A woman who died at a Kawerau timber yard is remembered for her friends and huge smile.

Rotorua's New Year's festival will this year be done by 9.30pm.

Locals react to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby announcement.

Hanging powerlines delayed firefighters from reaching the trapped person

Bay of Plenty cancer survivors march on Wellington today, fighting for more time.

A piece of wood was found in sausages bought from Countdown Fairy Springs.

A jury has been picked for trial of men accused of murdering Raymond and James Fleet.

The Employment Court has thrown out Richora Group Ltd's appeal to an earlier decision.

Police are searching for three people who fled a vehicle on foot near Kaingaroa.

Rotorua's Charles and Barbara Cloete have been devastated by the death of their son.

Father of boy who took nine tramadol at school says prescription drug abuse a wider issue.

Rotorua Ekiden Relay event asked me to lead a "funked-up yoga warm-up Jane Fonda-style".

Three staff in two Bay of Plenty stores owned by Prabh Ltd will receive compensation.

NZ Football chairman has resigned, the latest twist in the fallout from the NZF review.

His heroic mates kept him alive in the freezing conditions as he plunged into hypothermia.

A motorcyclist has died after a serious crash this morning.

We're keen to explore our backyard, but some Kiwis have yet visit our most popular spots.

Kiwi boss of big UK insurer will pick up $12.1m in pay and benefits.

Difference between Bay of Plenty fuel prices ranges 20c, if you know where to shop.

Two separate aggravated robberies occurred within minutes of each other early on Monday.

Two men were robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Monday morning.

The woman who died in a Kawerau sawmill incident can now be named.

Gull in Taneatua has the cheapest fuel, charging just $2.10 a litre for 91.

Ngāti Rangiwewehi has been granted a consent through till September 2033.

Bill to protect indigenous fish poses threat to freshwater angling, some say.

Locals are set to meet and discuss food sovereignty in Whakatāne.

A man has been jailed after admitting to murdering Raymond and James Fleet

In 2018 so far 480 dogs have been put down, 598 collected by an owner and 77 rehomed.

Name suppression for a man accused of murder has been lifted.

Clark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.