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Minister slams 'indigenous handbrake' over Rotorua Airport development

Shane Jones has taken a "dim view" of concerns from former Rotorua airport land owners.

Jailed dad uses cultural report in bid to get murder term cut

Judge: Killing "callous and brutal murder of defenceless and highly vulnerable infant".

Road reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua

The driver was the sole-occupant of the vehicle.

Device delivery to at-home learners was 'logistical nightmare' principals say

Students finally get their learn-at-home devices - when they return to school.

The Head Hunter who made $1 million in three years

Bucket of drugs and cash buried in sand dunes of popular Bay of Plenty beach.

'We weren't planning to have a funeral' - parents remember loving teen

Brayden Wood, 17, suddenly lost his battle with cancer after 18 months.

Man appears in court charged with Rotorua murder

The 59-year-old has appeared in the Rotorua District Court.

Arrest made in Rotorua homicide investigation

A 59-year-old man has been charged with murder.

School's back! Teachers and students eager to return

Rotorua schools are excited to be opening for their students to attend again.

Two arrests after police pursuit stretches 54kms

The 54km distance between Rotorua and Kinleith is expected to take about 40 minutes.

Local Focus: Rotorua churches campaign against level 2 rules

Ministers hope to increase gatherings to 100. Made with funding by NZ On Air.

Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review

It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.

Local Focus: Rotorua churches campaign against level 2 rules

Ministers hope to increase gatherings to 100. Made with funding by NZ On Air.

Funeral directors say 50-person limit still unfair on grieving families

A 50-person limit at funerals is still challenging, local funeral directors say.

Education leaders welcome free trades training and lunches

Rotorua's education sector reacts with cautious optimism to Budget 2020.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Wait for the school bus nearly over

"The buses are just part of what's been a big lot of work."