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Two boys orphaned after parents killed in North Island crash

The 9-month-old is recovering from a crash which killed both his parents.

Person trapped in Taupō lift for forty minutes

The person was released about 9.30am.

Crankworx 2020: Rotorua on the world stage

Record numbers of punters and bikers have already arrived in town for the March 1 event.

Lockdown incident: Man charged for making alleged hoax call

The Armed Offenders Squad also responded to the incident.

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.

'One bill away from drowning in debt': Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals rise

KiwiSaver users in Rotorua withdrew a combined $1.6m for hardship in 2019.

Student sent home from school to shave

Should school students be allowed to have facial hair?

'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths

The body of Jessielee Booth was found at a Brookfield home.

Revealed: How much Claymark owes the bank

Country's largest pine product manufacturer placed into receivership on December 4.

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.