Value of forestry underestimated
Forestry's contribution to the economy is underestimated, says a report released today.
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Madison, 12, speaks up on having parent in jail
Madison Strempek, 12, talks about what it's like having a parent in prison.
Stressed mother: 'It's too much for me'
Every night Ashley Wharehinga lies down with her little girl on a mattress on the floor to go to bed.
Smalley: Please, no more kids for abuser
COMMENT: One of the women involved in the death of Nia Glassie about to have her fifth child. Taxpayers will raise all of them.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua scheme helping young apprentices to aim high
My Future Rocks is helping Rotorua apprentices. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Top NZ golfer giving back to the community
Phil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Top NZ golfer giving back to the community
Phil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua scheme helping young apprentices to aim high
My Future Rocks is a scheme aiming to support local Rotorua apprentices into the industry after completing study. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man admits killing partner but denies murder
The 44-year-old Atiamuri scaffolder is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.
Nia Glassie abuser pregnant again
Oriwa Kemp is pregnant again, just months after CYF removed a child from her care at birth.
Burglars took the fireplace
A Rotorua street has been targeted by thieves at least three times in the last year, but the houses haven't even been built. Police say some of the thefts are for scrap metal, but even items such as a fireplace have been stolen.
Former Skingraft owner David Young: 'I was just greedy'
Skingraft owner David Young is this week a free man after being jailed for operating a large-scale and lucrative synthetic cannabis operation. He speaks exclusively to head of news Kelly Makiha about why he did it.
Fire rips through roof of Lake Okareka house
Fire tore through the roof cavity of a Lake Okareka home this morning - and a heat gun is believed to be the cause.
Kiwi toddler's incredible cancer battle
Kiwi mum Rochelle Ryan shares how she got through son Levi's cancer diagnosis.
Bikes for needy kids nicked
A number of donated bikes that were destined to go to underprivileged locals have been stolen from a locked community workshop.
Adams hexes England record attempt
Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams has thrown his support behind the All Blacks, as England take aim at their world record.
Bachelorette Sir Howard's granddaughter
Mariana Morrison vying for love in the new season of The Bachelor.
Hunt on for Maori business leaders
Top Maori businesses and business leaders are being encouraged to enter a prestigious annual award.
Open water dynamic duo set to make splash
Rotorua open water swimmers Glyn Eason and David Blackmore are training for the World Masters Games.
Nightmare in Paradise Valley
Flood waters ripped through driveways, north of Rotorua, angering residents.
Road re-open after serious crash near Turangi
Two people in a critical condition after a crash near Turangi.
Paradise Valley Rd remains closed as clean-up continues (+pics&video)
Little rain overnight is good news for sodden region.
NZ tourism takes on Berlin
The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.
Weather bomb hits Rotorua (+video)
UPDATE: Utuhina Stream has burst its banks and is endangering multiple properties. A Pukehangi Rd resident said he had checked the
No respite for water-logged North Island
An incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.
Rotorua man attempts to talk his way into the record books (+video)
A Rotorua man will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by giving 24 speeches at 24 venues in 24 hours.
Heavy rain warning for Rotorua and BOP
Heavy rain is expected in the region today and tomorrow.
Missing boy found safe and well (+video)
The family of an autistic 6-year-old who went missing for four hours have spoken of the "greatest relief" when police found him at Rainbow Springs.
Father hunted for daughter, trial told
The trial continues in the Rotorua District Court of a man charged with abducting a teenage girl.
Detective grilled in Kawerau siege trial
A detective has been grilled by a defendant over what he was doing at a Bay of Plenty property on the day of an alleged shootout that left four police offers injured last year.