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Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice

"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice

"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics

Ministry of Education stats have shown dire results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics

Statistics show a disturbing drop in attendance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Burglar soiled victim's sheets, drank rum

Kharviarn Kayden Baker, 19, will be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court in March.

'There's only so much we can do': Rotorua schools attendance reaches nine-year low

Rotorua schools' combined regular attendance in Term 2, 2019 dropped to 48.6 per cent

Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki

The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.

League club fought 'hostile takeover': Sports Tribunal awards $4500

The costs were awarded after a hearing last year.

Dawn Picken: Coronavirus myths and hoaxes are travelling faster than the virus

A virus just as deadly as novel coronavirus is sweeping the planet.

Father of 5yo boy charged with his murder

The man is facing a murder charge and a woman is facing a neglect of a child charge.

Chocolates smoked hāngī style - tu meke

Whitewood went to Dangerous Chocolate and said: "I've got this idea, what do you think?"

Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring

He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.

Decades of memories 'up in flames': Golf club rallies to rebuild

The golf club was completely gutted by fire on Saturday afternoon.

He was a part of us: community mourns boy

Ferro James Sio died in Rotorua Hospital last Saturday.

Man dies following alleged Rotorua assault

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since died.

Teacher kicked, threw cones at students

The teacher said he threw the cones out of fear but is "deeply ashamed".

Women being forced to take meth - abuse worsens

Meth use and distressing family harm stats have exposed a dark truth.

Lovely Trenty: Boult suits up for Cadets

The number one ranked ODI bowler in the world appeared for his club side on Saturday.