Scant details on 'Ministry of Forestry'
Jones said he faced "rehabilitating the status of the New Zealand forestry sector".
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Earthquake felt near Rotorua
The earthquake followed two other rumbles in the Bay of Plenty.
Edgecumbe flood: One year ago today the wall gave way
Seventy per cent of the 305 homes damaged by the storm and flood have been repaired.
Rotorua and Taupo MPs seek answers over rescue choppers
McClay and Upston said they would be seeking answers from the Government.
All you need to know: Commonwealth Games day two
Kiwis in action on day two of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Medal rush: One gold and two silvers for NZ
New Zealand has picked up three medals on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games.
As it happened: Kiwi cyclists highlight Day One
All the action from day one of the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast.
Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board: Taupo rescue chopper must stay
The Trust Board says removing the Taupo base would dramatically affect the risk to people.
Comm Games day one: All you need to know
All you need to know about the opening day of the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Entire shed stolen from kohanga reo
The garden shed was fundraised for and was being used as interim storage.
Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters could be scrapped
Fears lives could be lost if Rotorua and Taupo rescue helicopters are scrapped.
Catfish threaten to overtake Lake Rotoiti
Council's catfish programme has one of the largest budgets in the biosecurity programme.
Case put off for man charged with interfering with dead body
A man has appeared in court relating to interfering with Jason Lines' body.
Burglars active in Rotorua over Easter
The following is a round up of police callouts during the past week.
Edgecumbe farmers a formidable flood recovery team
Farming took a big hit following the April 6 flood.
Murder charges dropped for men charged with Diego Hulton's death
Two men now face serious assault charges relating to Diego Hulton's death.
Naked man chased by police jumps into lake
A naked man running around Rotorua has sparked a police callout.
70km/h speed limit proposed for rural roads
Report says reducing average speeds by 1 per cent would cut road deaths by 4 per cent.
Kiwi hit by car makes rare recovery
A kiwi bird seriously injured after being hit by a car, has made a full recovery.
One year later and Davis family close to going home
The Davis family are part of the 30 per cent not yet home since the flood.
Easter road toll highest in eight years
Three times as many people died over the long weekend as last year.
Retailers welcome Easter trading in Rotorua
Business was up 20 per cent on last year for one retailer.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One year on from the flood Edgecumbe people are getting on with it
Charelle Stevenson has been the conduit between community and council.
Fatal crash between truck and motorcycle
Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck on Saturday in Rotorua.
Second child dies from Desert Rd crash
Two children have now died from a crash on the Desert Rd on Friday.
One dead after crash in Rotorua
One person has died following a truck-motorcycle crash in Rotorua.
Hamilton theatre plan a flop in Rotorua
Proposal for regional theatre based in Hamilton not popular in Rotorua.
Firefighters extinguish sulphur fire under Rotorua road
Firefighters are extinguishing one fire and inspecting another on the same street.
Iwi 'disappointed' at Pink and White Terraces announcement
Iwi speak out after claims the Pink and White Terraces have been found.
Fix addicts ahead of jailing dealers, says former drug lord
What will the impacts of a major drug operation in the Eastern Bay be in Rotorua?
100 cannabis plants found in Matahina Forest
Two more men have also been arrested in relation to Operation Notus.
15 people in Rotorua court after drug raids
Drug raids have resulted in a group of people appearing in court in Rotorua today.
Catfish increase in lakes sparks public plea
People are being urged to help stop the spread of catfish in Rotorua lakes.