Rotorua homicide investigation: Police urge Ford Road residents to search properties
“It’s possible the offender discarded clothing, weapons, or other items while fleeing the scene. “We encourage residents to…
Rotorua athlete Janie Taiiringa-Roimata Bennett, 16, dies after cancer battle
The eldest daughter of Phil Te Riu Kōiwi Bennett and Heeni Te Mate Kōiwi Brown, she had two…
Aotearoa NZ Māori Rugby League pulls five major tournaments from Rotorua
The league organisation’s chairman John Devonshire said the tournaments had grown since Rotorua started hosting them 13 years…
Rotorua driver who died in SH5 Mamaku fiery crash named, inquiries ongoing
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Rotorua homicide victim named; stepdaughter’s memorial flowers stolen
Nicholas Mitchell photographed a few years ago at dairy industry awards he attended. Photo / Supplied “He loved…
Bondi Beach shooting: Terrorist attack unfolded near former Rotorua man’s home
Maydad Ronen, a boxer who previously lived in Rotorua, said he lives about a five-minute walk from the…
Rotorua tackles high youth unemployment amid fierce competition for jobs
Luxon told business leaders that lifting school attendance was “job number one” in reducing future unemployment. He said…
Rotorua Lakes Council plans $12k spend on revamp of Whakarewarewa toilets after complaints
Local Democracy Reporting found the building looked generally worn, with numerous areas of cracked paint, holes in windows…
Rotorua crash death investigated as homicide by police
Anyone who was in or around Ford Rd between 8pm and 8.45pm yesterday should contact police, Warner said.…
Wellness centre QE Health Rotorua to close permanently next week after going into liquidation
Companies Office records show a new liquidator, Steven Khov of Auckland-based Khov Jones Limited, was appointed on December…
Rotorua student Casey Paul’s 13 years of perfect school attendance honoured
The letter said: “You’ve set a powerful example for your peers, your community, and indeed the entire country”.…
Council votes to return Rotorua Night Market to city centre, ending trial relocation
He said returning to the inner city would help businesses regain tourist foot traffic and after-work customers. A…