The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.

Country music singers from throughout New Zealand are vying to be the best.

There were no injuries but a vehicle and power pole were damaged.

The woman collapsed in the packed waiting room and could not be revived.

The share of affordable rentals has significantly decreased.

Rotorua Boys' High School is back in the limelight for golf.

Fenz was called on Sunday evening.

The significance of these achievements is "massive".

Judge: 'You accept this was a bad mistake and you’re not going to do this again.'

'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'

Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.

New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.

A lot of the endangered species can be found in Rotorua and Taupō.

A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.

Riley Roebuck advocates for Irlen Syndrome at the Miss Teen Tourism pageant.

Man was left with some “gouges” on the top of his leg and bottom.

He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.

Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.

Sione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.

Girls' High students have had a taste of working in the criminal courts.

Tour de France rider Julian Dean donates bike to Parkinson's New Zealand fundraisers.

'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'

Head boy heads for Ivy League.

It comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.

The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.

Aboriginal and First Nation youth are inspired by Māori leaders during a Rotorua exchange.

A long-time friend shares his sadness at the news of the king's death.

'Just like jazz is old, carnatic is old'