Local riders dominate in first event of Crankworx
Lots of Kiwis on the podium after the Crankworx Taniwha Downhill.
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Up to 2000 students from more than 115 will compete in Rotorua.
'Huge toll': GP works 6-12 hours on evenings, weekends due to workload
'It’s certainly a factor in thinking about how long I’m going to work for.'
Person with facial injury taken to hospital after fighting in Rotorua
Police received reports of the disorder at 7am yesterday.
Woman's 5-year battle for diagnosis after 'horrendous' symptoms
“Pretty much everyone said, ‘We can’t find anything wrong with you’.”
'I did this to myself': How she spiralled into $8400 debt and insolvency
She's speaking out to warn others of the dangers of impulse shopping and ignoring debt.
Four injured as car crashes into restaurant in Rotorua
Police were called about 5.55pm to a two-vehicle crash on Fenton St, near Grey St.
Car crashes into restaurant
A car has crashed through the window of Urbano restaurant on Fenton St Rotorua. Video / Andrew Warner
Stage 4 cancer patient beat the odds - but his unfunded battle isn't over yet
He is paying $1700 every eight weeks for unfunded Keytruda treatments.
"It just blasted": Unusual plumes of steam and bubbles from geothermal bore
“All of a sudden something happened and it just blasted.”
'No robust evidence' Kāinga Ora activities impact house prices, agency says
A councillor disagrees, referencing locals’ 'terrible, sad and upsetting stories'.
It's a record! Supper Club blows fundraising tally out of the water
Rotorua sets new fundraising high in shows of support for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats.
Stabbing at roundabout: Police arrest three, seize cars and pistol
'We understand the fear and concern events like this inflict on the community.'
'Flak' and 'shenanigans': Truckie tells how she fought her way to the top
It was a bumpy road but now she's in the 'best job ever'.
'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killed
Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.
'Couldn't move': Allergic woman trapped in home as 'millions' of wasps swarm
She's happy to help pay for pest management, but there's just one problem.
'What next?': Locals' fears after shooting, stabbing near shopping centre
Police want witnesses or people with video footage of the incidents to come forward.
Meet the Kiwis who quit the office and earn money while travelling the world
'I get the work done, whatever it takes'
‘Bang, bang’: Neighbour hears shotgun blasts as man critically injured in shooting
An area at Te Ngae Shopping centre has been cordoned off.
Too sick to enrol? Chronically ill Rotorua woman struggles to find GP
New research shows underfunding is forcing some clinics to cherry-pick healthy patients.
'Horrible': Renter lives every day in fear of getting kicked out
Meet renters expecting to be tenants for life, and those who still dream of homeownership.
Critical injuries: Highway reopens after crash near Rotorua
Hato Hone St John said two people have been taken to hospital.
Check your ticket! Rotorua Lotto player wins $24,441
The player was one of 10 nationally who won the Lotto Second division last night.
Maggots, rats, poo on the walls: Tenants paid up to $600pw at 'disgusting' lodge
The lodge owner says: 'You can't please everyone'.
Lakeland Queen saga: Decision-making process a 'slap in the face of democracy'
Call to disband committee that decided dry-docked paddle steamer must leave reserve.
Radio host attempted murder plot was hatched by popular Auckland religious leader
Devotees in his temple were recruited to carry out the gruesome stab attack.
Meet Ātārangi: Chick is 700th kiwi released in northern Hawke's Bay
Group notches record release for single conservation organisation.
Ouch! 'Curious little girl' with squished finger rescued by firemen
Plus: New ACC data reveals the most common injuries and causes for Kiwi kids.
Eruption victims will be paid despite company going bust - helicopter boss
Volcanic Air Safaris' insurance will pay reparation, a liquidator says.
'Emaciated and at the point of death': Crown opens case in animal cruelty trial
Farmer Warren Koberstein is on trial facing animal cruelty charges.
Missing 'tiny house pod' found nearly 100km away
Social media users provided information to help locate the tiny house pod.
Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale
Sibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.
'They are ready': Festival opens 'pinnacle' event to women for first time
A top female competitor describes it as the 'biggest progression' in the action sport.
Horrified witnesses report man 'kicking' and 'dragging' puppy
'He wasn’t trying to hide the fact [he was kicking the dog].'