Emergency services were called around 8.15am.

The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.

'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.

A trial date has been set for 2025.

'There is a real sense of loss from these workers.'

What started as a feel-good initiative ended up becoming a 'smelly' mess.

A small cut at the barber turned nasty for a Rotorua man.

The award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.

Police were called around 5.18am.

Thirty-six roles have been disestablished in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes since July 2022.

The man died after a car collided with a tree.

The final day of the Volcanic Epic saw riders sprinting through Rotorua's city centre.

'He had a beautiful heart and not a day goes by we don’t think of him.'

Legend has a long history with the iconic race.

'The Volcanic Epic is a great boon for the regions.'

'Madeline’s an absolute angel. She actually saved my life in more ways than one.'

It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.

If approved, the parks could preserve public green spaces in perpetuity.

Emergency services were called shortly after midnight.

Police conducted 25 searches relating to gang members under new legislation.

Statue has disappeared but the pieces are falling into place for a return.

A person wearing a Free Palestine T-shirt spent more than two hours on the roof.

Apprentices will need to complete a challenging project in eight hours.

Property owner arrives at scene after being told there was a fire at her house.

Winning tickets were sold in two Rotorua stores.

Story of missing memorial to loveable Rotorua stray Harawene moves Auckland man to action.

Two men have appeared in court over an alleged stabbing on Te Ngae Rd.

A Rotorua man died and a woman suffered serious injuries.

350 riders from 11 different countries are taking part.