Japanese runners dominate marathon
Classy Japanese runner Saeki Makino wins Rotorua Marathon.
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Howie Jnr launches debut album
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Lake Rotoiti drowning victim's family gives back to Coastguard
The family of drowning victim Colin McCormick have donated to Coastguard Rotorua.
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Massive slips discovered after cyclones
Massive slips have been discovered along the Utuhina Stream.
Charges over car stolen with child inside
Car was later found by police with the child still in the vehicle, safe and well.
Precious patu returned to council
The short-handled patu paraoa stolen from the council chamber has been returned.
Abortion licence application withdrawn
Southern Cross' chief executive says the application should never have been made.
Woman in hospital after SH36 crash
Emergency services are reporting to a serious crash between Tauranga and Rotorua.
Robbery victim still avoids night outings
No one has yet been arrested for the robbery of Jane Fraser near a money machine.
Rotorua relaxed and prepared for tourist influx
Rotorua has been a tourist destination for 150 years and hosting visitors is "in its DNA".
Funds flood in for Wiremu's journey home
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Russell Harrison launches single
Familiar face Russell Harrison is to officially launch his single.
Te Puia sculpture bound for UN
The gift of a giant bronze Maori storehouse is a step closer to heading to the UN.
Winders appeal date yet to be set
Convicted murderer Quinton Winders is yet to find out when his appeal will be heard.
Radiology business remains closed after fire
TRG Imaging remains closed today following Sunday's fire.
The Prince's Gate Hotel, Rotorua
Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney check into one of NZ's best-known hotels.
Toddler doing cute haka wins internet
Possibly the cutest version of the haka has surfaced online and the internet loves it.
Female coach on indecent assault charges
Sentencing put off for a Rotorua sports coach who indecently assaulted a 12-year-old boy.
Shock death of young Maori leader
A promising young Rotorua man has died suddenly in Perth.
Rotorua rental shortage: 'It is getting worse'
Huge demand but still a lack of supply - frustrating potential tenants.
Mother struggling to find rental
A Rotorua mother with two toddlers never thought it would be this hard to find a house.
Unjustifiably fired for taking sick leave
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Massive claim for foreshore and seabed
A huge claim on behalf of all Maori applies to the entire foreshore of New Zealand.
Car and truck collide on State Highway 5
There has been a truck versus car incident on State Highway 5.
Killed truckie was ready for retirement
Nelson Hei Hei, 63, died when his truck crashed on SH36 last month.
SH36 crash victim named
The man killed in a crash on State Highway 36 last week has been named.
Rugby game called off after injury
Local match called off after player suffers back injury.
Mum's marathon dream after son's diagnosis
Rotorua mum about to tackle marathon that has been five years in the making.
Fashion show models get chance to win
Models set to strut their stuff in Rotorua fashion show in hopes of winning a big prize.