Firefighters at large scrub fire north of Taupō
Firefighters were called to the fire about 3.10pm.
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Teenager critical after car crashes into power pole
One person is critically injured after a car smashed into a power pole in Rotorua.
Bomb competition and floating music festival to return
FLOAT is NZ's only floating music festival, it will again be held in Rotorua in 2019.
$10m runaway: Untold story of Rotorua woman who fled with bank cash
Telefeature Runaway Millionaires will show on TV One in the new year.
Cricket: BOP development hit the road
The Bay of Plenty development cricket team start their season on Sunday.
Nigel Peterson's dad: 'You can speculate, but then you drive yourself mad'
It's been one year since Nigel Peterson went missing.
Remembering baby Karter: Tournament raises awareness of SUDI
Tournament a chance to remember Karter Kapu-ai-waho Jarmie Fraser and other SUDI babies.
Forgery trial forced to wait 18 months
A trial date has been set for Sir Howard Morrison's daughter, Donna Grant.
Woman indecently assaulted by taxi driver
A Rotorua taxi driver will be sentenced for indecently assaulting his passenger.
Electric shock: Chopper was available
The Ministry of Health say rescue chopper was not needed during an emergency this week.
MP: Rescue helicopter response 'appalling'
Rotorua MP Todd McClay has hit out after a patient was left without a chopper
Mother to spend Christmas behind bars for charges relating to her toddler
Southern Cheyenne Thompson appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.
Man fighting for life after workplace electric shock
Emergency services attended the incident involving powerlines near Rotorua.
All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai
Back from injury, Bay sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is happy to be contracted.
Keep Whanganui beautiful: plea by Craig
Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
Motivation no issue for Black Ferns Sevens
The Black Ferns Sevens in full preparation mode for the Dubai Sevens.
New York Times blogger trapped by Rotorua's volcanic charm
The Times columnist emerged from the hotpools with glowing reviews and just one complaint.
Armed police close Te Ngae Rd in morning raid
Detours were in place as armed police closed Te Ngae Rd.
Rotorua comes together for Armistice Day
The Rotorua community came together to commemorate the centenary of Armistice Day.
Gang shooting appeal dismissed
The appeal on grounds including jury intimidation, was dismissed.
Coroner rules two men died after using synthetics
The Coroner has ruled that using synthetic drugs led to the deaths of two men,
Entries fly in for Suzuki Series
Suzuki Series organisers have been inundated with entries for the upcoming season.
Community pantries cleared out, forced to close
Pataka Kai is bringing communities together, but some individuals are taking too much.
Armed robbery at Rotorua fish and chip shop
Two men armed with a hammer have robbed a Rotorua fish and chip shop.
Royal hug: What Kiwi toddler Catalina told Meghan
Catalina Rivera slipped through the barriers for a moment with Meghan that went viral.
Porirua mayor's family live in Rotorua
Porirua mayor Mike Tana called out about family still living in Rotorua
True hospitality shown to media at Rotorua marae
International media were blown away by the formal welcome they received.
Stolen copper pipes force temporary closure of kohanga reo
Roughly four metres of copper pipe was taken from the kohanga at some point in October.
How a Kiwi royal fan got her wish and a taste of celebrity
Kiwi woman shares what it was like to shake hands with Meghan Markle.
James Fleet's mother: 'My son didn't deserve to die'
Bron Fleet speaks for the first time publicly about her son.
Wild winds give way to sunnier Sunday
A trampoline took flight overnight on Mackay St in Wainuiomata, and landed on a roof.