Fire crews keep watch over Reporoa sawmill fire
Thirteen fire crews and water tankers were called to put the fire out.
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Special housing area to get 190 homes
Nearly 200 houses set to be built as part of special housing development in Ngongotaha.
Truck crashes down bank near Rotorua
A truck has come off the road and gone down a bank on State Highway 5.
'Mighty Mouse': Toddler learning to walk after four strokes
Mousie's grandmother plans to run a marathon to raise money for Starship to say thank you.
Sawmill gutted, workers face uncertainty
At most the fire area was 400sq m, and 10 appliances from Rotorua and Taupo fought it.
Church sells prime land near city centre
A residential development could be on the cards for a prime spot of land now for sale.
Consistency pays off for Alexander
Consistency proved a winning formula for Waverley hydroplane racer David Alexander.
Charge dropped for woman in murder case
A woman facing charges connected to a homicide inquiry has had her charges dropped.
Youths arrested after alleged Tokoroa gunpoint robbery
Police were called to Stanley Street after a report of a woman's car stolen at gunpoint.
Victim was looking forward to the birth of daughter
Alicia Crawford's death has "left a huge hole in the many hearts she touched".
Moving farewell for 'loved' teacher
Hundreds of people have turned out to farewell former Rotorua teacher Hori Kaiwai.
Valerie Adams' sister shines at para-athletics
Rotorua's Lisa Adams has set her sights at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Man who died in crash near Rotorua was Hori Kaiwai
The man was 67-year-old Hori Kaiwai from Rotorua.
Twelve dead on NZ roads in four days
New Zealand's roads have recorded a grizzly amount of fatalities in just four days.
He lit a fire to kill his ex. He and his baby died as well
A triple fatal fire near Taupo was at the hands of the man who died in the blaze.
Police appeal for information after gunpoint robbery
The men allegedly pointed a gun at a woman in her car, forcing her to get out.
Stop-go killer appeals conviction
Some evidence should never have gone before the jury, Quinton Winders' lawyer says.
Police name people killed in SH5 and Whakapapa crashes
Police have released the names of a woman killed on SH5 and two killed near Whakapapa.
Man charged with dangerous driving on run for two months
A man has been on the run for two months following a crash on Clayton Rd.
Police Notebook: Drivers caught at over 150km/h
The following incidents were reported to police during the past week.
New health warnings issued for lakes
A health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai.
Opinion: Investment into Rotorua schools welcomed
Opinion: It's fabulous to see money being invested into upgrading Rotorua schools.
Woman dies following crash on State Highway 5 north of Rotorua
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5 near Rotorua.
Man killed in car and campervan crash
A serious crash on State Highway 5 has blocked both lanes.
Kmart Rotorua to open doors on Friday
Rotorua residents can expect a big day when Kmart opens its doors on Friday
Rotorua family mourn loss of 'golden boy'
A Rotorua family are devastated after the loss of a son, brother, husband and father.
Fallen branch knocks out ute window, closes street
Man 'lucky' after large tree branch falls, striking ute and closing Rotorua street.
Coach who assaulted teens back at school
School says Ngarimu Simpkins in same role as before but he shares it with a second person.
Two seriously injured in crash in Tapapa
Two people are seriously injured after a crash between a car and truck in Tapapa.
Man at Hume Pine hospitalised with moderate injuries
The man was taken to hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.
Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall
Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.
New Red Stag plant to create 40 jobs in Rotorua region
Cross Laminated Timber plant to be built at Red Stag Mill site at Waipa, Rotorua.