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Missing Czech woman found dead in Urewera Ranges
She told friends she planned to do a trail walk and camp at Lake Waikeremoana.
'Daily' fights at bus stop where girl attacked, teens feel 'so unsafe'
One principal isn't letting her children take the bus anymore following the attacks.
Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on the election
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Great ball of fire: Mamaku resident snaps eerie optical illusion
'It was just like this big glowing orange ball at the end of the street.'
Rotorua mayor plans new community safety hub after attacks on teens
Tania Tapsell said the hub would co-ordinate resources in one place.
Rotorua attacks: Call to confront problem head-on
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says we must work with the families to stem crime.
'Happiest little baby': Grieving mum gives back after cancer tragedy
'She was so strong. She stayed her happy bubbly Hazel self'.
Police deal with three youths after teen girls assaulted in CBD streets
Police say they are maintaining more presence in the CBD.
'My second home': Fijian teachers move to Rotorua with Govt grant
"We are more than happy to contribute towards New Zealand’s economy."
Fire in high school art block today deemed 'accidental' - FENZ
The fire forced the evacuation of the school.
Children wearing colours, meaning there is a gang influence in attacks - Tapsell
The council is spending $1.8m on security - but Tania Tapsell wants more police.
'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roof
It is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.
Girl 'collapsed' after public beating, second shocking attack in week
Police say they will be increasing their presence in the area, especially after school.
NZ Fashion Week: ‘Like coming home’ - Rotorua model returns to runway
'I love that the designer I’m walking for has got a good message'.
Byelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposed
Two nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.
'Beyond belief': Second teen girl injured after alleged assault outside Rotorua Library
It comes less than a week after an intermediate student was left bloodied in the area.
'Gone to Aussie': Infrastructure workers ditch NZ for more money, year-round work
"We find it really, really hard to find skilled, drug-free staff."
'David vs Goliath': Small kura up against big schools in hockey nationals
History will be created this week.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on Richard Prebble’s take on Labour’s broken promises
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Landlords have left the industry': City's rental listings plummet
Fears mum-and-dad investors are being 'squeezed out'.
50 years, one hotel: Audrey Savage celebrates her time at Rydges
'I enjoyed it. So I stayed.'
US sharemarket slump: Markets suffering from August anxiety - Mark Lister
OPINION: Mark Lister says August is typically one of the weaker months for US shares.
'Happy with her life': 109-year-old dies peacefully at home
Much-loved grandmother died peacefully in her rest home last week
Schoolgirl bus stop bashing: Security firm's service cut weeks before bloody attack
It comes as Rotorua's mayor calls on the Government to give the city more police.
‘No vax, no job’ - Respected worker gets $33K after being sacked during Covid
Health and safety rep reluctantly got a first vaccination but still lost his job.
'The buggers': Visitor gutted after car stolen, dumped — then stolen again
Not only is the car gone, but 'irreplaceable' photos have also been lost.
Premium Debate: More subscriber reactions to Liam Dann’s ‘mojo’ column
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'I wanted to kill you': Victim lashes out at her rapist
"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."
'God, I hope it doesn’t come through': Spiked vehicle chase caught on camera
Sparks could be seen coming from a spiked vehicle.
Strava ranks Rotorua in top 10 mountain biking destinations in the world
The city is one of 10 spots around the world considered the best.
Deane back as Visions boss, still to sell security firm after misconduct ruling
Why Tiny Deane is back at work as chief executive of Visions of a Helping Hand Trust.