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Two crashes within 20 minutes around Rotorua
Emergency services have been called to two crashes this morning.
Cyclist abused, pushed by motorist
"I honestly think every time I go out for a ride there is a close call of some kind."
Te Ururoa Flavell's new life, new job and new focus
Te Ururoa Flavell reveals his new business venture.
Nesting falcons attack people on cycle track
Two nesting falcons have been swooping down on people who cross paths with them.
Exclusive: Oriwa Kemp's fight for her baby
One of the people jailed over the death of toddler Nia Glassie wants to keep her new baby.
Oriwa Kemp speaks about Nia Glassie, life
Oriwa Kemp was jailed for the abuse of Nia Glassie. Today she speaks for the first time.
Sharks spotted at popular beaches
A beach goer has taken a photo of a shark or sharks at Thornton beach.
Families gather to see out 2017 at Glo Festival
Big crowd descends on Village Green to see in the new year in Rotorua.
Rotorua police on hunt for armed robber
Rotorua police are looking for a man after an armed robbery at a Ngongotaha bar.
5 hurt, 1 seriously, in crash near Reporoa
All five have been taken to Rotorua Hospital, St John ambulance says.
Woman in critical condition following Ngawaro crash
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after being thrown from a vehicle.
Teen girl alleged to have crashed stolen police car in Rotorua
A teenager allegedly stole a police car, crashing through a fence and into a parked car.
Weird and wonderful: Trade Me's 2017 top 10 listings
A rejected ring, a spa/boat combo and a spinning spaceship were among the top 10.
Crash victim Sunny by name and by nature
Vibrant, outgoing student killed in crash just outside Rotorua on Christmas Eve.
15-month-old flown to hospital
The toddler was suffering seizures and needed immediate help.
Woman killed in Christmas Eve crash named
Police have released the name of the woman who was killed in a crash on State Highway 5.
Fatal Rotorua crash takes holiday road toll to five
One person has died last night in a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 5.
Driver thrown from truck as it rolls down hill
A man was thrown from his truck before it rolled 200m down a hill.
Injured woman found in perilous position on Ruapehu
Team effort rescues missing woman lost and injured on Ruapehu
Stevenson, a marathon machine
Two vastly different Whanganui women find their own ways to complete the Honolulu Marathon
Teen critically hurt after Rotorua gang fight
Two people are seriously hurt after a gang brawl in Rotorua overnight.
New kiwi chicks at Rainbow Springs
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Rainbow Springs' Kiwi Encounter.
Veteran spat in eye by cobra wins 50-year fight for justice
Patrick Edwards gets "a beautiful Christmas present' after a 50-year fight for justice.
Rotorua teen seriously injured in bike crash
A teenager has received serious injuries after crashing his bike in Rotorua.
Firearm found, police searching for man after AOS call-out
Tania Cres was closed for more than 90 minutes after reports of a man with a gun.
Lifejacket reminder for waterskiers
The coroner has released his findings into two drownings on Lake Rotoiti.
Search for Nigel Peterson: Police seek help of behaviour experts
Police have sought the expertise of the Behaviour Science Unit in the search for Peterson.
Fatal crash - 'I could have helped'
Kieran Carter heard a bang last night - and now feels guilty he didn't investigate.
Synthetic drugs callouts concern police
Police "extremely concerned" about synthetic drug-related callouts.
8 plead to counts of interfering with body
Eight people charged with improperly interfering with a body have appeared in court.
Bail for man charged with manslaughter
Richard Te Kani denies two charges of manslaughter and two of threatening to kill.