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Twelve charged with murder of 20-year-old man in Rotorua
Twelve people have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox in Rotorua last month. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 4:15pm 

Four people arrested after Rotorua homicide
The four are due in court today. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz 9:35am 

Police teams, ambulances swarm as man killed in Rotorua suburb
Emergency services were called to an assault on Trigg Ave around 12:20pm. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed 2:25pm 

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Rotorua hapu trust expand affordable rental initiative
An affordable rental initiative is being expanded by a Rotorua hapu trust, which hopes to get more of its whanau into home ownership. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Mon 6:35pm 

Person dies after petrol tanker rolls on state highway near Rotorua
The highway remains closed with diversions in place at both the northern and southern ends of SH5. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Fri 7:05am 

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Police respond to incident in Rotorua
Police said there were reports someone had been injured, but upon arrival it appeared "not to be the case". 
© 2025 RadioNZ Sat, 9 Aug 8:35pm 

Homeless man jailed for spreading poo around Rotorua police cell
The custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour. 
© 2025 NZ Herald Thu, 7 Aug 8:35am 

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Rotorua Lakes Board byelection: Abuse and low pay blamed for candidate shortage
Only three people put their hands up for the four-person Rotorua Lakes Community Board. 
© 2025 NZ Herald Thu, 7 Aug 6:35am 

Rotorua kuia caught up in Hobson's Pledge's anti-Maori ward campaign
The campaign asked people to vote no to Maori wards. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed, 6 Aug 3:55pm 

Rotorua kuia’s image used in Hobson’s Pledge billboard without consent, family outraged
Hobson’s Pledge used an image of Ellen Tamati without her permission. 
© 2025 NZ Herald Wed, 6 Aug 2:05pm 

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Four arrests made in Rotorua homicide investigation
Police have arrested four people after a man was fatally assaulted on Trigg Avenue. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 10:15am 

Armed police at Maketu for search in relation to death of Zain Matenga Taikato Fox
It is part of the investigation into the death of Zain Matenga Taikato Fox at Rotorua Hospital last month. 
© 2025 RadioNZ 7:35am 

Police teams, fire and ambulance converge at Rotorua assault
There are reports of multiple police, fire and ambulance vehicles on Trigg Avenue, Fenton Park. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed 1:45pm 

Police responding to serious incident in Rotorua
Emergency services could be seen near Trigg Ave on Wednesday afternoon. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Wed 1:35pm 

Man arrested after fleeing police on trail bike
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing police on a trail bike in Rotorua. 
© 2025 Stuff.co.nz Fri 5:05pm 

Te Arawa Lakes Trust calls for stronger partnership to protect Rotorua lakes
The trust says it has no "exclusive seat at the table" when it comes to Crown-led water management. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Tue, 12 Aug 11:55am 

'No one injured' as police respond to incident in Rotorua
Police said there were reports someone had been injured, but upon arrival it appeared "not to be the case". 
© 2025 RadioNZ Sat, 9 Aug 8:55pm 

Police responding to incident in Rotorua
An emergency services incident is unfolding in Rotorua. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Sat, 9 Aug 8:15pm 

Armed police descend on Rotorua street
The street in whata is cordoned off during what police say is a pre-planned operation. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Thu, 7 Aug 7:15am 

Rotorua police operation in Owhata: Public urged to avoid area
Nearby school access remains unaffected by the operation, police say. 
© 2025 NZ Herald Thu, 7 Aug 7:05am 

Highway reopened after vehicle fire south of Rotorua
State Highway 5 had earlier closed. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed, 6 Aug 6:15pm 

Vehicle fire closes highway south of Rotorua
A state highway in the Bay of Plenty is closed due to a vehicle fire. 
© 2025 RadioNZ Wed, 6 Aug 2:55pm 

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