'She had all of her life to live': Parents fight for 'justice' after 15yo dies in crash
'He’s destroyed our lives.'
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'Eagle-eyed' CCTV watchers in two cities help cops catch wanted youths
Police and councils co-ordinate to track vehicles fleeing crime scenes.
Stay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha
'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'
Union mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms for nurses after attack
The nurse was stabbed during a callout in Rotorua.
Watch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls
'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'
Indian High Commissioner plans new Rotorua garden
Diplomat and the mayor are involved in a community garden and sustainability initiative.
Rotorua student named top recruit in NZ Army Reserve training
Leo Schweizer enlisted while on holidays from Otago University.
Taupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'
Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.
Revealed: The dates each Rotorua emergency housing motel must close
Resource consents for seven motels extended despite public objections.
Large scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blaze
Witnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.
'Soft and spongy' deck, roof that 'would lift with the wind': Landlord fined $6k
An inspector said the general state of the house was 'unmaintained' and 'shocking'.
'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat business
Aroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.
New year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarket
He started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
NZ's hottest town: Locals stay vigilant
Niwa recorded the hottest temperatures for December in Kawerau at 34.8C.
ADHD: The regions where assessments are 'a lot faster' than in other places
A support organisation says it's important to diagnose and treat ADHD 'before it spirals'.
Auckland hospital ramping up security after nurse assaulted
A patient attempted to strangle an ED nurse at Middlemore Hospital.
'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing drivers
More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.
Record-breaker! Foodbank receives $103,000 in donations during Christmas Appeal
More than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.
US traveller ‘shocked’ at hearing derogatory word in NZ
'Does that make me want to move here? Absolutely not.'
One person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incident
One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.
'Trailblazer' on upskilling Kiwis in AI: 'We don’t have to be based in New York'
'A lot of NZ companies would love to do business outside of NZ and we are now doing that.'
Young boy named as fatal motorbike crash victim
A second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.
'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reports
Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.
Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.
Opinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle
OPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.
'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class
'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.
Meet the girl who hasn't missed a day of school in 11 years
She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.
Rotorua food and green waste collection to start next year
What it will cost eligible households.
Health NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes
'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'
Uncovered: 100-year-old discovery in Rotorua Museum renovation
The heritage find was made during building strengthening works.
Twelve sizes smaller, 3kg removed: Mum speaks of 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery
'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.