Jurors in gang trial break for weekend
Second juror released from gang trial at the High Court at Rotorua.
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Mudtopia kicks off with a splash
Rotorua Mudtopia Festival gets under way at Arawa Park with a muddy splash.
Hollie Smith cancels Mudtopia performance
Kiwi songstress Hollie Smith has been forced to cancel her performance at Mudtopia.
Man to remain in mental health facility after killing wife
Simon Harvey Frank will be detained in hospital as a special in-patient.
Jury retires in gang shooting trial
Jury in the trial of eight Mangu Kaha gang members will continue deliberations tomorrow.
Suspected lightning strike cuts power to parts of Rotorua
Power is currently out in parts of Rotorua.
Kiwibank to close another branch for security reasons
Kiwibank's branch at Rotorua Westend shops will close by Christmas.
More thunderstorms may be on the way
Rotorua region on severe thunderstorm watch again this afternoon.
Top Kiwi act to be announced for New Year's Eve event
Rotorua's Glo Festival is moving from three nights to one better and improved night.
Man accused of stealing from tourists appears in court
A man has appeared in court today charged with stealing from overseas visitors.
Further name suppression for sex accused
Man charged with indecent assault appeared in the Napier District Court.
Laughs at poignant 1st Battalion reunion
Rotorua has played host to what may be the final reunion of the 1st Battalion.
Remorse and apology gets $10,000 fines wiped
A man has had $10,000 worth of fines wiped by a district court judge.
Man charged with Hawke's Bay sex offences gets bail in Rotorua
A man has appeared in court today facing two sexual offences but he cannot yet be named.
Man admits stealing police car in Murupara
A man has admitted stealing a police car in Murupara has appeared in court.
Gang members on trial in Rotorua have some charges discharged
The list of charges against eight Rotorua Mangu Kaha gang members has been reduced.
Body washed ashore to be identified today
The discovery of a body washed ashore has sparked hope it could bring closure for family.
Police Notebook: Spate of bike thefts in city
At least eight bikes have gone missing over the last week.
Private chopper joins search for Peterson
The Rotorua Search and Rescue Squad will be back in to the hunt tomorrow.
Searchers 'confident' they will find missing man
Teams from across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty have spent the weekend searching.
Rotorua: Break away from your routine
Rotorua is an ideal place for city-dwelling couples to spend a few days relaxing.
Weekend push to find Nigel
The search for a missing autistic man will continue tomorrow after a credible sighting.
Ngati Whakaue leader's body taken to marae
Mourners arrive at Ohinemutu for the start of Pihopa Kingi's tangi.
'Disappeared into the cosmos'
It's now day five and searches have failed to find any traces of Nigel Peterson.
Outrage over Mobster's vile Facebook video
Mongrel Mobster receives backlash over shocking video.
Fatal crash: Driver pleads not guilty to manslaughter
A truck driver has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a man dying in a crash.
Truck driver seriously injured in crash
Diversions are in place following a serious truck crash between Rotorua and Tauranga.
Tourist plane makes unplanned landing
The landing of a float plane in Rotorua sparked and emergency services response on Friday.
Ngati Whakaue leader Pihopa Kingi dies
Ngati Whakaue rangatira (chief) Pihopa Kingi has died at the age of 88.
Father's anguish over missing autistic son
A door-to-door search of Rotorua houses has failed to come up with any new leads.
Maaki Emery remanded in custody without plea
Emery was remanded in custody without plea to reappear on November 28.
Door-to-door search to start today for missing man
The search today continues for Nigel Peterson.
Navy joins search for missing fisherman
A dinghy has been found but a missing fisherman was not with it
Autistic man still missing after three days
Nigel Peterson is still missing, police wrap up search for day