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TV talent gets political
It's a familiar scene: Tamati Coffey, surrounded by a small crowd, his trademark grin plastered across his face as people clamour to talk to him.
Dog attack: No history of aggression
The four bull terrier crosses which attacked a 7-year-old girl in Murupara yesterday, leaving her in a critical condition, had no history of aggression.
Dog attack victim was due to fly home
The Japanese girl attacked by four dogs at a Murupara home was due to fly home with her family to Japan tomorrow.
Ex-star wants to be MP
Former TV star Tamati Coffey wants to be Rotorua's next MP, and has been nominated for selection as a candidate for the Labour Party.
Rotorua: Steamy thrills
Rotorua's the place for Maori culture and outdoor fun, writes Ellie Mitchell.
Scientists clear the air at Rotorua
Living amid Rotorua's notorious rotten-egg pong might be hard on the nose, but it won't slow your mind.
Wheel fun for cruisers and bruisers
Elisabeth Easther checks out some of Rotorua's cycling treats before a festival.
How central lakes got their groove back
This lake is dying", ran the stark headline above an aerial photograph of a sick Lake Rotoiti.
Powder alert: Rotorua street blocked
A Rotorua street has been blocked off as emergency services respond to a white powder alert at the Electoral Offices.
Teens in critical conditions after separate incidents
Two teenagers struck by cars in separate incidents near Rotorua over the weekend remain in critical conditions in hospital.
Teen mother fighting for her life
A teenage mother fighting for her life after she was hit by a car allegedly driven by her partner suffered two punctured lungs, a broken leg and a fractured neck, her sister says.
Teens still critical after Rotorua accidents
Two teenagers are still fighting for their lives after they were struck by vehicles in separate incidents around Rotorua yesterday.
Girl run over after row
A teenager was walking away from an argument when she was allegedly run over by a drunken friend.
17yo woman critical after hit and run
A 17-year-old woman is in a critical condition after being struck by a car near Rotorua early this morning.
From fluffy chicks to fearless
Three endangered karearea (NZ falcon) chicks hatched this week at Wingspan, the National Bird of Prey Centre in Rotorua.
Rotorua's eco-attractions
Dionne Christian is cleared for a nervous lift-off on a Rotorua eco-adventure tour.
Rotorua: Top of the lake
Taking time out to explore Rotorua, Nadia Lim discovers the joys of trout fishing.
Accountant's $280k donation fraud
An accountant has been struck off for scamming Inland Revenue out of $280,000 by doctoring his employer's tax returns to gain false donation rebates.
Septuagenarian's shed speakeasy
A 73-year-old has been given diversion after Rotorua police found a large home-brew set up in his shed - and a bar in an adjoining room.
Man jailed for murder of Polish tourist
A Rotorua man who murdered Polish tourist Roman Skorek in Rotorua's Kuirau Park will spend the next 14 years in jail, at least.
Boy hit by car transferred to Starship Hospital
A 6-year-old boy seriously injured when he was hit by a car in Rotorua last night has been transferred to Auckland's Starship Hospital.