Nominations for positions on the various local government bodies representing Rotorua residents ended today at midday, now the real

Farmer mystified when Jeep refused to pass his slow-moving tractor on approach to roadworks where George Taiaroa was shot.

A public tip-off to police days after the fatal shooting of George Taiaroa suggested a gang may have been involved in the stop-go operator's death.

At least 10 emergency services workers did not see a blue Jeep Cherokee when responding to the shooting of stop-go worker George Taiaroa

Upset buyers stressed as prices surge 26 per cent in a year.

The other stop-go operator working the day George Taiaroa was shot dead has been grilled by defence lawyer Jonathan Temm about his past.

The truck driver who saw stop-go operator George Taiaroa get shot by the driver of a blue Jeep Cherokee has taken the witness stand. Craig

Cliff Curtis says as a judge for the upcoming Harcourts Dancing With Rotorua Stars he will be looking for contestants who are having

Parents are insisting their tamariki get a Maori education and immersion schools are feeling the pressure.

Paymark figures released today reveal Bay of Plenty shoppers have spent more than any other region over the past month. People spent

Live updates from the second day of the trial of Quinton Winders, the man accused of murdering stop-go worker George Taiaroa.

A young man remains on the run after fleeing a youth justice home in Rotorua last night.

Crown argues a road accident a week before killing provided a link between murdered road worker George Taiaroa and the accused.

A teenager is in a serious condition after suffering a spinal injury when he was head tackled during a rugby game in Thames.

Rotorua teen Moana Matthews, 17, was an "amazing young girl" who had hoped to travel the world.

Two women involved in the minor crash described by the Crown as the "catalyst" for the murder of George Taiaroa have taken the stand. The

Rotorua woman died in what has been described as another tragic crash that highlights the fatal risk of fleeing from police.

A young woman is dead after the car she was driving crashed into a stream during a police pursuit in Rotorua.

Snow showers are expected on the Desert and Napier-Taupo roads tomorrow. MetService said 1-3cm could settle around the Desert Rd

Giving mothers access to safe sleep bassinets like pepi-pods and wahakura will "save hundreds of young lives", according to Rotorua

Liam Messam is on his way to Rio Olympics after all, being named as a standby member of the squad.

Julie Fitzgerald has stepped down as coach of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic to return home to Sydney. She will take up the role

A Rotorua woman is hoping "power in numbers" may result in lower power prices for Kiwis.

Our economy is dominated by small firms and the Business Herald is putting the spotlight on some of them in a new feature. Today: Canopy Tours in Rotorua.

Two local entrepreneurs have opened a new takeaway shop with a difference - the entire menu is gluten-free.

Injured 'Boy' actor James Rolleston is still in a stable condition at Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit after a car crash on Tuesday night.

Rotorua Boys' High School's director of rugby is still working at the school, despite pleading guilty to assaulting two boys. Robert

A knee injury will see Valerie Adams' coach Jean-Pierre Egger miss the Olympic Games.

Rotorua's Jennie Skulander says it feels "pretty great" to have come as far as she has with her rock and metal band Devilskin. The

Actor James Rolleston has been transferred to Waikato Hospital and is in a stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit.