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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.
'We're definitely coming back here' Ngongotaha resident says
Ngongotaha residents will return to live in the suburb despite recent floods.
Power back on in Rotorua following widespread outage
Power has been cut to the wider Rotorua district.
Tumunui tomo captivates the nation
Tumunui South Farm manager Colin Tremain has been amazed with the response to tomo.
Rescue chopper helps with birth of premature twins
Service essential in getting specialist help to woman.
Surprise manslaughter plea in biker's death
Don Turei had just left a wedding. A rival gang member has now admitted killing him.
Paraplegic's 'incredibly brave' return to Rotorua
Woman returns to the city where she became a paraplegic to take on the Rotorua Marathon.
Hole-y cow! Deluge leaves huge chasm on farm
A 20m-deep hole has opened up in Tumunui South. Geologists are looking into it.
Rotorua flood: 'Everyday we find new bits of damage'
Frustrated residents are being assured by the council they will get help.
Resident wants plug pulled on Ngongotaha development
But authorities believe the flood risk can be mitigated through the site design.