Burns victim has long road ahead
A Whakatane man suffers serious burns after going back into a burning house.
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Scooter driver dies after crash with car
Police serious crash unit investigating circumstances of fatal Rotorua scooter crash.
Logging company fined $100K over worker injury
The worker was seriously injured after he was hit by a rolling log.
Drifting, a new Kiwi activity for thrill-seeking tourists
Drift tourism launched at NZ Chinese Travel and Tourism Association event.
Car crashes outside Ford Rd Four Square after chase
A car has crashed outside the Four Square on Ford Rd.
'Nobody cared at all': Woman forced to give birth alone to stillborn child speaks
The woman, who had no medical help, is still suffering from PTSD six months on.
Gang members told men to dig up body
Three men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members
$27.4m announced for Rotorua Lakefront and forest
The funding has come from the Government's Provincial Growth Fund.
Nats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebration
Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.
Assaulted bus drivers and gang chants reason for Fordlands bus suspension
One bus driver is calling for a "peace settlement" residents and the public buses.
Firefighter retires after 50 years' service
Colin Rolfe has received his 50-year service medal and retired in the same week.
Judge denounces 'plague of gang violence', jails man for axe attack
Plague of gang violence must stop or there will be more tragedies, judge says.
Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
Rotorua man sentenced for careless driving causing death
Benjamin William Richardson was sentenced for careless driving causing death.
NZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crown
The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.
'Beautiful koro' remembered by close friend
Nikora Nathan Apirana, 50, was farewelled yesterday after a fatal crash last weekend.
Rose Murfitt: The face of cochlea implants
Rotorua's Rose Murfitt is thriving after a battle for publicly funded hearing implants.
Truck driver predicts more crashes
There have been seven truck crashes on roads around the Bay of Plenty so far this month.
Taupo toddler remains critical after medical mishap
The toddler remains in a critical condition due to a medical event at its Taupo home.
NZ Māori-Tonga league match called off
NZ Māori-Tonga league match called off due to lack of support from NRL.
After 12 years in the dark Kiwi woman returns to work
Depression and grief after the loss of a son left Laures angry, unemployed and alone.
Child flown to hospital in critical condition
Emergency services were notified of the Broadland incident around 5.50pm today.
Nikora Nathan Apirana named as motorcyclist in Reporoa fatal crash
The man was from Murupara and died in an accident on Saturday.
Rotorua: Activities central
Four great family-friendly entertainments in Rotorua for the school holidays.
Lotto wins in Rotorua and Hamilton
Two Lotto players will be popping the champagne after each winning $500,000.
Revealed: Tonga set to face NZ Māori in Rotorua
Rotorua could host a blockbuster test match between Tonga and New Zealand Māori.
Woman admits punching, smacking children
Smacking, punching and slapping her children has seen a Rotorua woman in court.
Safety issues behind Fordlands bus bypass
A Rotorua woman is having a hard time catching the bus after the service was rerouted.
Return of the ashes of baby Desmond after 55 years
Desmond Rogers' remains arrived in a small white casket last month, with fallen personnel.
Mum's appeal fails over ill-treatment of daughter
She drove "significantly" drunk with her daughter in the back seat before crashing.
Fortnite affecting pupil behaviour: principals
Rotorua principals have asked parents to monitor what their children are doing online.
Two seriously injured in Tokoroa tanker crash
Major delays are expected after a crash involving a truck and car in Tokoroa.
Couple jailed for $130k jewellery store thefts
Anthony Gene Wharton, 44, and Kayla Huhana Matatahi, 20, stole from three separate stores.