Two shots fired at handcuffed teen who stole cop car
Two shots fired at handcuffed 18-year-old who made off in police patrol car.
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Person injured as raft flips at Okere Falls
A person has been taken to hospital after a raft flipped on the Kaituna River.
Rotorua reacts to being called NZ's second s***test town
We asked people on the street whether the smell makes Rotorua a s**t place.
High Court forces sale of Rotorua flats
Group of 12 flats to be sold to recoup owners' debts.
Stolen cop car dumped north of Murupara
A police car stolen from Murupara tonight has been found abandoned.
Driver habits 'diabolical' - fire chief
A chief fire officer says some driver behaviour is diabolical around emergencies.
Gravely ill teen goes from ICU to school ball
Only three days out from the ball one Rotorua student was fighting for his life.
'S**t Towns of NZ' creator receives death threats
It seems the people of Cromwell don't like being called a 'mistake'.
Shoplifting spree while 'off his face' on P
A man who went on a shoplifting crime spree has been sentenced.
Transient addict's death preventable: Coroner
A coroner has released his findings into the death of a Rotorua transient drug addict.
Teachers urged to hold the line against unruly kids
Kaitao Intermediate and other schools looking to improve pupils behaviour.
Five things to do in Rotorua
There are so many things to see and do in Rotorua, writes Jason Reeves.
Coach resigns over assault convictions
A high school rugby coach has resigned after his failed bid to overturn his convictions.
Who would buy a sinking house?
Three sinking houses in Ngongotaha have failed to sell at auction.
Woman hit by car in Rotorua
A woman has suffered moderate injuries after being hit by a car in Rotorua.
Local Focus: Support for the children of Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Land sale could put 55 sections on market
A 6.9ha block of land, on two individual titles, is for sale by international tender.
'There was no sign of life': Witness describes crash horror
The horrific scene was like something from a nightmare, a witness says.
Man admits tomahawk attack on police officer
Arch Arthur Bo Harvey, 24, was remanded in custody for sentencing on December 11.
Man charged with murder of baby daughter: Trial date set
Turangi man Donovan Michael Duff is to go on trial in June next year.
Mum killed, baby critical after crash claims four lives
The horror crash involved members of a church group returning home to Palmerston North.
Principal pursued teacher in drunken late-night visits
A principal has been censured for showing up without an invitation - once at 2am.
Young driver crashes into garden centre
A young driver has escaped injury after crashing into Palmers' fence.
Huge cleanup bills for P-tainted state homes
Housing New Zealand had 13 houses vacant in the year to June 2017 due to P contamination.
Rubbish dumping an issue for charity shops
Local charity shops say they are not a dumping ground for people's rubbish.
Tricky rescue mission to save man in serious condition
Traffic near a SH5 crash south of Rotorua is down to one lane, but still flowing.
Truck driver who died at railway crossing named
The name of the man who died at a railway crossing on Friday has been named.
Harris admits assault on mum in front of kids
A man has admitted stealing a car with a child inside and attacking a woman.
Kawerau train crash victim a Waste Management driver
Police have received reports of a crash between a truck and train.
Serious car crash: one choppered to hospital
One person is being transported to hospital via helicopter in a critical condition.
New drop-in centre stunned by need
The new community drop-in centre has received an overwhelming response.
Moko inquest: A tale of two mothers
At the heart of Moko's shocking death were two young mothers struggling to cope.
Local Focus: Teachers take a stand
It could all end in strikes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Teachers take a stand
It could all end in strikes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.