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100 cannabis plants found in Matahina Forest
Two more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.
15 people in Rotorua court after drug raids
Drug raids have resulted in a group of people appearing in court in Rotorua today.
Catfish increase in lakes sparks public plea
People are being urged to help stop the spread of catfish in Rotorua lakes.
Driver guilty of killing Sir Howard Morrison's granddaughter
Kiriana Morrison was a rear-seat passenger in a crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway.
Support for nationwide nurses' strike
"There are patients nurses need to look after, but nurses need looking after too."
Tuhoe to celebrate iwi pride amid fierce competition
Tuhoe descendants will converge on Rotorua this weekend for competition and celebration.
Man tells woman he will die unless she has sex with him
Man said he had to sweat out toxin he had been forced to drink - and sex was the only way.
Shocking driving in Bay caught on camera
Car filmed driving the wrong way down a four-lane Waihi road.
Watch: 'Shocking' driver overtakes on blind corner
The driver overtook on windy yellow lines before carrying on to cut the corner.
Gas smell reported around Fenton St Pizza Hut
Two fire crews investigating the source of the smell near Pizza Hut on Fenton St.
$10m hotel fit out leads Rotorua rejuvenation
Of the $14.3m worth of commercial consents, $10m is for fitting out a new five-star hotel.
Rotorua: Wide-eyed and warm
Tess Nichol finds five things to do in Rotovegas, no matter the weather.
State houses going to out-of-town families
Last year 15 households placed in Rotorua's state houses came from out of the region.
Social worker team to tackle child abuse
Specialist team of social workers to work with police after baby boy's death.
Crankworx rider seriously injured in crash
The rider was hurt in the RockShox Rotorua Pump Track Challenge presented by Torpedo 7.
Rotorua woman's 'relaxed' brunch with Barack Obama
The woman was one of 25 Maori women who sat down with Obama this morning.
Hemp innovation hub to be launched in Rotorua
"A platform for members of the public to discuss and learn about industrial hemp setups."
Rotorua mayor: Obama dinner 'profound and deep'
Mayor heard messages she will never forget.
Murky future of Mudtopia
A decision is yet to be made on the future of a controversial Rotorua mud festival.
Pet rabbit owners urged to vaccinate ahead of virus release
The release of the RHDV1 K5 virus to tackle wild pests is due to occur in mid-April.
'Mastermind' donates $30,000 machine to Tonga
Eighty-nine-year-old Tom Hayes heard about the island community's plight and got to work.
Rotorua mayor 'incredibly excited' to dine with Obama
Steve Chadwick delighted to be joining the 1000-guest banquet with Obama tonight.
MKR contestant to judge Rotorua Chocolate Cook-off
The Melt Festival of Chocolate will be held over Easter in Rotorua.
Rotorua women leaders to brunch with Obama
Two Rotorua women are among 25 wahine who will eat brunch with Obama.
Midwives plan march on Parliament
Midwives are leaving the profession in droves over low pay and unfair conditions.
Police seek witnesses to unprovoked violent attack
Police want help to find a man who knocked another man unconscious at a bus stop.
Man and woman plead not guilty to neglecting four children
A couple have appeared in court today after failing to clean up dog faeces.
Cyclist in serious condition following CBD crash
A 35-year-old woman is in a serious condition after coming off her bike.
Students in fundraising mode for trip to Spain
The 37 students must raise about $220,000 between them.
Notorious road identified for improvements
The stretch of road has claimed two lives in the past three months.
Very special citizenship ceremony for midwife
Rotorua midwife sworn in as a new citizen by former colleague and mentor.
Teen charged with interfering with body sticks to his word
A teen given a second chance by a district court judge has appeared in court - late.
Comic book writer tells Te Arawa stories
A writer has been given the chance to share Te Arawa stories as comics, but needs help.