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	Rotorua's Mitai Maori Village significantly damaged by fire RadioNZ - 5 Nov (RadioNZ) Tankers were brought in and State Highway 5 closed down for a time after the blaze broke out just after 10pm. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Australia's Northern Territory Police renew push for New Zealand officers RadioNZ - 28 Oct (RadioNZ) A team is heading to Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington and Christchurch in the next few weeks. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	‘He was fearless’: Mountain bike marathon to celebrate legacy of ‘adrenaline junkie’ Stuff.co.nz - 24 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) When Paul Gunn`s friends and family line up to tackle 50km of Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest trails, they’ll be carrying his memory with them. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Woman killed in her home identified as 74-year-old, police searching for her son Stuff.co.nz - 22 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Police have warned the public not to approach Jeremy Robertson, and are appealing for sightings of him in Rotorua. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	This police dog fell into scalding geothermal water. One piece of kit helped her escape serious injury Stuff.co.nz - 17 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) A police dog was rushed to a vet after falling into scalding water when soft ground gave way in Rotorua. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	'Do not approach': Sightings of man sought by police after woman found dead in Pahiatua home RadioNZ - 16 Oct (RadioNZ) It comes after police say they found a car which was taken from the victim`s home at the Blue and Green Lakes Lookout in Rotorua. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Gunman carjacks Rotorua taxi after payment declines Stuff.co.nz - 16 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) The taxi driver was uninjured but shaken. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Longest-serving councillor Trevor Maxwell extends 48-year tenure in Rotorua RadioNZ - 11 Oct (RadioNZ) Trevor Maxwell`s election success may soon see him set a national record. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Visitors to popular Rotorua natural pools sought as search for missing Tokora teacher Jayleb-Che continues RadioNZ - 10 Oct (RadioNZ) Police have been combing the area around the hot and cold pools on Waiotapu Loop Rd for Rotorua man Jayleb-Che. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaint Stuff.co.nz - 8 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) A Rotorua mayoral candidate has had a campaign video hauled off YouTube, following a copyright and electoral breach complaint by the council he wishes to lead. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General