Mudtopia cost $1.6m to deliver
Running Mudtopia cost more than $1.6m and the loss was over $600,000.
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Jury released for the day in gang trial
A jury has been released until tomorrow while the court deals with unrelated matters.
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A group of teenagers has been filmed violently attacking a defenceless bird.
Bridges says probe should be broadened
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Transtasman kayaker Scott Donaldson set to make landfall
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Black Power gang trial enters second week
Six gang members are on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Sports mad teen's new shot at life after brain bleed
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Reports of person and child in lake sparks police callout
A young child is missing in an incident at Lake Matahina in the Eastern Bay.
Waioeka Gorge to reopen at midday for daylight hours
The Waioeka Gorge will re-open at midday today, but only in daylight hours.
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Women's rugby enters final round
Baywide women's rugby teams will play out the end of the round robin this weekend.
$811,624 earmarked for Rotorua Lakefront and forest projects
The Government will contribute to two of Rotorua Lakes Council's 'Big Moves' projects.
McClay to meet NZ Post over branch closures in Rotorua, Te Puke
Services to close in Rotorua and Te Puke.
Rotorua teachers and principals meet over pay offers
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Old missile found in Taupō, area cordoned off
The area around Taupō Museum has been cordoned off after an old missile was found.
Anonymous witnesses testify at gang trial
The trial of six Black Power gang members continues in the High Court at Rotorua.
Back-to-back frosts in Rotorua difficult for drivers
Police warn motorists to take care after more ice-related crashes in the region.
Frosty start as Rotorua drops to -2.9C overnight
The city was in contention as one of the coldest cities in the North Island.
Police witnesses recall 'chaos' at gang funeral
Evidence is being heard in the trial of 6 gang members in the High Court at Rotorua today.
Slug gun fired into Rotorua classroom
The squad called yesterday afternoon found a group of youth with two slug guns.
Car in water at Sulphur Point, Rotorua
Ambulance crews were the first at the scene near Queen's Dr at 2pm.
Kayaker Scott Donaldson edges closer to New Zealand
The question still remains of where the kayaker will make landfall.
Two crashes, multiple injuries, an hour apart on SH5 Rotorua
The two crashes occurred near Fitzgerald Glade in between Rotorua and Tirau.
SH5 closed at Fitzgerald Glade after crash
At least one person injured after three crashes on icy roads.
Murupara man admits role in $20k jewellery thefts
A Murupara man has admitted his role in snatch and grab jewellery thefts.
Trial under way for shooting at gang funeral
Senior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.
Man admits his driving caused Aleshia McGrath's death
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A dozen students physically restrained each day
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