An experienced boatie died when his boat capsized on Tairua bar in January 2022.

The 29-year-old died in a single-car crash on Friday.

More than 50,000 watch live as the viral sensation travels through Rotorua.

With their lives shattered in the event, the family can now rebuild after the settlement.

Three fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene.

The council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.

Details have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.

'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'

'This decision has not been made lightly'.

A tavern operating without a duty manager also found in breach.

What our reporter learned from spending a day volunteering with a vital community service.

The Rotorua law student who authored it says the support was 'overwhelming but inspiring'.

Firefighters remain at the scene two days later dealing with flare-ups.

Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.

A 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.

The 42-year-old was clocked driving 30km over the speed limit, police say.

A vehicle caught fire on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai Range on Wednesday evening.

Residents were forced from their homes due to the fire.

Rich Farrell aims for top 10 finish at the world Strongman Games.

'She was really excited when she was asked to do the part, as she loves performing.'

Five crews were called to the fire.

'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'

The foodbank has collected $5560 in donated food, money, and gifts in week one.

Expect acrobatics, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable comedy from the new show.

Craigs Investment Partners is giving back to local charities this Christmas.

Anyone gathering or eating shellfish from this section of coastline could get sick.

Tauranga's bombing competition has been named an official qualifying event for 2025.