The Government will start the process of giving every New Zealander an extra five days of sick leave a year before Parliament adjourns for the summer break.
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The Rotorua Museum and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are being checked for damage after a series of earthquakes struck near Rotorua this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Helping young offenders find a better pathway through sport. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
"It's about all the great things that Māori are". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
US President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden address protesters that stormed the Capitol Building. Video / AP
Kate Murray was surprised to find this goat tied up outside a Ngongotahā dairy.
Armed police respond to the emergency situation in Rotorua Sunday night. Video / Andrew Warner
Dansey Road Scenic Reserve brimming with wildlife. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Onwards and upwards. Kiwis around the country are partying to farewell 2020 and welcome in the new year.
New Year's Eve riot in Whangamatā. Video / Supplied / Jane Phare
Natana Wilson Walters and Caitlyn Gibson were the two first babies of the millenium in Rotorua.
NZ Taxpayers's Union boss Jordan Williams is in Rotorua, erecting physical signs in addition to the electronic sign by Hemo roundabout.
'Cruise ship operation was 80 per cent of our income'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kerry Pearson AKA Princess Die is a roller skater annoyed about RLC making paths with pumice gravel that means you cant continuously skate through the park.
Kids.Com.Educare Central donate to Christmas Appeal.
Traffic is building on Ngongotahā Rd after a crash between a car and a truck.
A car has taken out a traffic light pole on Fairy Springs Rd.
Getting kids to solve problems "from the ground up". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Six new cases in managed isolation.
The PM talks about her Christmas wishes and her ranking on the forbes list of most powerful women
Rotorua Lakes Council customer solutions manager Valeta Duncan on why people should support the Christmas Appeal.
The truck involved in the crash parked on the side of State Highway 5 on Thursday.
New cafe open for business Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
White Island/Whakaari eruption anniversary
"I hope everybody finds their peace." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The number of ongoing COVID-19 media briefings is being reduced to four per week. There is one new case of COVID-19 in managed isolation today.
The damaged building on Tutanekai St this morning.
Local business gets a boost. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Deputy mayor Dave Donaldson who is concerned at the speed some vehicles are travelling at through the 30km/h road works zones.
Among the nine new cases, two more Pakistani cricketers tested positive but are deemed historical Covid infections. Video / Will Trafford
Great footage of a shark in the shallows at Pukehina Beach in the Bay of Plenty. Video/ Boundless Vision
The Hits presenter Paul Hickey reveals the total amount raised during Wednesday's Fill the Bus.