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Watch NZH Local Focus: Mayor says Kawerau won't become a ghost town under his watch

Kawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell discusses what the industrial service centre needs to do to ensure a prosperous future, after a Maxim Institute report forecast population decline in the area in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'Our stream, our responsibility'

This story was published through a partnership between Keep New Zealand Beautiful and NZME, owner of the Herald. The partnership

Black Ferns to play in Rotorua

Two international women's rugby tests will be played in Rotorua in June with the city's premier cricket ground Smallbone Park a venue for one fixture.

Donations flow after house fire

A Rotorua couple who lost all in a fire have been gifted household items and a home to rent.

Rotorua house values up 29pc

Rotorua is leading the country in house value increases - with average values skyrocketing 29 per cent in the past 12 months.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Mayor ahead of the game on forecast population decline

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Mayor ahead of the game on forecast population decline

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Smoke alarm batteries to blame for Ideal Electrical fire

Fire investigator says "freaky fire" caused by battery contact.

Dead dog among dumped rubbish

A dead dog dumped on the roadside has sparked shock among the community.

Men pull woman from smoke filled car

Two Rotorua men ran to the aid of an unconscious woman in a car filling up with smoke after the car drove into the back of another

Te Arawa miss out at Te Matatini

Some disappointment from local teams but Wetine Mita-Ngatai named best male group leader

Tributes flow for Maori tourism leader

Doug Tamaki's influence spread all over the New Zealand tourism industry where he was thought of as an innovator in the industry. Mr Tamaki died on Saturday and tributes to his life and work have been coming in ever since.

Tourism entrepreneur Doug Tamaki dies

Doug Tamaki was co-owner of Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua.

New school trip guidelines will save lives - coroner

Coroner Wallace Bain is pleased his recommendation has been adopted as a guideline to schools during trips.

Tourism entrepreneur on life support

Bishop Brian Tamaki, the leader of Destiny Church, said in a tweet that he was praying for a "miracle" for his little brother.

Phoenix Foundation to play bush venue

Alternative indie band The Phoenix Foundation is performing in the city on Sunday when Rainbow Springs brings in another original

Big day for nan and mokopuna

Nana relishes time with her granddaughter at national kapa haka festival Te Matatini in Hastings.

Letters: Mayoral candidate failed

I respond to Rosemary Mackenzie (Letters February 22). Reynold Macpherson wished to become the mayor and came second. He therefore