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Dunedin connections back on Air NZ schedule
Air NZ will restart domestic flights between Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington on June 1st.
Tokoroa homicide: Murder accused appears in court
A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 34-year-old man.
Budget wishlist: What environmental leaders want
Dr Rebecca Stirnemann says: "It's cost-effective to do the action now".
Budget 2020 wishlist: How Govt can better support Māori
"A number of our people don't have internet connections, they don't have that IT hook-up."
Calls to support Māori business in Covid 19 recovery
A Facebook page to tautoko such businesses has been widely shared.
Budget 2020 wishlist: What do Rotorua MPs want?
MPs want to rebuild whānau and environment, save and create jobs, and focus on innovation.
'Imagine crushing a coke can': Firefighter describes 'extreme' rescue of trapped truckie
The truck driver is in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital.
Truck driver trapped for nearly five hours after crash
Driver was extracted at 2pm, four and a half hours after emergency services were called.
Local Focus: Rotorua business owner positive despite trials
Vandalism and love in Rotorua. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Don't pick 'wood-first' favourites - Concrete NZ
Favouring one industry could cost jobs in others, the Government has been warned.
Local Focus: Rotorua business owner positive amidst trials
Vandalism and love in Rotorua. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Five arrested: Meth, money and firearms seized in drug operation
The National Organised Crime Group carried out 10 search warrants this morning.
Schools may get lifeline to keep foreign students
Schools may get compensation for foreign students lost due to Covid-19.
Local Focus: 'It has been a hell of a drag', farmers look forward to the end of lockdown
Covid-19 seen as a chance to improve agriculture's image. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'It has been a hell of a drag' - farmers look forward to the end of lockdown
Covid-19 seen as a chance to improve agriculture's image. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Petition calls for free parking in Rotorua CBD
Petition calls for free parking but others say it could have negative impacts.
309 tourism jobs slashed at Ngāi Tahu
Ngāi Tahu Holdings have confirmed the workforce will be reduced by more than 88 per cent.
Local Focus: Rotorua's Coffee Chic receives a helping hand
A Rotorua gas station has given Coffee Chic a leg up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwide
Business chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.
'Frustrating': School's flu jab clinic cancelled twice due to short supply
It's the second time the school has tried and failed to get teachers vaccinated.
Work from home, flexi hours make up new face of businesses
Workplaces could look starkly different after lockdown as flexibility proves beneficial.
Local Focus: Eat Local app taking on Uber Eats for regional hospitality
Takeaways deliveries from a Kiwi-owned company. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
'Surge in separations': Experts expect relationship issues to bubble to the surface
Some people have already called their lawyer about splitting up.
$3b tax relief package 'eases the pain, but not a cure'
Package a big help but it's slow and clumsy warns bar owner.
Macca's apologises over complaints about lack of ingredients
Customers have shared disgruntled posts on social media about missing ingredients.
Local Focus: Kawerau, Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki on the road to recovery
Eastern Bay towns working together to succeed. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
This NZ town has three McDonald's. They're all closed again - eaten out of stock
"We managed to get a top up yesterday but that was not even close to being enough."
'They were all over her': Mum describes scary dog attack on daughter
One dog was found but the other is still on the loose.
Small schools top plans for post-Covid rebuild
Small schools to get better lights and insulation in bid to restart economy.
GO LOCAL! NZME regional titles launch support-local campaign
Initiative calls on people to support local businesses.
'Proven potential for harm' before Whakaari eruption
In 2018, researchers cited seven life-threatening "near misses" at Whakaari since 2006.
'We are heading for one huge s*** fight': Business owner has crack at Government
Bar owner says the Government needs to financially help small businesses.