Tom Stephenson blacked out in a swollen river. Now he thanks the mates who revived him.

An Indian couple on their honeymoon in New Zealand have lost faith in our police.

Drama captain Elsie Spiers wins UN competition in Bay while Olivia Temm places third.

Time to get out your gumboots and umbrellas with wet weather on the way.

An Edgecumbe business owner is worried he won't cope financially after a flood ravaged the town, evacuating all its residents. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Three taken to Rotorua Hospital after the crash.

'Excited' city dweller now $333,333 richer after three winning tickets sold locally.

Another cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.

Some of the world's hottest chillies were served up, but who could handle the heat?

A deluge of rain has created major problems for farmers across Galatea.

Mayor Tony Bonne speaks about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Schools and roads are closed following the wet weather.

Rotorua's Lakefront has been damaged by today's torrential rain.

A Rotorua principal has resigned following allegations about his professional conduct.

A pond at Rotorua's Wastewater Treatment Plant has overflowed into the Puarenga Stream.

There are more than 50 reports of flooding plus slips and trees down across Rotorua.

New figures show the average value of a home in Rotorua has jumped to $391,910.

Students take on project to try to find the family of a mystery WWI soldier.

Seven in 10 locals imprisoned last year were Māori - the highest rate in 30 years.

A man required the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter after being "skittled" by a tumbling rock.

There's been a big win for Kawerau's Matt Walker at Crankworx.

Offers of free rooms for Lions fans are flooding in amid anger over accommodation prices.

Mountain biker Mark Dunlop seemed to have the world at his feet, but he took his own life.

230 Bay of Plenty students explore the possibility of working in horticulture after leaving secondary education. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Students explore their future at Cultivate Your Career. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The principal of a Rotorua school is on leave after allegations about his conduct.

A strong 4.5 quake today was among a recent swarm in the Turangi area.

Van starts by itself and "jumps like a frog" over the kerb.

The chick from Moehau successfully arrived with a little bit of last-minute help.

Safety of e-cigarettes not guaranteed, but vaping safer than smoking.