Now, his mum shares why she thinks families should talk about donations.

The first liquidators' report indicates when creditors may be paid by.

'If you put a cause before the people of Rotorua, people rise up, and they come out.'

'Recklessness will not be tolerated'; the club must replant 250 pōhutukawa over 10 years.

Fourteen people were arrested and multiple firearms were seized during yesterday's tangi.

Academic says Goldie sale raises concerns over Māori cultural heritage and ancestral ties.

12 months since the release of ‘Now Forever’, Owens is back.

Kiwi actors Temuera Morrison, Dave Fane and Awhimai Fraser star in the anticipated sequel.

A 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.

'Seeing the beetle population thrive makes us really proud.'

Daily Charitable Trust loses 83% of lunch contracts in Te Puke, affecting meals and jobs.

The event is expected to bring 6500 athletes plus supporters from 119 countries.

Seven ambulances and five helicopters responded.

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.

Progress comes after those involved twice feared for its future.

Salvation Army foodbank team 'very grateful' for donations as appeal hits week three.

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

The 4m tall digger is sitting upright in 12m of water.

'Thoughts of a Tohunga' first Goldie to sell for more than $3m.

Kiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.

Police enforce the Gang Act, arresting members for displaying insignia and other offences.

She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.

Did IShowSpeed really hurt himself at a Rotorua tourist attraction?

Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.

Mobile donation drives will be 'making it as easy as possible for people to donate'.

SH36 has reopened.

"It's part of our life here."