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US duck boat tragedy: 'Where they were operating is just ridiculous'
The incident is being reported as the deadliest such accident in almost two decades.
Shots fired at cars in Western Heights confirmed by police
Reports of shots being fired at vehicles in Rotorua at the start of last week.
'I was quite astonished': Man witnesses rare mud eruption
The eruption lasted for 40 seconds and saw mud and steam spurt into the air.
Gang member admits putting axe in man's leg
A Mongrel Mob member swung an axe into a Black Power member's leg during a daylight fight.
Man jailed six years for manslaughter of Don Turei Jr
Andrea Taiapa was sentenced to six years and four months imprisonment for manslaughter.
Trike escape: Staff should have called for back up
ABC Sunset Rotorua is licensed for 65 children, including 15 under-two-year-olds.
Mystics snare vital win over Magic
Northern Mystics have bounced back after falling to an all-time low in the Premiership.
Agents sold nearly 10 houses a day in June
An average of 9.8 houses were sold each day in June, REINZ figures show.
'Fog cannon saved me': Dairy owner on knifepoint attack
Dairy manager Rajat Sehdev recommends all dairy owners install a fog cannon.
New Zealand still not equal, says Lizzie Marvelly
Lizzie Marvelly says it's time for men to stand up, women can't do it all on their own.
Ewe are kidding: Sheep has quadruplets
The ewe isn't the first to give birth to quads on the Rotorua lifestyle block.
Elderly driver misses tree, crashes into house
Police said there were no details about what caused the crash.
Crash victim's pregnant partner speaks out
'Perry cried when he heard the baby's heartbeat.'
Reports of thick fog at site where car and train collided
The collision happened just before 8.30am and a person was seriously injured in the crash.
Gated community for prime land named
More details about an up-market gated community for central city land has been revealed.
New doco being made: When 3 lions escaped circus in Rotorua
A former Rotorua man is making a documentary about the day three circus lions escaped.
Motels only option for some children
Over the past four weeks, on average two Rotorua children have slept in motels each night.
Woman in court over Neville Butler death
Zyla Adonia Loudene Monilita Brittany Tigerlily Butler is facing a charge of manslaughter.
The humble town with New Zealand's hottest property market
Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.
Mixed bag of verdicts for gang trial in Rotorua
The jury has returned verdicts for gang members on trial in Rotorua.
Rotorua nurses rally during strike action
Rotorua nurses are rallying in Kuirau Park after walking off the job at 7am this morning.
Scientist in NZ seeking the origins of life
Could the origins of life be discovered in Rotorua? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: American scientist researches the origins of life in Rotorua
Could the origins of life be discovered in Rotorua? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jury deliberations continue in Black Power trial
Jury deliberations continue in the trial of five Black Power members.
Fifty tickets for seatbelts and cellphones offences
Rotorua police ticketed more than 50 people as part of a crackdown on distracted driving.
Man charged with 2-year-old Arnica Savage's murder named
The 32-year-old man charged with the murder of a 2-year-old at Te Mahoe has been named.
Tauranga man killed in SH36 crash named
Concerns have been raised over the safety of Tauranga's highways following a fatal crash.
Jury retires in Black Power trial
The fate of five Black Power gang members is now in the hands of the jury trying them.
Black Power trial draws to a close
The trial of five Black Power gang members has reached its closing stages.
Defence's closing arguments in Black Power trial
Lawyer claims client was just at the scene of the shooting to see what was going on.
Worker feared he was going to lose his hand
"I felt my arm being pulled into the machine and my immediate reaction was to pull back."
Patch snatch the root of animosity between gangs, Rotorua court hears
A gang patch was at the centre of gang hostilities in Whakatāne, a jury has heard.
Closing arguments begin in Black Power trial
The trial of a group of Black Power gang members has reached its closing stages.