The two crashes occurred near Fitzgerald Glade in between Rotorua and Tirau.

At least one person injured after three crashes on icy roads.

A Murupara man has admitted his role in snatch and grab jewellery thefts.

Senior Kawerau Mongrel Mob member Tahu Kingi's funeral cortège sparked an armed riot.

Daughter was 'not just a name' says mother in court for verdict in crash death.

Ministry of Education has logged 2058 incidents of physical restraint since last August.

Facilities are being targeted by thieves and vandals for iPads, computers and electronics.

Donaldson is now 280km from Taranaki and 320km from Raglan.

A chemical spill is now under control at the Oji Fibre Solutions Tasman Mill in Kawerau.

Conference gives opportunity to learn more about the possibility of life outside of Earth.

A second person has been charged with Neville Butler's manslaughter.

Avoid this road tonight.

The Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show returns from July 13 to 15.

Having a connection with children builds resilience to media spotlight, psychologist says.

Police can now release the name of the man who died at the Polynesian Spa.

Michelle Templer knows what it's like to go back to work only weeks after having a baby.

Deborah Taylor was teaching at Galatea School when a then 5-year-old Ardern attended.

Sequel to a gang confrontation rolled out yesterday in the High Court in Tauranga.

Advice is to keep cars in driveways if possible or to use alarms or steering wheel locks.

The Smear Your Mea campaign founder has been farewelled by many.

The quake north-west of Rotorua was felt by hundreds of people.

A man will appear in the Rotorua District Court on July 2 after a gang fight on Monday.

Pupils in the school's enviro club have rescued 10 former battery hens and trap rats.

Emergency services have been called to the Polynesian Spa in Rotorua.

Donovan Duff has been found guilty of murdering his baby daughter.

The jury is now deliberating in the case of Donovan Duff on trial for his baby's murder.

The independent review of the devastating April 29 floods in Rotorua is underway.

Commissioners will determine whether 34 home owners will be able to keep their properties.

Police want information or video footage of "grossly violent" gang fight yesterday.

Community group appeals decisions on expansion of Otakiri bottling plant.