Three men have admitted attempting to dig up a body - an order by gang members

The funding has come from the Government's Provincial Growth Fund.

Acting PM says National invited him to top cop's promotion. Not us, say Nats.

One bus driver is calling for a "peace settlement" residents and the public buses.

Colin Rolfe has received his 50-year service medal and retired in the same week.

Plague of gang violence must stop or there will be more tragedies, judge says.

'I imagine the people of Rotorua will be very, very angry and they should be.'

Benjamin William Richardson was sentenced for careless driving causing death.

The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.

There have been seven truck crashes on roads around the Bay of Plenty so far this month.

The toddler remains in a critical condition due to a medical event at its Taupo home.

NZ Māori-Tonga league match called off due to lack of support from NRL.

Depression and grief after the loss of a son left Laures angry, unemployed and alone.

Emergency services were notified of the Broadland incident around 5.50pm today.

The man was from Murupara and died in an accident on Saturday.

Four great family-friendly entertainments in Rotorua for the school holidays.

Two Lotto players will be popping the champagne after each winning $500,000.

Rotorua could host a blockbuster test match between Tonga and New Zealand Māori.

Desmond Rogers' remains arrived in a small white casket last month, with fallen personnel.

She drove "significantly" drunk with her daughter in the back seat before crashing.

Rotorua principals have asked parents to monitor what their children are doing online.

Two fire crews battled the blaze.

Major delays are expected after a crash involving a truck and car in Tokoroa.

Anthony Gene Wharton, 44, and Kayla Huhana Matatahi, 20, stole from three separate stores.

"...life becomes very clear when you know how long is left."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to experience the best of Rotorua next month.

Catholic school blessed ahead of classes after woman's body found on the playing fields.

"She has a really bright future in performing arts," vocal tutor Elisha Hulton said.

Principals say when relievers can't be found it directly affects children's learning.

The woman faces charges of injuring with intent and failing to seek medical care.