Tips include good quality deadbolts, networking with neighbours and an escape strategy.

The crash happened on Tuesday.

Rotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.

Regulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.

The alleged victim received a phone call saying a man was outside her house.

'Is this a cultural thing?'

Firefighters were called at 11.48am.

Return of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.

A woman and her son had been taking part in a rubbish pick-up organised by the Scouts.

Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'

Road closed after collision with a car was reported about 11am.

'We don’t want to have any barriers to learning.'

"It’s cool people are happy to embrace our culture."

A person was due to appear in Rotorua District Court today.

Crews were called to a blaze in Malfroy School’s playground around 5pm on Sunday.

Chefs, air con installers and builders are working in the heat this summer.

Police were called around 11.05am.

The agency has released details about its building programme.

Seasoned scoopers share the secrets of a delicious trade.

The final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.

The road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.

'It’s awesome to have her joining our little Kiwi Harvard community.'

'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'

Other income sources included rent payments and donations.

Temperatures were 'above' or 'well above' average for much of NZ last year.

The leader was a pivotal figure in Treaty settlements.

It comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.

Matt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.

The algae can produce toxins that cause 'significant ill-health'.