Rotorua police are working on a fatality inquiry on behalf of the coroner.

Bay of Plenty's top cricket sides are set to compete in the Baywide T20 competition.

Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.

The thunderstorm forecasted has hit, causing flash flooding in some areas.

The road will be closed from 7am for three to four hours, with diversions in place.

The New York Times has named Rotorua as one of the top places to see in 2018.

2018 is the year for the world to visit the North Island's "hub of Maori culture".

Thames-Coromandel produces the most recycling over the festive period.

The incident on Amohia St last Friday killed local woman Trish Butterworth.

A car has ploughed through four Rotorua properties before smashing into a house.

The death of "cheeky" Lance Corporal Barney Te Kani has devastated his family.

Paramedics performed CPR but the man, believed to be in his 50s, died at the scene.

Shoddy Rotorua courthouse has prompted lawyers to complain to the Government.

Police will continue to gather information this week about death of local woman.

The man is charged in relation to two burglaries at the house, in January and October.

Residents have come together to honour the memory of Trish Butterworth.

Thousands are still without power - and one Franklin man isn't happy about the wait.

Trish Butterworth, who was killed when a tree fell in Friday's storm, attended Elim Church

Rotorua Lakes Council responds to concerns the fallen tree was unsafe.

Crews are making steady progress repairing the network and restoring power this morning.

A farmer checking stock was hit by a falling tree on a road just outside of Rotorua.

Nigel Peterson's family have spent Christmas without him.

7.5 metre waves recorded off Wellington; firefighters deal with 543 weather-related calls.

Storm claims first life after tree crushes woman in car.

Flooding is causing havoc in parts of Tauranga as rising tides hit.

Emergency services have been called to two crashes this morning.

"I honestly think every time I go out for a ride there is a close call of some kind."

Te Ururoa Flavell reveals his new business venture.

A car has crashed into Tikitapu (Blue Lake), near Rotorua.

Two nesting falcons have been swooping down on people who cross paths with them.