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Local Focus: From McDonalds to Rotorua Council with advice from the PM, Fisher's big day
Wang took two important phone calls on election day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Confirmed measles case at Tokoroa wedding
There have been 32 confirmed cases of measles in Waikato DHB since August 1.
Former employees of Maketu Pies react to new owners
Maketu Pies changes hands on November 11.
Flip of a coin could determine election winner after tied result
"Whatever will be will be," one candidate said.
Top honour for scientist behind newborn breakthroughs
A scientist who has helped millions of newborns and mums receives NZ's top research medal.
Local Focus: Is this Rotorua's next mayor?
NZ's first millennial mayor in the making. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Is this Rotorua’s next mayor?
NZ’s first millennial mayor in the making. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Thanks, but no thanks' - Schools weigh up Govt's free lunch trial
School turns down programme due to costs of upgrading to a commercial kitchen.
More votes than the mayor: How Tania Tapsell has won over the masses
Rotorua's most popular councillor reveals her secrets to a successful campaign.
Steamers semifinal: No ticket required
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play their Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal in Rotorua.
Road reopened after crash at Okere Falls
The severity of the injuries was unknown at this stage
How a McDonald's worker, 19, became Rotorua's youngest councillor
Fisher Wang has been elected to the Rotorua Lakes Council.
'Bang crash': Stolen car somersaults after police chase, driver on the run
"The vehicle went high, it somersaulted higher than the crossing signs," a witness said.
Am I losing my mind? Managing your memory in an age of rising dementia and forgetfulness
Are you losing your mind or ageing normally? How to tell the difference.
Bequeathed sewing machine sparks fashion career
Taongahuia Maxwell is a fashion designer who embraces her Māori culture.
Zizi Sparks: Why the All Blacks losing the World Cup won't be so bad
COMMENT: Why dwell on the losses when there's so much to celebrate?
Local Focus: ‘Tick that box or don’t moan’
Why is voter turnout so low? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Can we ever be mates with rates?
Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Can we ever be mates with rates?
Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'Tick that box or don't moan'
Why is voter turnout so low? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Plenty of action expected in round two of Baywide comp
Plenty of action expected for round two of Baywide premier cricket competition.
Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south
The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland
Mentally ill man who killed father detained in psychiatric hospital
Wayne Church was washing dishes when he was stabbed four times with a butcher's knife.
From outcast to idol: The day a Kiwi superstar was born
Bullied and abused, the Nigerian kid in Rotorua decided to fight back.
Rotorua Business Award winners 'stoked' and 'over the moon'
The winners of 18 different awards were announced before a crowd of 640 people.
'Hit, attacked and verbally abused' - Bus drivers cop it all
One driver said he was subjected to a ''brown eye'' from a student while exiting the bus.
Local Focus: 3 hour commute each way for councillor and wannabe mayor
It’s working well says Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.