Rebekah Wilson is self-funding the mission at a cost of $19k for two years.

There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.

Māori student breaking a glass ceiling.

Rotorua's new police boss didn't plan on climbing the ladder, so why is he now in charge?

Video has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.

Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.

Please avoid the area.

'Do the best you can on what you can afford.'

Rotorua's SPCA is at capacity, and is expecting an influx of animals over summer.

What do locals think of the commissioners' decision to grant resource consent to motels?

Why have emergency housing numbers dropped and where have those homeless people all gone?

The New Zealand Blood Service is forecasting a busier summer this year than last.

Councillor claims Xi Jinping and Robert Mugabe 'would be very proud' of mayor's calls.

“Frankly, it’s been a bit of a shambles,” says a disgruntled Whakatāne councillor.

Independent commissioners have released their decision

Starship Foundation and Ronald McDonald House will benefit from the fundraiser.

Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.

The emergency housing review has found the system breaches human rights.

What will be built on the empty section at 54 Devon St?

Ben Howe was involved in the manufacture of more than 2kg of meth.

Two men are due to appear in Rotorua District Court.

Inquiry finds emergency housing system is seriously flawed.

Bus driver Murray Cannell was allegedly punched, kicked and stomped on by a passenger.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Rotorua’s Atapo Moore came second, winning $24,000.