A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.

Bruce and Nita Wilde cheered their grandson on from their home in Tūrangi.

A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.

Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.

The road was reduced to one lane for several hours but has since reopened.

The three-month rise was above the NZ average, with two beachside suburbs leading the way.

The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.

'Right now, unless you know where you’re looking it’s hard to find help.'

'If the funder does not act on this urgently, we are likely to need to restructure.'

'It will be full of action, full of crashes and full of big jumps.'

“We’re all here for the same reason. It’s all about the music and everyone was excited."

Discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region this long weekend.

Plus all you need to know about road closures and noise control

Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.

'No one should have to lose so many people in such a short time.'

Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'

Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.

However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.

Brayden Tawa, of Pāpāmoa, died after a car and truck crashed on Hewletts Rd.

One person died after a crash last night at a Mount Maunganui intersection.

Firefighters expected to stay on Matakana Island until the end of the week.

Victim David Kuka was 'simply in the wrong place at the wrong time', a judge says.

Phil and Chontelle Strang saw the blaze from their kitchen window.

Residents complained of 'putrid, acrid roasting smell' like 'rotten, stinking, dead meat'.

Officer breaks down while giving evidence at a coronial inquest in Rotorua.

Inquest hears from officer whose car was attacked by Shargin Stephens before shooting.

'With that criminal group, our priority was to actually get them off the street.'

OneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.

Law firm says if it becomes a class action, it could cover another 350 plaintiffs.

Appearing on One Love a milestone for two Kiwi bands

Jason Rex Maney sentenced for wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice.

'Well, well, well. I’ll go eat my hat,' the letter's author says. 'You’ve made my year.'

Spectators described the final as 'intense' and 'gutting'.

Labour weekend the start of “key” six-month visitor season.

'The concussion is the worst part. It feels like a drill bit running through my forehead.'

The eight-storey timber office building was also issued an $18.9m consent in July.

'[The vehicle] may well have contained important forensic evidence.'

Meet award-winning Coastguard Rotorua Lakes and Taupō units volunteer Amy Nattrass.

'It’s our responsibility to look after those who have provided for us.'

Foodstuffs is working with local iwi Ngāi Te Rangi to open the store.

One of the trio was found guilty of being an accessory after the fact to murder.

Advocates say the solution does not solve the shortage of treatment options.

The jury has retired to consider its verdict.

Crown: 'This murder would not have happened without these three defendants.'

The court ruled the appeal application did not have 'sufficient prospects of success'.

One 42-year-old mother-of-four said the programme had been "a great help".

“There is certainly a craving to learn te reo Māori."

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori was first celebrated in 1975.

“Another five minutes and it could have been our game but not today.”

The team will play in the National 1st XV Championship semifinals on Friday.

"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."

However, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.

'Information is the most valuable asset anyone can have.'

The prosecutor says the evidence showed a clear 'pattern of behaviour' by the defendant.

“I know the effects of these drugs. When you see everyone super-hyped-up, you know."

When Claire first arrived from China five years ago, she struggled to fit in.

'I just hope the police are able to find some answers now for the family.'

'It’s not okay that schools ended up being closed because of safety concerns.'

"Physically I was his puppet," woman says at trial of leading entertainment figure.

"This is a situation that police need to get on top of," Hipkins said.

Schools have also closed, citing 'heightened emotions'.

'It’s going to put pressure on the staffing which is a major concern for us.'

'The predominant note is the $50 note.'

The Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.

Canada has had more than 500 wildfires this season.

The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.

'His laugh will be forever echoed around the park.'

Te Whatu Ora has yet to present a business case for the project.

"I have seen the power of communities who work together to create positive change."

Motorists were trapped on the Kaimai Range as heavy rain pelted the region.

Police lights outside warn members of the danger.

There have been three attacks on Michael Hill stores in the past week.

State Highway 34 is closed this morning as heavy rain lashes the region.