One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5 near Rotorua.

A serious crash on State Highway 5 has blocked both lanes.

Rotorua residents can expect a big day when Kmart opens its doors on Friday

A Rotorua family are devastated after the loss of a son, brother, husband and father.

Man 'lucky' after large tree branch falls, striking ute and closing Rotorua street.

Woman found unconscious man in toilet cubicle.

School says Ngarimu Simpkins in same role as before but he shares it with a second person.

Two people are seriously injured after a crash between a car and truck in Tapapa.

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.

An investigation has begun after three 4-year-olds escaped a childcare centre.

Rotorua district court judge tells teen he'll be watching for the moment he gets lazy.

The defendants have until April 30 to remove the remaining tyres from the Kawerau site.

Other charges include making false statement in logbook, failing to have 10 hours' rest.

Parents say charter schools picked up children excluded from other schools.

Mourners gather to welcome beloved mother and teacher Louise Jones onto marae.

Relations between the council and aquatic centre staff have stumbled.

Motorists report a man with a machete at a busy Rotorua intersection.

An appeal will be heard next week relating to the death of road worker George Taiaroa.

Drivers warned to allow extra time when travelling on State Highway 30 near Benneydale.

Police say they are still gathering evidence surrounding the death of Neville Butler.

New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone leads Ironman New Zealand with just the run to go.

The men's defending champion has withdrawn from Ironman New Zealand in Taupo.

Man chose to sleep rough from age 10 and says homelessness is part of a bigger picture.

It's hoped the head count will provide information in the quest to reduce homelessness.

The Rotorua Hockey Association failed to provide a safe workplace for its former employee.

Police have become involved in a serious assault at a Rotorua school this week.

The incident of violent bullying was captured on video by another student.

Former Papamoa scout leader jailed for sexual abuse against two young people.

The car crashed through a ponga fence near the intersection with Sunset Rd about 7.15pm.

Rotorua kiwi chicks captured hatching in rare time-lapse.