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Popular community woman farewelled
A service for Francisca Hawkes-Buchanan will be held today in Rotorua.
Motorcyclist injured after hitting bridge near Rotorua
Police are at the scene of a motorbike crash in Rotorua.
Fire service attend out of control burn off near Rotorua
A rural burn-off has got out of control near Rotorua this afternoon.
Man jailed for firing shotgun near playground
Cody James Fane fired a sawn-off rifle at a rival gang member in Kuirau Park.
Couple stoned on synthetic cannabis as police took baby away
The couple were high on synthetic cannabis in public while caring for the child.
Lack of employment records see Rotorua's Lovely India restaurant fined $10k
The owners of the Lovely India restaurant showed their not-so-lovely side to officials.
Rotorua Airport getting $4.4m upgrade
Including new security, earthquake strengthening and a redesign of airport terminals.
Buses back on 'unsafe' Rotorua route after peace talks
Bus services return after a commitment by all sides, including gang representatives.
Mum's bedside vigil as jockey battles head injury after horrific spill
Prognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab
Woman who died in scooter crash named
The woman was Francisca Maria Hawkes-Buchanan from Rotorua.
Local Focus: Aerial 1080 drops opposed in Mamaku
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Aerial drops of 1080 opposed by those living nearby
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former meth addict: P is 'the devil'
Rahera Wild was addicted to meth for 16 years. Now she's been clean for almost three.
Time running out for $10k winning Lotto ticket
A Rotorua Lotto ticket worth $10,000 is the only unclaimed ticket in the Bay of Plenty.
Fatal scooter crash intersection was unsafe, witness says
Fatal scooter crash was at an intersection a witness says is unsafe.
Jockey's fall: 'I might not walk again'
Vance was left with smashed teeth, two punctured lungs and five fractures in her spine.
Whānau asked to vote for settlement process
Whakatōhea welcomes Waitangi Tribunal recommendation asking for iwi to vote.
Murdered man's father: Get tougher on gangs
Retired police officer Graham Bell and Rendall Jack say police are too soft on gangs.
Burns victim has long road ahead
A Whakatane man suffers serious burns after going back into a burning house.
Scooter driver dies after crash with car
Police serious crash unit investigating circumstances of fatal Rotorua scooter crash.
Logging company fined $100K over worker injury
The worker was seriously injured after he was hit by a rolling log.
Drifting, a new Kiwi activity for thrill-seeking tourists
Drift tourism launched at NZ Chinese Travel and Tourism Association event.
Car crashes outside Ford Rd Four Square after chase
A car has crashed outside the Four Square on Ford Rd.
'Nobody cared at all': Woman forced to give birth alone to stillborn child speaks
The woman, who had no medical help, is still suffering from PTSD six months on.
Gang members told men to dig up body
Three men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members
$27.4m announced for Rotorua Lakefront and forest
The funding has come from the Government's Provincial Growth Fund.
Nats: Winston Peters must reveal who invited him to Wally Haumaha celebration
Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.
Assaulted bus drivers and gang chants reason for Fordlands bus suspension
One bus driver is calling for a "peace settlement" residents and the public buses.
Firefighter retires after 50 years' service
Colin Rolfe has received his 50-year service medal and retired in the same week.
Judge denounces 'plague of gang violence', jails man for axe attack
Plague of gang violence must stop or there will be more tragedies, judge says.
Rotorua rescue helicopter sold amid service shake-up
'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'
Rotorua man sentenced for careless driving causing death
Benjamin William Richardson was sentenced for careless driving causing death.
NZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crown
The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.