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'The voices told me to do it': Trial begins for mum accused of suffocating baby son
The mother is standing trial after allegedly suffocating her newborn against her shoulder.
Paper-maker's invention bridging culture divides
When people make their own shrouds, they have a connection to it.
Watch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on video
A woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.
Fighting for Rotorua: What are some solutions to the housing crisis?
What will it take to fix Rotorua's - and New Zealand's - housing crisis?
'Cherish this gift': Organ donor's parents meet man they believe has their son's heart
'It was pure coincidence we found him.'
Murder accused's name suppression lapses for Mourea shooting
Korrey Whyman's murder accused was granted name suppression until today.
Watch: Mike King's big shout out to local playcentre
King has sent a touching video to a tiny community for its big donation.
16-hour days on the frontline: Rotorua firefighter given 'rare and special honour'
Kiwi firefighter's long days fighting Aussie bush fires acknowledged.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Cultures explore common ground
Kāhu ki Rotorua: First Nations team looks closer at Māori solution.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Victory lies with the women of Oruareimokoroa
Oruareimokoroa was a stronghold that stood bravely to the west of Rotorua.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Plans to return idle land back to abundance
Green trading helps trust breathe new life into former forestry block.
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Wahiao welcomes taonga
Kāhu ki Rotorua: Museum staff bring precious gifts home so iwi can share korero.
‘Annus horribilis’ of roading resilience – Waka Kotahi
'It’s no secret we’ve got some pothole issues at the moment.'
Women's rugby is more exciting than men's - Bay of Plenty coach
NZRU busy trying to sort rewards for Black Ferns' big win
Bus company 'sorry' after $15k of camera gear disappears en route to Tauranga
The company has since apologised for his experience and says it will help police.
'Should not have happened': Homeless trust caught up in alleged conflict of interest
The trust rented a property from two staff and housed a convicted murderer.
Rotorua Museum shows 15 taonga to iwi
Included in the display is Tuhourangi, a 500-year-old taiaha.
Slippery slope? The future of skiing on Ruapehu
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is in voluntary adminstration; is it the end of northern snow sports?
'Kick in the guts': Mum's heartbreak as memorial to son killed in crash vanishes
The community has fought back, creating another memorial site since it was stripped.
Lake Rotorua death: Police confirm recovered body as missing French kayaker
The man was reported missing on October 24.
'When we can talk, we can start saving lives': Daughter's death a catalyst for change
'If I had a support space like this back in 2016... Georgia might still be here today.'
Local Focus: Pushing Play in the Bay
Sport New Zealand are walking the walk, getting wet and celebrating Play Week.
Taupō man jailed for 'extreme brutal violence' against wife
A man who stabbed his partner with scissors then a large knife has been jailed.
'Fat is not a naughty word': Plus-size shoppers call for change
Reader opinion: Many plus-size items are 'ugly', more expensive, and ill-fitting.
Govt pledges $19.8m for new Rotorua housing development
The news comes as eight first-home buyer families were welcomed into Wharenui Rise.
Kapa haka competitions a financial strain but 'intrinsic value priceless'
Financial strain is harder each year as competitions get bigger
Part of Rotorua's Green Corridor cycleway to be removed for car parks
Its removal will cost about $50,000, seven years after the full installation cost $442k.
Man appears in court for murder of Korrey Whyman
A man accused of shooting dead a Rotorua woman has appeared in court.
Name suppression granted for man charged over alleged bank kidnappings
A man charged over the BNZ bank incident in Rotorua has appeared in court.
Man arrested for murder of Kawerau mum near Rotorua
Korrey Whyman was shot inside a vehicle as it travelled on SH33 toward Mourea.
'Amazing opportunity': Black Ferns hooker ready to bring trophy home
It's been a long road to Eden Park, but the Black Ferns carry the hopes of a nation.