Ardern hints at more public holidays in NZ to encourage domestic tourism
The PM is in Rotorua to see how the region is coping following the lockdown
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Two arrests after police pursuit stretches 54kms
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Local Focus: Rotorua churches campaign against level 2 rules
Ministers hope to increase gatherings to 100. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Rotorua Fire Brigade kept busy with call outs
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Rotorua rafting companies struggling to stay afloat
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Local Focus: Rotorua churches campaign against level 2 rules
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Rotorua parking app PrestoPark launched
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