Full closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.

A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.

The man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.

NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.

Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.

'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'

'Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'

'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'

Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.

The victim of Sunday night's alleged assault was Zahquiel Taipeti, 8.

Zahquiel's family paid tribute saying he could rest in his late mother's arms.

Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.

Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.

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

Two fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.

Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.

“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”

There are reports of injuries.

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.

Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.

'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'

A person has died while traversing the Tongariro Crossing.

The average price of a house in Rotorua has risen to $746,000.

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

'It was down to the final three...'

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

Eric Hogg served in the Pacific during World War II.

'We believe these break-ins have been carried out by the same group.'

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

The man has been charged with threatening to kill a family member.

The man appeared in the Rotorua District Court facing five charges.

The man appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.

'Being different doesn’t make you popular.'

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

From live music performed by local artists to a multisport festival, Rotorua has it all.

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

"Security had no control over the premises."

Richard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.

Tips include good quality deadbolts, networking with neighbours and an escape strategy.

The alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.

Return of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.

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

Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.

The final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.

Other income sources included rent payments and donations.

The first kiwi chick has already been born at the new facility.

Hatupatu | Kurungaituku premieres as part of the New Zealand festival of Arts in February.

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

Cathcart has spent 40 years working towards better education outcomes for gifted children.

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

Two vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi 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.

And that is just the provisional tally with donations continuing to pour in.

Offender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.

OPINION: have never been so happy to be proven wrong.

The appeal has surpassed last year's total tally.

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

"We hope we can get as many donations as we can."

'It shows the generosity of the community.'

'It was the best year we’ve had so far.'

“The crew love getting out and seeing the locals and the kids love the siren of course.”

One school donated an incredible 1236 items.

One 12-year-old boy donated 120 cans to the campaign.

Today we fill the bus for the Salvation Army Rotorua's foodbank.

The iconic attraction has started a waitlist for its locals day.

The Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal has three weeks to go.

'It’s a real privilege for us to support the artistic community and the foodbank.'

'I very clearly remember him saying that. He said it calmly.'

Last year 10,041 items or more than $25,000 worth were collected during Fill the Bus.

By 9pm, the Salvation Army bus was so heavily laden with donations it could hardly move.

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

Inquest: Officer who responded to colleague's call for help gives evidence.

The crash closed a major intersection for several hours.

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

Emergency services were called around 10.20am.