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Sixty more signs going up after hot pool death
More signs will be installed at Rotorua's Kuirau Park as a safety measure following the death of a 10-year-old boy last week.
Hospital fought hard to save hot-pool victim
The 8-year-old boy who died after falling into a hot pool suffered burns to almost 100 per cent of his body and underwent three major operations before succumbing to his injuries.
Herald columnist humbled by award
Garth George never thought his achievements would land him on the New Year Honours list.
Investigation launched into boy's hot pool death
Police are investigating after an 8-year-old died from injuries sustained when he fell into a geothermal hot pool in the city. They are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident.
Boy, 8, dies from hot pool burns
The 8-year-old boy who fell into a geothermal pool as hot as 100C on Boxing Day has died.
Boy, 8, in hot pool horror
An 8-year-old boy is this morning fighting for his life after falling into a Rotorua geothermal pool as hot as 100C.
Boy severely burnt in hot pool
An 8-year-old boy suffered horrific burns after falling into a geothermal hot pool in Rotorua.
Man charged over fatal van crash
Police have charged the 18-year-old driver of a van involved in a fatal crash near Rotorua in July.
Rotorua lodge among world's best honeymoon spots
Australian website hotelscombined.com has named Lake Okareka Lodge as one of the world's top honeymoon getaways.
Slain son's death 'absolutely senseless'
The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.
The secrets of long life
The quest may no longer be for the elixir of immortality but with an ageing population there is increased awareness of what it takes to live long and well, writes Dionne Christian.