A residential development could be on the cards for a prime spot of land now for sale.

Consistency proved a winning formula for Waverley hydroplane racer David Alexander.

Fire Emergency New Zealand has 13 appliances in attendance.

A woman facing charges connected to a homicide inquiry has had her charges dropped.

Police were called to Stanley Street after a report of a woman's car stolen at gunpoint.

Alicia Crawford's death has "left a huge hole in the many hearts she touched".

Hundreds of people have turned out to farewell former Rotorua teacher Hori Kaiwai.

Rotorua's Lisa Adams has set her sights at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

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

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.

Opinion: It's fabulous to see money being invested into upgrading Rotorua schools.

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

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

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.

Cross Laminated Timber plant to be built at Red Stag Mill site at Waipa, Rotorua.

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.