Unjustifiably fired for taking sick leave
A Rotorua mechanic has won an employment dispute with his boss.
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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.
Overseas students 'untapped' by regions
A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.
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.