Police satisfied with first day's search
A bush search for missing autistic man Nigel Peterson began in Rotorua today.
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Government contributes $15,000 to mayoral flood fund
The funding was announced during Prime Minister Jacinda Arden's visit to Rotorua today.
Resurrection of forestry service celebrated
Te Uru Rākau will be based in Rotorua, a town ministers call the heart of forestry
Police seeking witnesses to fatal Kawerau crash
Police plead for drivers to pull over and stop.
Farm's enormous sinkhole set to get even bigger
GNS scientist Bradley Scott says the layers of ground reveal the history of the land.
'When do girls lose body confidence?'
Documentary aims to pinpoint why and when girls lose confidence in themselves.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Thousands of school children take on mini marathon
2,500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ute on roof in Rotorua, highway lane blocked
The crash happened at around 3pm, and two cars were involved but nobody was trapped.
'This is his chance at life': Young 'superhero' to get life-changing drug
Rotorua's Heath Sutherland now has access to a drug that could save his life.
Post-flood accommodation: Government steps in
To "help people whose homes were damaged by the extreme weather and flooding".
Judge tells repeat drink-driver his life is 'a train wreck'
Judge says something needs to be done after man convicted of drink-driving for 14th time.
Trial set down for truck driver on manslaughter charge
A truck driver has appeared in court facing a manslaughter charge.
Burglary arrest after CCTV made public
A man has been arrested for the burglary at Kerris and Chris Browne's house in March.
Repeat offenders take on tikanga Māori
A new Māori-focused programme for offenders is about to be launched.
Rotorua: Trees company
Tess Nichol enjoys the solitude of a redwood forest, with only a few youthful distractions
Man in court on manslaughter charge
A man charged with causing the death of Neville Butler has appeared in court.
Man charged with Neville Butler's killing
A man has been arrested and charged with the manslaughter of Neville Butler.
Council still finding flood-affected families 'accidentally'
"The character of rural communities is that they are quite stoic people," Andy Bell said.
Rotorua man hit and dragged by his own car
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 5pm.
Ngongotaha state of emergency ends
"We are now moving into a very complex phase of recovery, and that will take some months."
Rotorua Lakes Council to review emergency status
Rotorua's wettest hour ever was recorded last Sunday - 51.8mm of rain fell from 10-11am.
'You have to be pretty crazy to enter': Tears flow at chilli eating champs
It took 14 rounds to whittle seven contestants down to one.
'Pain of missing loved one never stops'
Kararaina Brown says her family knows only too well the heartbreak of a missing loved one.
New research sends Nigel Peterson search to thick bush
New areas will be searched for Nigel Peterson as a result of extensive research.
MP calls for meeting over Toi Ohomai
Tamati Coffey has asked for the meeting following announcements of job cuts.
Police probe looting at Ngongotaha property
"It is just the point of it. Being burgled was the last thing I expected."
Pedestrian hit by bus in Rotorua
A pedestrian has been hit by a bus on Glenfield Rd in Owhata.
Chiefs put a smile on Ngongotaha kids' faces
Chiefs players cheer up children affected by floods.
Rotorua old boys line up for Chiefs
The Chiefs play the Jaguares at Rotorua International Stadium tonight.
Nigel Peterson search to resume 167 days on
It has been 167 days since 33-year-old Nigel Peterson disappeared in Rotorua.
Chiefs inspire the next generation
A group of Chiefs players spoke to Rotorua Boys' High School Rugby Academy players.
Controversial Mudtopia festival scrapped
Mud festival which controversially imported mud from Korea lost $570,000 plus.
Hunter in critical condition after being mistaken for a deer and shot
Hunter shot by companion in the Kaimanawa Ranges.