A Bay of Plenty man is being tried by jury on 50 sex-related charges.

Stuart Corson had little contact with other survivors until he went to the memorial.

Rotoiti retain the Tai Mitchell Shield with their 24-15 victory over Ngongotaha.

Join us for live updates of day nine of the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast.

All the sporting news that happened overnight.

Dame Valerie Adams attempted to glide, throw and conquer last night on the Gold Coast.

Three Miss Rotorua contestants are competing internationally in Las Vegas this June.

Givealittle page has been set up to help fund a new course for Maori offenders.

All you need to know about day nine of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

The public did CPR on a man who collapsed after apparently smoking synthetic drugs.

"A massive number of power outages and widespread damage to the electricity network."

New Zealand's first BMX Olympian Sarah Walker says she is nearing her best form again.

All you need to know about day eight of the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games: While You Were Sleeping - Overnight highlights day seven

Judge says court sentences are too high and people are being kept in prisons too long.

Adrian Ngamotu sentenced for the manslaughter of his sister at Acacia Bay last year.

The Edgecumbe Bridge had been described as an eyesore by residents - but not for long.

Rotorua was hit by wild weather overnight bringing down trees, one that landed on a car.

A Rotorua playground was found to have broken glass deliberately buried in its bark.

Everything you need to know about the wild weather around New Zealand.

"It's the things ... that would not mean anything to anyone else causing me heartache."

Rotorua man Stuart Corson said the dice fell the right way for him 50 years ago.

Hona Robinson's parents speak out about their love for their son who died at Easter.

All the action from day five of the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast.

Michael went from living on the streets for seven years to employed, housed and studying.

COMMENT: NZ netball at a crossroads: What happens next could shape the sport for years.

All you need to know about day five of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Commonwealth Games: While You Were Sleeping - Overnight highlights day four

It is the first time in netball history that Malawi has claimed victory over New Zealand.

Rotorua officially became the first bilingual city in Aotearoa in August last year.