'A good kick': Cop stood down after kicking, aiming gun at handcuffed robber
IPCA has found the officer's actions towards a robbery suspect were unjustified.
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Childcare in Level 3: Sandpits closed, parents told to stay in cars
Sandpits stay closed; parents advised to wait in cars at dropoff if necessary.
Local Focus: Businesses nervous about Level 3 'Any one industry or business could be responsible for reverting back'
Optimism and dread in equal measure for businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ngāi Tahu Tourism closure a sign of the times
'Predominantly Māori tourism businesses are focused on international visitation.'
Covid-19 fallout: Skyline Enterprises to cut jobs, tourism towns reach breaking point
And a national survey of 547 tourism operators reveals more than 13,000 jobs will go.
Local Focus: Rotorua businesses nervous about opening up in level 3
Optimism and dread in equal measure for businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Aw bro, you didn't have to': Rotorua carver goes viral for wholesomeness
"Wait, did someone gift some subs? Aw bro, you didn't have to."
Shotover Jet, top attractions to close as Ngāi Tahu Tourism cuts 300+ jobs
Christchurch-headquartered powerhouse Ngāi Tahu Tourism not immune to Covid-19.
Local Focus: Taupō businesses preparing for Level 3
Only some businesses can begin trading on Tuesday. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Arrest made after suspected Taupō arson
The 37-year-old man will appear in court today.
Preschool centres like a 'petri dish of sickness' says mum
Schools and early childhood centres will open on April 29
No soft toys, play dough or sandpit: Early childhood centres prepare for level 3
Centres reveal safety measures as they prepare to reopen.
'Blessed with a lovely life': Woman born in flu pandemic turns 100 in lockdown
Family celebrates milestone birthday using technology,
Police pursuit witness: 'What are these knuckleheads thinking?'
There have been up to three police chases a day since we went into lockdown.
Watch: 'Only in Rotorua' - Local's comedic Māori lament over closure of McDonald's
'I cry a lonesome lament, for you my dear one, my friend Ronald, oh the distress.'
Pensioner farewelled in online Zoom funeral
While some are opting for long term embalming, Doris' family celebrated her life online.
Homeless man living in Rotorua motel dies suddenly
There was a sombre mood among the homeless community living at the motels.
Council pay cuts: Who's taking them, who's not
Some have jumped to take voluntary cuts, others have called them 'morally indefensible'.
Local Focus: At-risk families using lockdown 'to become a better family'
There are challenges, and positive behaviour, in lockdown. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: At risk families using lockdown 'to become a better family'
Young people still facing challenging lockdown. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Man spat at police because he was sick of being pulled over
The man said he was sick of being pulled over by police.
Footage emerges of car crashing into Rotorua gym
A car crashed into the gym in Mangakakahi on Saturday morning.
'Well-known' Ngatira man electrocuted on farm
One man died and a young girl was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
White Island survivors held breath for two minutes underwater
New account of helicopter pilot Brian Depauw's life-saving instructions to his passengers.
Rotorua council pay cuts would be 'immoral' - chief exec
Geoff Williams says he "fundamentally does not support" the call for executive pay cuts.
Local Focus: Lockdown giving homeless people a chance to change
Charities work around the clock to cater for the homeless. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Lockdown giving homeless chance to change
Charities work around the clock to cater for the homeless. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Covid-19: Pop-up testing clinics at Tōrere and Ōpape marae
The pop-ups provide a kaupapa Māori service to small and rural communities.
Living a 'nightmare': Couple lose isolation caravan and belongings in fire
The pair had been isolating in their caravan in Marotiri just out of Taupō.
Police dog stabbed after attempted Rotorua break-in
A police dog has been stabbed while trying to catch an alleged offender in Rotorua.
Principals welcome school at alert level 3 - with caution
Bay school leaders say guidance from the Ministry of Education will be needed.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash near Rotorua
The Serious Crash Unit had examined the scene.
Quarantine diaries week four: silver linings of the lockdown
Our isolators reflect on the good things the lockdown has given them.