Latest from Rotorua

$8m to improve freedom camping woes

The Government money is for operating costs such as enforcement and temporary facilities.

Government announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the Bay

The funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.

Forestry sector welcomes $58m injection

The new Forestry New Zealand premises built will bring 80 jobs, many of those to Rotorua.

Further $58m allocated to forestry sector

Shane Jones announces a further $58m to be allocated to the One Billion Trees programme.

Teacher's future unclear after assault

Once heavily involved in theatre, teacher assaulted still struggling with concentration.

Family of crash victim issues kind message to driver

One month ago Oceana Cameron was told she would never walk again after a crash.

Viewpoint NZ: Measles vs vaccinations, Rotorua is trenz-ing and a new railway crossing in Oamaru

Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

School bans pupils from having mobile phones

Should students be allowed phones at school?

Local Focus: Call for more young councillors in Rotorua

Rotorua Councillor Tania Tapsell talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Normalise headgear in junior rugby

Time Out: Any level of protection that headgear provides should be celebrated.

Victim's sister testifies in murder trial

The murder trial began at the Rotorua High Court on Monday.

Teen who punched teacher in face wanted for arrest

Sheldon Tawhiti-Ormsby punched Alasdair Hay in the face at school pick-up on February 27.

Surgeon entitled to retirement payout, court rules

Long-serving doctor awarded nearly 40 days' worth of pay from employer after retirement.

Renowned dyslexia expert to speak in Rotorua

International expert on dyslexia to speak in Rotorua

'The Trap': Murder trial hears gang member shot twice in the back

Rival alleged to have given shooter a place to hide and new clothes, court hears.

Tangi under way for Tūhoe leader Te Wharehuia Milroy

A large tangi for respected leader Professor Wharehuia Milroy has started in Rotorua.