'Overworked and underpaid': They care for the land that cradles the dead, but don't get a living wage
They left their parks and cemeteries, to swap spades for protest signs.
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Man's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana
'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.
Mountain Bike Rotorua owner wants to see more Māori riders
At the end of the course, participants are given a new mountain bike worth $1000.
Rotorua police given special powers to quell 'tit-for-tat' gang conflict
It comes after a daylight stabbing and late-night shooting within days of each other.
Share the Ride gets whānau riding local forest tracks
Share the Ride, now in its 10th year, encourages more Māori to be involved in mountain bike riding in their local ngahere. Video / Te Ao Māori
Iwi support to reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts from whānau Māori
Iwi hopes a tikanga-led support centre will reduce Oranga Tamariki uplifts
Life's a Beach Hop in Whangamatā
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.
Workers at 'lowest paying local council employer' to strike tomorrow
More than 70 workers will down tools for eight days.
Brian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church member
Tamaki's team will put pressure on Hastings and Gisborne libraries to follow Rotorua.
'It feels pretty good': Local rider picks up second podium spot at Crankworx
Day six attracted a big crowd to Skyline Rotorua.
Animal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence says
Crown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".
'Only a monster could have done that': Family of slain camper address teen killer
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Teen pleads innocence as life term handed down for murdering camper
The teen was on a programme for at-risk youth when he fatally stabbed Adrian Humphreys.
Drag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'
Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.
Person allegedly assaulted with butt of firearm
A firearm was allegedly discharged during the incident.
Child killer's bid for reduced sentence based on P addiction rejected by Court of Appeal
The toddler was found submerged under two large rocks in an estuary in 2019.
'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidation
What liquidators say the tourism company owes.
'Can’t believe that she’s alive': Diner thrown 7m after car crashes into restaurant
Urbano owner says the crash felt like an earthquake and sounded like an explosion.
Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob Barbarians president
Taiatini was fatally struck by a vehicle on Saint John St in June.
Councillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticism
Protest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.
'All hell breaks loose': Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nest
When the probe went down, the wasps came up.
Car crashes into restaurant: Six injured
One neighbour said the crash sounded like an earthquake or a truck driving past.
Local riders dominate in first event of Crankworx
Lots of Kiwis on the podium after the Crankworx Taniwha Downhill.
‘It’s the most fun event in Waka Ama’: School event remains a highlight for world champ
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'.