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More than 1000 school kids exposed to measles at Rotorua camp

Public Health Services is alerting campers that they may be at risk of measles

Sons of Zion's international dream becomes reality

Sons of Zion are in the inspirational LA to write and record new music.

'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial

School turns down programme due to costs of upgrading to a commercial kitchen.

More votes than the mayor: How Tania Tapsell has won over the masses

Rotorua's most popular councillor reveals her secrets to a successful campaign.

Steamers semifinal: No ticket required

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal in Rotorua.

Road reopened after crash at Okere Falls

The severity of the injuries was unknown at this stage

How a McDonald's worker, 19, became Rotorua's youngest councillor

Fisher Wang has been elected to the Rotorua Lakes Council.

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'Bang crash': Stolen car somersaults after police chase, driver on the run

"The vehicle went high, it somersaulted higher than the crossing signs," a witness said.

Local Focus: 'Tick that box or don't moan'

Why is voter turnout so low? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Plenty of action expected in round two of Baywide comp

Plenty of action expected for round two of Baywide premier cricket competition.

Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south

The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland

Mentally ill man who killed father detained in psychiatric hospital

Wayne Church was washing dishes when he was stabbed four times with a butcher's knife.

From outcast to idol: The day a Kiwi superstar was born

Bullied and abused, the Nigerian kid in Rotorua decided to fight back.

Rotorua Business Award winners 'stoked' and 'over the moon'

The winners of 18 different awards were announced before a crowd of 640 people.

'Hit, attacked and verbally abused' - Bus drivers cop it all

One driver said he was subjected to a ''brown eye'' from a student while exiting the bus.

Local Focus: 3 hour commute each way for councillor and wannabe mayor

It’s working well says Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: 18yo council candidate there for his generation

Think about us when making decisions says candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.