Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith

Salvation Army’s choice model supermarket empowers those in need. Video / Andrew Warner

The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM presenter Paul Hickey announces the final tally for Fill the Bus 2024.

The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM’s Fill the Bus fundraiser is part of the six-week annual Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for the foodbank.

Video of the fire showed large flames and black smoke coming from an address on Ngongotahā Rd at the time. Video / Out There Industries

Thousands of protesters marching up Fenton St in Rotorua

Hīkoi mō te Tiriti protesters in Rotorua.

Rotorua Daily Post has launched its annual Christmas Appeal supporting the Salvation Army foodbank. Video / Andrew Warner

Ngāti Whakaue has created its own subdivision for its people in a sought-after location on iwi land following a multimillion-dollar partnership with the Government.

A second bronze sculpture dedicated to the memory of a much-loved stray dog in Rotorua that lived beside Te Ngae Rd has been unveiled to the public. Video / Kelly Makiha

Rotorua Hospital's children's unit has undergone refurbishment. Video / Laura Smith

Nikau Grace's latest project with Waiata Anthems has seen a new song and documentary released about her love of Kawerau and how you can beat the odds. Video / Supplied

Tom Stephenson says he hears the hounds from his property daily. Video / Supplied

Hosted by the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival, Taumata Soloman pays homage to cultural entrepreneur and kapa haka legend Wetini Mitai Ngatai. Video / Aleyna Martinez

Vehicles were caught in a slip on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Andrea Casey

An investigation is under way after a body was found in a burning vehicle on State Highway 1 near Ātiamuri between Tokoroa and Taupō last night. Video / Dan Hutchinson

Lynmore Primary School pupils spent the day at NZME learning about the media.

Hundreds lost power after a car crashed into power pole on Te Ngae Rd on Monday night. Video / Supplied

The Voices in the Shadows by Rotorua's Wairea Company features Tame Iti and premieres as part of the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival 2024.

Julian Dean chats with Budgie Woods, recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, about why he wants to donate his Tour de France bike to charity. Video / Supplied

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith

Two boys, with estimated ages of 6 and 10, broke into Rotorua Autohaus on Lake Rd on a Sunday afternoon and stole two dirt bikes valued at $4000.

Police outside a Tūrangi address following the launch of a homicide investigation. Video / Dan Hutchinson

Carlo Lumapas began teaching residents at Arvida Glenbrae to upcycle rubbished bikes aiming to give them to children who can't afford them this Christmas. Video / Aleyna Martinez

The Wiggles are bringing their techno dance party to Tauranga in the new year. Video / Supplied

Be a Tidy Kiwi's new ambassador Kiri Danielle has been cleaning up the maunga for 12 years.

The Volcanic Alert Level has been raised to Level 3 at White Island following minor eruptions on Friday and Sunday. Video / Geoff Mackley, youtube.com/@geoffmackley

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Graeme Young and Sarah Small talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Cori Marsters and Emma Baylis talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard says 'the power is in prevention'. Video / Water Safety New Zealand

A Rotorua man has been sentenced to community detention after admitting prowling around outside a solo mother's house while doing an indecent act.

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Laura Smith and Nikora Simpkins talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Should you follow if they ask? If so - how should you interact? Video / Alex Cairns

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Simon Chisholm and Kim Jones talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

Scene of the two-truck crash on State Highway 36 near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser

Waikimihia Douglas-Karauna is bringing te ao Māori to the world after being selected to compete in the Fiba U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Mexico. Video / Whakaata Māori

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Kelly Hemana and Justin Wilkinson talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.

A sneak peek at Millennium Hotels And Resorts' refurbished rooms with general manager Pipiana Whiston. Video / Supplied / Rotorua Daily Post

Dancing for Hospice 2024 couple Te Okiwa Morgan and Nae Taua talk to Paul Hickey from The Hits Rotorua.