rotorua
Two people arrested in relation to a fire at a Rotorua motel early this morning.
Mata Mihinui: From Whakarewarewa pā to the 'NZ Herald'
Retiring "Herald" sub editor reflects on a life lived in both Māori and Pakeha worlds.
Four arrested, $420k of meth seized in overnight raids
Police executed search warrants related to the sale and supply of methamphetamine.
Letters: Library needs more school science text books
Rotorua Daily Post readers have their say.
Housing planned for farmland bordering Rotorua
A zone change of Pukehangi land is needed to speed up development, the council says.
Man dies after spa pool incident in Rotorua
A young man has died following an incident in a private spa pool in Ohinemutu, Rotorua.
Mudtopia escapes Auditor-General scrutiny
Despite a request from a local residents group the office won't investigate.
Lake is a 'taonga not a toilet', iwi group says
Te Arawa Lakes Trust has announced it will not support the council's wastewater plan.
Teenagers the future of cricket umpiring
The two new umpires have only been in the job since August.
Social worker changing system that raised her
Renee Porter saw Oranga Tamariki as the first step to change a "negative and sad system".
High number of crashes disappoints Whakatāne police
Whakatāne police attended 10 crashes between Friday afternoon and 5.30pm on Sunday.
Person hurt on rafting trip northeast of Rotorua
Emergency services were alerted just before 2pm.
Firm fined $13,000 after sacking worker who kept falling asleep
Sam Ward claimed he was unjustifiably dismissed, CSL said he was granted sabbatical leave.
Sons smoke synthetic cannabis hours after drug killed their dad
Details about shocking synthetic cannabis use involving a dead man have been revealed.