The kidnappers turned up in town on his wedding day with the bound victim in a BMW.

Rotorua police have launched an operation targeting illegal dirt bike riders.

The Taupō Winter Festival is back, with an action-packed lineup.

Civil Defence warns the weather will worsen Friday afternoon.

Finding their way into the sport of orienteering.

A family felt misled about the home's safety after also suffering a break-in.

Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.

Prolonged heavy rain threatens to cause fresh slips and flooding across the North Island.

'The craziest thing is you can see the lightning bolt in the ground.'

The 49-year-old was scheduled to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.

'An example of what is possible if we open our hearts and minds'

Hilltop students found something surprising when they went rummaging in the recyclables.

Increasing weather events and storms have spurred a plan to remove more than 100 trees.

Eight people were arrested on Wednesday in Mount Maunganui after a public brawl.

There's no better way to say 'thanks for rescuing me' than a dog trial.

Local abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.

A businessman backing the ban idea says he's had to issue staff panic buttons.

Intricacies of life and relationships are explored in You Hurt My Feelings.

The tour was named the best experience in the whole of the South Pacific.

The coach talks about the big final and bolter Emoni Narawa's World Cup chances.

A teacher was struck off after refusing to use a trans student's chosen name and pronouns.

The Taupō District Council is looking at its role in providing housing.

The circumstances of the death were avoidable but could easily arise, a coroner says.

Household hacks to help you switch to energy saving mode this winter.

Authorities haven't yet identified the killer dogs after at least four attacks in a month.