The jury has retired to consider its verdict.

Taupō Choral and Rotorua District Choir have joined forces for a special performance.

The clip was taken on a rural Bay of Plenty road.

Police were called about 8.15am.

With throat and mouth swelling, head pounding and painkillers useless, he needed 'relief'.

Opinion: The cost-of-living crisis has turned a hard situation into an impossible one.

The Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.

A relative says Eddie Duffy often made the long ride to Bunnings to buy more blooms.

Jurors watch two police video interviews with the defendant as trial progresses.

'I felt like the defendant ... I’m the victim in the matter.'

A $1.2 billion fund, foreign buyer plans scrapped - what Luxon has to compromise on.

Unorthodox Deputy PM jobshare, 20 Cabinet roles include three each from NZ First, Act.

Boaties are being warned about new rules for using the Waikato River.

Police believe the threats are coming from the same source.

Te Arawa is the sea-ocean travelling vessel.

Matiu Chisnall was born in 1986 in Rotorua.

A group of tamariki from Rotokawa School has been in a unique learning environment.

There were hugs and tears of joy in the council chamber.

The Ngāti Pikiao Ahurei has helped strengthen whānau bonds.

Police officer who attended describes details of the scene.

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

Accolade comes as tourism hotspot’s business community anticipates positive year ahead.

The crash, also involving a motorbike, happened on Tuesday morning in Rotorua's CBD.

The food drive is on Monday evening in Ngongotahā.

Fifteen players won seconddivision nationwide.

The man died at the scene after a crash between his mobility scooter and a motorcycle.