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'Would mean everything to me': Te Puke jet sport racer eyes world finals
The 23-year-old Mainfreight worker has clinched major jet sport titles.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Son jailed after neglect caused mum's death
A decade of care, then collapse: the case was described as a 'tragedy' for everyone.
Police investigate Rotorua dental surgery fire
The fire began in a rubbish bin before spreading into the roof space.
One dead after crash in Taranaki
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
Turning tragedy into hope: Mum writes book after son's 'unthinkable' death
Michael Pilaar was 19 when he died in 2017 from melanoma.
Opinion: 1970s stagflation fears are rising again, but are they overblown?
OPINION: The Reserve Bank warns inflation could reach 4.2% in the June quarter.
12-year-old designer enters national pageant to build confidence
Essjay Bennett's new clothing collection is inspired by Tāne Mahuta.
Too Good To Go takes a bite out of Tauranga’s food waste
How $6.99 surprise bags are helping Kiwis stretch budgets.
Hingatu Thompson: Māori health being steamrolled by political agenda
OPINION: 'This is not partnership. It is colonisation by another name.'
'Devastating': Two dead in Rotorua crash
One vehicle believed to have crossed the centre line before crash, police say.
Soldiers who spent 'a lifetime fighting for us' remembered
Guest speaker Dr Donna Morrison shared the wartime heroism of uncle Haane Manahi.
Serious crash near Rotorua injures one, closes highway
Police say the highway is likely to stay closed for several hours.
‘Hard to fathom’: Maketū man retraces Tapsell whānau’s Anzac sacrifice
Eremia Tapsell traced a relative to World War I, and visited his grave in France.
'It wasn't a great landing': WWII air gunner's one-eyed story of survival
David Fox, now 103, flew 30 wartime operations with the 75 (NZ) Squadron in 1944.
Opinion: From stone walls to red poppies: Where our Anzac remembering really begins
OPINION: A child traces her great uncle's name on the Auckland Museum memorial wall.
How a 252kg meth plot used social media to lure teens into airport drug runs
Customs allege 252kg of meth was brought through Auckland Airport from Malaysia.
'Tragic loss of life': Teen instigated vigilante attack over phone sale
She has been jailed only because no suitable address was available for home detention.
The Rookie stars’ unexpected Rotorua visit leaves staff 'giddy'
Employee kept her cool - then ran to grab her co-worker.
Chilled councillors but no cold feet: Rotorua council confirms 6.8% rates rise
Plus: See how much extra you might have to pay based on residential property values.
Teen golf phenom Hunter Edwards chases LPGA dream
Hunter is heading to Michigan on a four-year golf scholarship at Oakland University.
From McDonald's to MP? Popular councillor to run in general election
Labour candidate Fisher Wang, 25, was 8 years old last time his city had a Labour MP.
'I didn't feel worthy': Director of new Māori Battalion movie on his hero's story
The film links Rotorua with the living descendants of Takrouna, in Tunisia.
Receivers’ $1m bill: Family bankruptcies leave boat firm creditors facing big shortfall
Trevor Terry and his two sons, Brock and Rhys, were bankrupted in August 2025.
'Bonus day 13': Wife grateful after surviving chasm plunge but washout woes continue
Five Ngapouri Rd homes remain cut off by the massive washout road damage near Rotorua.
Show me the money! Rotorua ticket among big Lotto wins
An Auckland ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield has won a $5.5m Powerball prize.
‘So, so alarming’: Call for tougher controls on freed child snatcher
John Tekuru breached release rules twice within days of leaving prison.
Reynold Macpherson: Why Rotorua needs clearer rules on who really shapes council decisions
OPINION: At issue is whether power used during the policy process is balanced and visible.
Five weeks in hospital: Young boy home after two brain operations
His mother said he had some memory and eyesight loss.
Anzac Day in Rotorua: Strong attendance expected at services
'It’s about remembering and honouring those that gave their lives for us ... '