Police were called to an Aria View property in Bethlehem on Sunday evening.

Visual journalists Alex Cairns and Andrew Warner share their top five videos from 2023.

Without it, “I would’ve been dead”, the 70-year-old said.

Jean's partner, Bruce, died in 2022 after almost a decade of living with heart disease.

One festivalgoer said the artists playing reminded her of her 'high school years'.

Thirteen Lotto players nationally won the Second Division prize money.

The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to police at 12.45pm.

The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.

Rachael Pratt said she had a 'very big chunk of flesh' removed from her leg.

Rotorua Daily Post is looking back at the stories of 2023.

The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at some of the top stories of 2023.

People advised to avoid any activity that results in contact with the water.

All traffic will be detoured from Tuesday.

'We are so very grateful for the amazing support', says foodbank manager.

Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.

Two reported sightings of the man in the centre of town this afternoon.

The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.

Crews from three fire stations fought the blaze.

Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.

A rise in the number of roaming dogs increases fear among Rotorua Lakes livestock owners.

The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.

Safety advice for swimmers also follows slew of shark sightings in the area.

Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.

Experts say these sighting are common this time of year.

'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.