The trial of six Black Power gang members continues in the High Court at Rotorua.

Police warn motorists to take care after more ice-related crashes in the region.

The city was in contention as one of the coldest cities in the North Island.

Evidence is being heard in the trial of 6 gang members in the High Court at Rotorua today.

The squad called yesterday afternoon found a group of youth with two slug guns.

Ambulance crews were the first at the scene near Queen's Dr at 2pm.

The question still remains of where the kayaker will make landfall.

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

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

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.

Whangārei Rescue Helicopter had to be called in for tricky forest rescue.

Lotto NZ also confirmed the ticket had not been claimed as of 11.30am on Monday.

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.

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.

Te Moana was sentenced on the charge of accessory to manslaughter after the fact.

The quake has been felt by more than 1500 people in the North Island.

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.