Truck driver dies in East Coast crash
A logging truck driver was killed and another seriously injured when their rigs collided head-on inland from Tolaga Bay on the East Coast this afternoon.
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Watching TV while surfing the internet or lying in bed are popular activities for square-eyed Rotorua residents, new figures reveal.
Police find missing teen
A Rotorua teenager who went missing last weekend has been found safe and well.
Animal cruelty: Affordability biggest reason
There is huge improvement to be made when it comes to mistreatment of animals in Rotorua, according to one animal expert.
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Smokefreerockquest heats at Rotorua's Convention Centre.
Smokefreerockquest heats at Rotorua's Convention Centre. more
Rotorua Rippa Rugby Mini World Cup
Rotorua Rippa Rugby Mini World Cup at Westbrook Rugby Fields. more
Animal cruelty on the rise
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Todd McClay: NZ on track for stronger economy
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Ingrid Tiriana: Unwilling to consider others?
I'm bemused by all the fuss about getting in and out of the new... more
Multisport: Coast to Coast credentials don't count
Sophie Hart believes that being the reigning Coast to Coast champion... more
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Cooking mishap blamed for fire
Bulla Grace had been drinking alcohol when he decided to put a pan of oil on the stove, the Rotorua Coroner has been told.
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Opening of the Koutu youth space
Hundreds turned out for the opening of the Koutu...
Kids rugby
Youngsters took to the rugby fields on Saturday...
Canon media awards photography winner Stephen Parker
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Vegas games
The vegas games were held at Western Heights High...
Te Maori
Local duo finish 10 month waka voyage
Two Rotorua men were on board traditional Maori canoes which returned to New Zealand after a 10-month historic voyage across the Pacific Ocean on Saturday .
Wananga focuses on next generation
Rotorua's Ngati Whakaue Paepae Wananga, aimed at preparing the next generation of elders to take over responsibility of the tribe's marae, resumed on the weekend.
Mentoring helps with te reo goals
A Rotorua woman will face one of her greatest fears with the help of international toastmaster and local funnyman Kingi Biddle this week.
Study into Maori who come back
A Victoria University researcher with an interest in the migration of Maori to Australia is looking for the reasons some return home.
Blogs
Kevin Page: Gilmore messed with the wrong man
When you tuck into your bacon and eggs - or sensible high-fibre cereal if your wife happens to be a health- conscious nurse - at the breakfast table this morning, spare a thought for one poor unfortunate soul who joined the ranks of the jobless.
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Unfortunatley for this guy he got caught out, there has been many cases of people who get too big for their boots saying similar things, but really encouraging people to sabotage food products that are to be consumed, its actually an illegal act, and if...
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Finance: Clarify your position
Lots of people volunteer their time to be on boards, whether it's serving a community organisation or running a company.
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Sport
League: Coach fails narrowly to guide team to victory
Ngongotaha coach Dominic James was forced to pull on his boots to try and rescue a win for the club in a match against Pacific on the weekend.
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Council Update
Rotorua mountain bike trails named among best on earth
20.05.17: Rotorua’s world-renowned mountain bike trails have won... more
Rotorua i-SITE among country’s top performing visitor information centres
19.05.13: Rotorua Visitor Centre & i-SITE has achieved a near... more
Chinese visitors from Rotorua-Nanjing Town welcomed to NZ’s Rotorua
18.05.13: Forty eight residents of China’s Rotorua-Nanjing township... more
Rotorua ranked among top school holiday spots
17.05.13: As the school holidays came to an end and suitcases were... more
Chinese visitors to Rotorua treble
16.05.13: Rotorua had another bumper month for visitor numbers in... more
‘SmartEye’ electronic parking sensor trial for Pukuatua Street
15.05.13: Rotorua District Council is testing electronic parking... more
NZ Herald
Parole delayed for Swann
Convicted fraudster Michael Swann's bid for parole has been delayed by a supporter who threatened the Parole Board in an "extraordinary and inappropriate" letter, the board says. The board met last week to consider whether Swann should be released from prison after serving four years of his sentence for defrauding the Otago District Health Board of almost $17 million. But in its decision, released today, the board said it must defer a decision on his release after "an extraordinary turn of events" involving an unnamed supporter, who is also Swann's parole sponsor. Board convenor Judge Michael…
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