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Trans-Tasman kayaker faced 'being blown back to Australia'
Kayaker Scott Donaldson has now left Lord Howe Island on his way to New Zealand.
People injured following possible robbery in Murupara
Police are responding to reports of a serious assault in Murupara.
Man jailed for Constable Murray Stretch's murder denied parole
Carlos Namana, who murdered a police constable in Mangakino, has been denied parole.
Man charged over Auckland Harbour Bridge wheelie
Rotorua man to appear in court over a wheelie on Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Police chase abandoned for safety reasons
A vehicle failed to stop for police on Malfroy Rd.
Man remanded without plea after police car rammed
A man has appeared in court after a police car was rammed in Taupō last week.
Urgent waterway repairs continue around district
Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff inspecting streams and prioritising remedial works.
'Scum of the earth' dump waste on rural road
Illegally dumping costs the Rotorua Lakes Council an average of about $100,000 per year.
Auckland, Rotorua lotto players win $500,000
The player was one of two to win big in last night's draw.
Prime Lynmore site to house a new craft beer ale house and gym
Up to 30 new jobs will be created with a new ale house opens at a prominent Lynmore site.
Man taken to hospital after hiding in creek to escape police
A man has required medical help after fleeing police and hiding in a creek this morning.
Hamilton developer pays outstanding $867,145 IRD debt
Hamilton man Todd Potter has since paid all of the outstanding $867,145.01.
Budget-boost ideas for Rotorua homeless
The Government has promised money to help with homelessness.
Pilot reports a laser being pointed at his cockpit
Pilot reports laser pointed at his plane as he attempts to land.
Third attempt to kayak from Australia to New Zealand
Former Rotorua man hopes to be the first to cross the Tasman Sea in a kayak.
Women's rugby: Whakarewarewa earn bragging rights in local derby
Whakarewarewa produced an epic comeback to beat Waikite 36-22.
Coastguard invited to Buckingham Palace
Coastguard Rotorua Lakes president Barry Grouby is visiting Buckingham Palace this month.
Kawerau crash victim named
Police have released the name of the man who died in the crash in Kawerau on May 11.
'Crushing' child death rate in Lakes DHB region
The commissioner says the figures are crushing but an opportunity to do better.
Taupō's Groombridge seals third title in a row
Groombridge hopes recent success will propel him onto the international stage.
Ute crashes into large tree blocking SH30
"Massive" tree blocking State Highway 30 at Rotoiti Forest.
Volunteers spend weekend searching for Nigel Peterson
Volunteers have spent the weekend searching for missing autistic man Nigel Peterson.
Car catches fire after crashing into rail
A driver has walked away unharmed after their car has caught fire following a crash.
Peters: David Seymour is 'Fred Astaire of South Pacific'
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters stopped by Rotorua for a public meeting.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Petrolhead sisters tear up the highways
Female motorbikers indulge their passion for petrol. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police satisfied with first day's search
A bush search for missing autistic man Nigel Peterson began in Rotorua today.
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.