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Multiple cars caught fire on Fenton St in Rotorua.
NZ Herald Focus Sport's Cheree Kinnear wraps all the Olympics news from day 11 as Lisa Carrington starts strong and Laurel Hubbard bombs out. Video / NZ Herald / Sky Sport
Wahine Māori uses pageant to build self-confidence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Traffic going through the Ngongotahā roundabout now has to travel over two plastic speed bumps.
NZ Herald Focus Sport's Cheree Kinnear recaps New Zealand's first gold medal as a potentially historic day dawns on day eight. Video / NZ Herald / Sky Sport
Emma and her husband Doug Cooper at their freehold home in Rotorua.
NZME is working with local trust Te Mau Aroha and writer Roimata Mihinui on the project.
The new signalised intersection was switched on this morning.
Koji So is one of 25 Miss Rotorua contestants. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
English football fans ride every moment of the Euro 2020 final penalty shootout.
English football fans have gathered at Rotorua's Good Eastern Taphouse to watch the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
A look at New Zealand's affordable housing crisis and the way house prices have changed relative to incomes over time. Video / Paul Slater
Stage 1 was officially opened on Friday morning.
Claims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have exploded across the country, leaving some affected children in intensive care and hospitals forced to expand capacity. Video / NZ Herald
New 'Accessibility Concession' goes live for buses around the Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Logan Nathan and Nadine Katene explain why they are participating in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
Making everyone welcome to Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rotorua Lakes Council chief executive Geoff Williams and mayor Steve Chadwick talk to Local Democracy Reporter Felix Desmarais about the controversial organisational change that's seen the internal appointment of seven deputy chief executives.
PM Jacinda Ardern told media the Government is taking a cautious approach shifting the Wellington region into Alert Level 2. Video / Mark Mitchell
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announces that the Wellington region will move to Alert Level 2 starting at 6pm Wednesday. Video / Mark Mitchell
Tūwharetoa Health Charitable Trust Covid-19 project manager Anthony Hemopo introduces the new Covid-19 Vaccine Hub in Tūrangi.
A collective of Te Arawa artists collaborate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One geothermal station is almost as bad as burning gas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A sneak peek at an in-depth look at a new Local Democracy Reporting Māori wards feature.
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hurungaterangi took home first prize in the Bay of Plenty Showquest.
Volunteers like Judith are the backbone of Ka Pai Kai. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taupō pianist Paris Takarangi, 17, plays a short piece of music.
Tracy Leeke and Shane O'Driscoll on participating in Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
Watch: Australian Police take down mafia, Comancheros in early morning raids and seize millions in cars, drugs and cash. Video / AFP
New Zealand Police say they have dealt a "huge blow" to organised crime after a major trans-national sting resulted in 35 arrests and $3.7 million in assets seized.