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Watch: 'Only in Rotorua' - Local's comedic Māori lament over closure of McDonald's

'I cry a lonesome lament, for you my dear one, my friend Ronald, oh the distress.'

Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return

Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."

Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning should begin

'We shouldn't be taking any risks,' says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mauao to remain closed but business planning can begin

‘We shouldn’t be taking any risks,’ says Tauranga Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two charged with breaching lockdown rules after emergency rescue

A firefighter was injured during the rescue which involved 20 emergency service staff.

White Island survivors held breath for two minutes underwater

New account of helicopter pilot Brian Depauw's life-saving instructions to his passengers.

'I was terrified': Mum cowers with young son as partner shot dead

Alana Wingrove hid with her 9yo son as her partner was gunned down below her window.

'It's like a dream': Kiwi brought home on Peru mercy flight

Emma Huamash Bejarano can't wait to hold her children again.

Local Focus: Young innovators in lockdown

How to innovate an innovation competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

They're home: Kiwis evacuated from cruise ship arrive in NZ

"I think everyone's done the best they can in the situation."

Motels offer nearly 1000 units for homeless

Community groups have been praised for their dedication during the Covid 19 lockdown.

Hunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZ

The golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.

Coronavirus: Police 'self-isolation' reminder in response to beach pic

Beachgoers sticking to their isolation bubbles and steering clear of others, police say.

Widow's request: 'Celebrate life' in lockdown on death anniversary

"Use those new challenges as opportunities for a better and healthier life."

'This is going to burst the bubble': Pāpāmoa Beach locals appalled by holiday crowds

"This is what is going to burst the bubble," a Tauranga witness said of the large numbers.

Local Focus: $150,000 'gone', says Tauranga butcher

Customers are already firing up the barbie. Made with funding from NZ On Air..

Coughing and threats: 'Overwhelmed' bus drivers afraid they will catch the virus

Calls for better protection on the job.

Kiwis swarm to holiday hotspots for Easter, ignore lockdown rules

Reports of "summer level" activity in the country's holiday hotspots despite lockdown.