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Chemical spill prevents SH36 reopening
Road still closed because of hazardous materials in tricky location for recovery.
Rotorua to get 117 more state houses
Plans have been announced for 117 more social and transitional houses in Rotorua.
Second man charged over Kuirau Park shooting incident
A second man has been charged in relation to a shooting incident in Kuirau Park.
Locator beacon set off near Kawerau
Helicopter on its way after personal locator beacon activated.
Police on guard for possible gang retaliation violence
Rotorua police increase their vigilance after recent gang violence.
Rotorua politicians talk on gang violence
We asked our local candidates what they think should be done to solve our gang problem.
Photos: Anzac Day 2017 commemorations
Thousands of people have turned out at Anzac Day commemorations around the country and the world today.
'He had no bottle and was scared'
Young couple tell of finding a toddler crying in a stolen car hours after it drove off.
McClay rises up ranks in Cabinet reshuffle
Rotorua MP is up four spots to No 13 in the National Party and he keeps his portfolios.
Man in court after shots at playground
A Rotorua man has appeared in court in relation to an incident in Kuirau Park on Saturday.
Shots fired during gang conflict
Armed police swoop in Rotorua after gunshots put innocent bystanders at "very real" risk.
Hard-working grandfather was 'a man like no other'
The daughter of the man killed in Broadlands Rd crash talks about her dad.
Daughter inspires bodybuilder's battle against depression
Introducing New Zealand's top body builder and there's more to him than meets the eye.
Driver smoked cannabis before fatal Ngakuru crash
A man who crashed into and killed a Ngakuru father has admitted smoking cannabis that day.
Family upset after dead son's cap stolen
A former Rotorua couple are distraught after their dead son's favourite cap was stolen.
Hunter seriously injured in fall from ute
A hunter has serious spinal injuries after falling from a ute near Lake Tarawera.
Statutory management of district council sought
A ratepayer group has called for Rotorua's council to be taken over by government.
Former Brazilian model promotes NZ
New Zealand is starring in Brazil on a travel show hosted by a former Brazilian model.
Two vehicle collision near Okere Falls
One person has been left with moderate head injuries after a car vs truck collision.
Hit by car: 'The luckiest boy alive'
Benji Holst's dad thankful 9-year-old's injuries were not much worse after Easter crash.
Man appears in court on murder charge
A man has appeared in the Rotorua District Court on a murder charge.
Mum robbed in front of her children
Woman terrified to leave her home after violent mugging in the heart of Rotorua.
Australian man's case adjourned
An Australian man's court case relating to a crash on the Desert Rd has been adjourned.
Taupo murder accused to appear in High Court
A man charged with murder will appear in the High Court in Rotorua tomorrow.
New plant to bring 100 jobs to Kawerau
Fantastic news for Kawerau with 100 jobs announced.
'I've got cancer and a 9-week-old baby'
New mum said she knew she had cancer but had a hard job convincing medical specialists.
Pedestrian critical after accident
At least two people have been struck on Fenton St, Rotorua.
More slips close part of Paradise Valley Rd
Traffic management is in place at either end of the road closure.
Delays after truck rolls north of Putaruru
Delays as rolled truck blocks State Highway 1 in the Waikato
Rubberneckers told to go away or volunteer
Rubberneckers are hampering the efforts of the 150 volunteers helping in Edgecumbe.