First synthetic cannabis-related coroner's inquest reveals details of deadly drug
The first inquest into synthetic cannabis-related deaths has been heard in Taupo.
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Car thieves strike 30 cars in 18 days
Up to 30 cars in Rotorua have been broken into over the past two weeks.
Woman injured after horse fall in Rotorua
A rescue helicopter spokesman said it appeared the horse had clipped a wire on a fence.
'I looked up and he was dead': Wife brings hubby back to life after 8 minutes
Jennifer Raphael saved the life of her husband, John, when he had a heart attack.
New smartphone app helps save a Rotorua man's life
Terry Robinson joined a new app for CPR-trained people and saved a life within days.
Rotorua kidnapper sentenced to prison
Te Rangipuawhe Newton Maika has been sentenced to prison for kidnapping a man.
Man jailed for pictures of child sexual abuse
A total of 1048 images showing child abuse were found on the man's phone.
Police release name of motorcyclist killed in Putaruru
Police can now release the name of the motorcyclist killed in the crash on Whites Rd.
Council overcharged rates for 94 leaseholders, legal feud to cost thousands
Rotorua Lakes Council has been wrongly charging 94 CBD properties too much in rates.
Scientist resigns to coach chess fulltime
"There is no life lesson that I cannot see reflected in the game of chess."
Rotorua schools acknowledged in teaching excellence awards
Rotorua Girls' High School and John Paul College are finalists in separate categories.
Rugby: Anything can happen in a local derby
Ready to rumble: '"It's a tribal thing for these two clubs going back a very long time."
Motorcyclist dies after crash near Putaruru
A person has died after a serious crash involving a motorcycle on Whites Rd.
Petrol price wars: A 64c difference in Auckland
The Herald rang petrol countries around the Super City to see how prices varied.
Lowest petrol price just south of Rotorua
Gull in Atiamuri currently has what is likely to be the nation's cheapest petrol.
Cemetery's sinking graves: 'My God, there's a big hole!'
About 70 graves at Kauae and Rotorua cemeteries have been affected by subsidence.
Floods cause 70 graves to sink by up to 30cm
"Staff have reported that some graves have subsided by between 10 and 30 cm."
Trial date set down for Fleet double murder
The bodies of Raymond Fleet, 51, and James Fleet, 25, were found in Mamaku Forest.
So where's the cheapest petrol in NZ then?
Prices across the country break record highs but not here.
Car flipped on Te Ngae Rd with 'thundering' bang
A car has rolled at the intersection of Te Ngae Rd and Brent Rd.
Man admits shooting at Mongrel Mob funeral procession
Shots were fired during the funeral procession for Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi.
Blaze guts Glenholme house
"They made it out with their lives and their television but they've lost everything else."
Details of violent robbery in Murupara still sketchy
Police hope to make more arrests relating to violent Murupara robbery.
Burglar admits breaking into Rotorua homestay and stealing money
A man caught on security camera breaking into a Rotorua home has pleaded guilty.
Victims reluctant to talk after violent robbery
Six people were injured in a violent robbery yesterday in Murupara.
Slain policeman's ex-partner wants his killer to be freed
The partner of a slain police officer says, after 19 years, his killer has done his time.
Life-changing course begins for offenders
Values course may have saved meth offender from life of crime.
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.