The man was 67-year-old Hori Kaiwai from Rotorua.

New Zealand's roads have recorded a grizzly amount of fatalities in just four days.

A triple fatal fire near Taupo was at the hands of the man who died in the blaze.

The men allegedly pointed a gun at a woman in her car, forcing her to get out.

Some evidence should never have gone before the jury, Quinton Winders' lawyer says.

Police have released the names of a woman killed on SH5 and two killed near Whakapapa.

A man has been on the run for two months following a crash on Clayton Rd.

The following incidents were reported to police during the past week.

A health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai.

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.

Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.

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.

Louise Jones called in sick on Monday morning, now staff and students are in mourning.

Rotorua police fear a week of rising domestic violence.

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.