Opinion: The best and worst of Rotorua
High of hometown pride for Lions visit contrasts with low of scary gang clash on street.
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Horrifying scenes in Lake Rd gang clash
Two vehicles driven by innocent members of public caught up in gangs clash in Rotorua.
Rotorua pumping despite Maori All Blacks loss
It was a big weekend in Rotorua despite the Lions taking home the win.
Marvelly opens up on anthem 'nightmare'
Singer Lizzie Marvelly has opened up about her "worst nightmare".
Crash adds to traffic delays
A two car crash on Ngongotaha Rd has added to traffic delays coming into the city.
Rotorua set for huge Lions clash
The world's biggest haka gave Lions fans a taste of Kiwi culture in Rotorua.
Rotorua breaks haka record
It was an awesome turn out in Rotorua for the Guinness World Record haka attempt.
Locals jump to adopt Lions fans
Locals are taking up a call to Adopt a Lions Fan and put them up for the night.
Rotorua stadium gets set for 28,500 fans
Catering for 28,500 rugby fans takes a lot of planning but Rotorua's ready.
From hospital to centre field for ball kid Elizabeth
Elizabeth will take time out from treatment to play a special role in tonight's match.
A feast of rugby in store for Rotorua
The bars are already full a day out from the big game in Rotorua.
London fire tragedy to be marked at Rotorua matches
Players will observe a moment's silence to remember those affected by the tower blaze.
Govt signs up to Maori economic growth
New targets and packages were launched at the Maori economy conference in Rotorua.
World record haka attempt captures public imagination
Will you be taking part in the haka world record attempt on Saturday?
City prepares to party as Lions fans descend
Lions fans are in Rotorua and ready for the big match on Saturday.
Increase in thefts hurting retailers
Retail thefts across Rotorua are on the increase, spreading fear and anxiety.
Tree-crash driver 'inches from death'
A woman is lucky to be a alive after a fallen tree smashed through her front windscreen.
Pensioner burgled four times in 10 days
Rotorua pensioner says spate of burglaries 'unbelievable', but refuses to let thieves win.
Protesters march on hospital over cuts
Ngati Whakaue hikoi to Rotorua Hospital protesting the end of Hunga Manaaki service.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Cannabis reaches new high at GP conference
Cannabis was a major talking point at a GP conference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Cannabis reaches new high at GP conference
Cannabis was a major talking point at a Rotorua conference.
Lions touch down in Rotorua
The British & Irish Lions have arrived in Rotorua to a low-key welcome.
Man charged with baby daughter's murder appears in court
Donovan Michael Duff, 40, appeared in the High Court at Rotorua today via video link.
City braces for Lions fans
Rugby fans will be flooding into Rotorua for the Maori v Lions match on Saturday.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Domino's refuse to deliver to Rotorua suburb
A Domino's chain is still not delivering to Fordlands. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.
Inside the suburb where pizza staff fear to tread...
There's been a new twist to takeaway company's decision not to deliver pizza to Fordlands.
Honours recipient: 'I'm sorry for speeding'
Pem Bird claims his nearly 170km/h speeding was due to tailgaters.
Person freed from Desert Rd crash
Emergency services are attending a crash on State Highway 1 south of Turangi.
Domino's halts deliveries to suburb
Crime in suburb has resulted in a takeaway pulling out of delivering in the area.
Young mum terrified after graffiti attacks
Vandals deface about 10 properties on Sunday night, leaving locals feeling violated.
Teen badly burned in Opotiki explosion
17-year-old flown to hospital with serious burns on his arms, legs and abdomen.
Iwi joins hunt for Pink & White Terraces
Local Maori haven't given up on finding the terraces - 131 years on.