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Rotorua council looks to scrap Mudtopia
Mudtopia attracted about 14,000 visitors but only 1500 of those tickets were sold.
Scion launches a $2.5 million innovation hub in Rotorua
Scion has launched a $2.5 million innovation hub.
Opinion: Historic deluge scary to witness
No, no one was hurt, but hours of clean up, stress and frustration lies ahead.
Family tackle marathon in tribute to Bernie
Bernie Portenski's family have unfinished business at the Rotorua Marathon.
Rotorua flood clean-up begins
Rotorua had its wettest hour in 54 years when 51.8mm of rain fell from 10am yesterday.
Mayor and Civil Defence Minister questioned over floods
Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi is in Ngongotaha.
Heavy rain creates waterfall in pharmacy
Pharmacy owners says clean-up after dramatic flood will take at least a week.
School closed because of damage to bridge
Lake Rerewhakaaitu School is closed for the day as bus routes are changed
'Out of a horror movie': Rotorua wakes to flooding devastation
Residents evacuated after torrential rain inundated Rotorua yesterday
Flooding lashes the North Island
Bands of rain will continue today and are expected to clear tomorrow.
Rotorua floods: State of Emergency declared in Ngongotaha
Residents have described their devastation as floodwaters ripped through their homes.
Passengers in tears after lightning strikes Air NZ flight
A flight from Auckland to Rotorua was redirected after lightning struck the plane.
Rescued dad: 'We should have flipped ... we're just lucky it didn't'
Dad, daughter who survived appalling conditions for 2 days recount their horror on board.
Three arrested following armed robbery and police chase
Three people are likely to face numerous charges after a robbery and police chase today.
Civil Defence warning as flooding lashes Coromandel, Bay of Plenty
Roads and bridges are closed while properties have turned into swimming pools.
Man dies while diving in Lake Rotoma, Rotorua
A man has died while diving at Lake Rotoma near Rotorua today.
Drug raid accused refuses to enter prison video booth
A further 20 arrests from the Kawerau police raids have been remanded in Tauranga Court.
Synthetic cannabis 'an open can of worms'
Father says the "psychoactive killer drug" has harmed his whanau and the community.
Doors open for offline conversations
The discussion group "for anyone and everyone" is an alternative to social media.
Bay of Plenty man found guilty on raft of sex charges
A jury has found a Bay of Plenty man guilty of a raft of sex-related charges.
'Zombie' mum exposed children to synthetic drugs
A Rotorua woman has been sentenced for two charges of ill treatment of a child.
More accused deny charges stemming from police raids
A fresh round of court appearances followed Eastern Bay police raids on March 27.
Rotorua at heart of 'Gallipoli Holy Grail'
"He was away from home, it seems he was bringing home to him, and his guardians too."
Lest We Forget: Anzac Day remembered by young and old
About 18,000 people gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the dawn service.
Car hits power pole in Ngongotaha, 381 customers lose power
A car hit a power pole and caught on fire in Ngongotaha, 381 customers lose power.
Rotorua's Talei Morrison's cancer spreads but she urges people to believe
Renowned kapa haka performer Talei Morrison plans to eradicate the disease from her body.
Garage explodes in fire, man burned
Neighbours saw huge flames from a garage fire in Ngongotaha.
Teen fined over trout-hatchery poaching
A teen trout poacher has been fined $700 for stealing fish from the trout hatchery.
Win for mayors over rescue helicopters
Health Minister reassures mayors on central North Island rescue helicopter services.
Sleep disorder investigated in fatal crash
A man has appeared in court charged with the death of Aleshia McGrath last year.
Teen charged with interfering with body nearly a free man
A teen charged with interfering with a dead body is on the road to be conviction-free.