The offender previously stole $305,000 from her employer.

The Living House was completed in Rotorua in just six weeks.

The accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.

He parked his ex-cop car in a police spot and probed staff for a security guard's details.

There's something in the air for Rotorua venues and suppliers – renewed confidence.

For nearly 50 years, Jenny Nahu has been the glue that's held Bay rugby league together.

Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.

From the end of July there will be three emergency housing motels left.

Mark Christiansen, 55, faces charges including burglary with a weapon.

She and her husband run a food service that feeds up to 3500 people a week.

A jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.

A man will appear in the Rotorua District Court accused of Stuart Stobie's manslaughter.

Lance Hohaia Houpapa was found dead in his armchair four days after a crash.

Dennis Kenny was the race director of the Rotorua Marathon for 34 years until 2003.

Her 12-week-old baby suffered severe brain damage in the accident.

Daniel Rikiti was sentenced to three years' jail but remains on bail during appeal.

Friend feared next time she would see kidnapped woman was 'at her funeral'.

The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

Rotorua's youth centre has been given a funding boost that will benefit 560 young locals.

The teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.

Dennis Murphy was known for his dedication to catching gang members and drug dealers.

Murdered tourist Grace Millane's memory is being honoured through a Women's Refuge appeal.

Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.

The Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

'When I first saw myself, I was in shock … why did this happen to me?'

Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.

A jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.

'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'

Rotorua drugged driver Hemana Morgan-Edmonds will serve seven months longer in jail.

Nathan Moscrip, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of his friend Brodie Ruatara.

Rotorua's homeless have been given free food in a counter operation to Operation Trolley.

The homes were criticised by locals when they first arrived on the site.

Operation Feed The People launched in opposition to police trolley crackdown.

The Red Stag team is determined to give winning the Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix a good go.

Moscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.

Tihema Nuttall's sentence will stay the same despite a judge's error.

The Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.

Sadie and Cohen Stewart are having a ball representing their iwi in Māori cricket.

Jamus Webster takes up role after nearly 30 years at Rotorua Boys' High School.

Rapper Tihema Nuttall, also known as Temm Dogg, has been sentenced.

A pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.

The Rotorua Lakes Council has had a WorkSafe charge against it dismissed.

Principals had to buy food to tide students over or pull them out of class to eat late.

The 'container' homes on Malfroy Rd in Rotorua are ready for new tenants.

George (Hori) Bennett, aka Papa Ruru, from Rotorua was described as an unsung radio hero.

Locals react to the police crackdown on people using shopping trolleys for personal ends.

Why does most of the North Island celebrate Auckland Anniversary Day?

With no body found, his disappearance was a mystery. Now a coroner has ruled.

Crash victims Jan and John Christensen are remembered for their community contributions.

Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.

She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.

'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'

Too many people have died on local roads, say police.

We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.

Sian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.

Ngawai Clendon aims to inspire others as she heads to Antarctica with Inspiring Explorers.

It's been 17 years since Nia Glassie was killed. Now her killers want out of jail.

Boxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.

A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.

Two more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.

A man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.

Richard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.

Thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and other items were stolen.

A woman driving a BMW walked away from the crash, astonishing witnesses.

The Selwyn Heights Four Square was targeted by weapon-wielding thieves.

'He needs to be held accountable for his evil, despicable actions.'

What's in store for next year's Rotorua Lakeside concert?

The teen shot at rival gang vehicles a busy Rotorua intersection in the middle of the day.

Did IShowSpeed really hurt himself at a Rotorua tourist attraction?

Sixteen new iwi-led affordable rental homes have been officially opened.

Details have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.