A challenge was put to council staff to reduce a possible 14 per cent rise this year.

Circumstances of two-vehicle crash remain under investigation.

Whakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.

Visual journalists Alex Cairns and Andrew Warner share their top five videos from 2023.

One motorist slammed the quality of some roads as being 'patches on patches'.

Without it, “I would’ve been dead”, the 70-year-old said.

The all-time NBA leading scorer LeBron James didn't mince his words talking about Adams.

In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.

One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.

Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.

Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.

Andrew Warner's favourite photos of 2023.

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

Traffic management is being put in place at the site of the double-fatal crash.

People advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.

Skyline Rotorua says stoppages to this extent are rare.

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

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.

'You see them walk past, come back, and then get their phones out, their cameras out.'

Safety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.