Local Focus: Retirement homes in Kawerau are 'go'
64 units set to be built, freeing up houses for others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Farmworker who brutally killed ex as she held son says jail term too harsh
Ephraim Beazley's lawyer said stabbing Xi Wang 18 times was a 'snap decision'.
Man accused of the murder of 5yo appears before full public gallery
Five-year-old Ferro-James Tiopira Sio died in Rotorua Hospital on February 8.
Local Focus: Kawerau welcomes PGF cash injection
Small towns reaping the benefits in investment and jobs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gun threat: Kōhanga not locked down for second time
Police were ready after reports of a man with a gun, but one kōhanga didn't get message.
'Place-based' assessment to combat Rotorua's homelessness problem - Govt
The response aims to avoid a 'one-size-fits-all' solution to homelessness.
Two boys orphaned after parents killed in North Island crash
The 9-month-old is recovering from a crash which killed both his parents.
Crankworx 2020: Rotorua on the world stage
Record numbers of punters and bikers have already arrived in town for the March 1 event.
Lockdown incident: Man charged for making alleged hoax call
The Armed Offenders Squad also responded to the incident.
Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Power 88.3FM gives youth a voice
"You can literally see the fear in their eyes." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics
Ministry of Education stats have shown dire results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua Principals react to shocking attendance statistics
Statistics show a disturbing drop in attendance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Burglar soiled victim's sheets, drank rum
Kharviarn Kayden Baker, 19, will be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court in March.
'There's only so much we can do': Rotorua schools attendance reaches nine-year low
Rotorua schools' combined regular attendance in Term 2, 2019 dropped to 48.6 per cent
Rawiri Waititi to stand for Māori Party in Waiariki
The 39-year-old's candidacy was today confirmed in Rotorua.
League club fought 'hostile takeover': Sports Tribunal awards $4500
The costs were awarded after a hearing last year.
Dawn Picken: Coronavirus myths and hoaxes are travelling faster than the virus
A virus just as deadly as novel coronavirus is sweeping the planet.
What does minimum wage mean for Bay business?
How a higher minimum wage affects employees and business owners across the Bay.
Record high! Rotorua's median house price up 42 per cent
The new high is good news for homeowners, but bad news for buyers, agents say.
Local Focus: Māori art and augmented reality
Paintings break into song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.
'One bill away from drowning in debt': Kiwisaver hardship withdrawals rise
KiwiSaver users in Rotorua withdrew a combined $1.6m for hardship in 2019.
Student sent home from school to shave
Should school students be allowed to have facial hair?
'A beautiful soul': Farewell for woman killed in Tauranga gun deaths
The body of Jessielee Booth was found at a Brookfield home.
Revealed: How much Claymark owes the bank
Country's largest pine product manufacturer placed into receivership on December 4.
Father of 5yo boy charged with his murder
The man is facing a murder charge and a woman is facing a neglect of a child charge.
Chocolates smoked hāngī style - tu meke
Whitewood went to Dangerous Chocolate and said: "I've got this idea, what do you think?"
Connor Woodman - from rugby to the ring
He planned to give up rugby for kickboxing but a love of the team sport draws him back.
Decades of memories 'up in flames': Golf club rallies to rebuild
The golf club was completely gutted by fire on Saturday afternoon.
He was a part of us: community mourns boy
Ferro James Sio died in Rotorua Hospital last Saturday.
Man dies following alleged Rotorua assault
He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since died.