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

Couple's fights heard down street: 'It wasn't very nice. There was a lot of screaming.'

Sam Smith and designer Christian Cowan were spotted in Rotorua last week.

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

"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.

The crash closed a major intersection for several hours.

There is no treatment in New Zealand, so the young dad of three has to sell his house.

Children give evidence in the trial of their mother who allegedly attacked their father.

They are a third cheaper than their freehold equivalents - but ground rents have spiked.

The hub plan was announced after two attacks on teen girls in the CBD in August.

The new Tokoroa plant took two years to complete

Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs have fared this week.

Three fire engines were sent around 10.20am.

Emergency services were called around 10.20am.

Find out where Taupō's walkers have been tramping this week.

Auckland, Waikato and Coromandel are all in the line for thunderstorms today.

She claims she acted in self-defence, the jury has been told.

'With that criminal group, our priority was to actually get them off the street.'

The centre will also act as an official collection point for the appeal.

OneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police.