Police chase heading towards Rotorua

Police say cyclists shouldn't 'cheap out' on locks for their valuable bikes.

Labour and Green party politicians were in Rotorua to discuss issues around elder care.

Rotorua's chef Liesel Hedderwick is taking on the Hawke's Bay Marathon

The author of a book on the 28th Maori Battalion is looking for photographs.

Could Rotorua's Mariana Morrison be the country's first TV Bachelorette?

Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of a man accused of murdering his partner.

A Rotorua man has pleaded not guilty by way of insanity to kidnapping an 18-month-old.

Seven tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish cleaned up from the side of Mt Ngongotaha.

James Te Hiko describes violent bashing of partner, but denies murder.

Methamphetamine drug deal goes wrong and leaves man cruelly wounded.

James Te Hiko sobbed over killing the only person he loved, a detective told the court

Rotorua apartment goes under the hammer for more than $1 million, sells to locals.

Prime Minister Bill English will open the first "super-mill" in the Southern Hemisphere.

There is good news for a solo mother who has been left "technically homeless".

Rotorua's Jordi Webber can finally reveal the TV project he's been working on.

Local educators feel penalised for looking after children with new vetting charges.

Forestry's contribution to the economy is underestimated, says a report released today.

COMMENT: One of the women involved in the death of Nia Glassie about to have her fifth child. Taxpayers will raise all of them.

My Future Rocks is helping Rotorua apprentices. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Phil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Phil Tataurangi is one of the most respected golfers in New Zealand. After an illustrious career, he's giving back to the community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

My Future Rocks is a scheme aiming to support local Rotorua apprentices into the industry after completing study. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The 44-year-old Atiamuri scaffolder is on trial in the High Court at Rotorua.

Oriwa Kemp is pregnant again, just months after CYF removed a child from her care at birth.

A Rotorua street has been targeted by thieves at least three times in the last year, but the houses haven't even been built. Police say some of the thefts are for scrap metal, but even items such as a fireplace have been stolen.

New year, new Bachelor, same toe-curling awkwardness.

Skingraft owner David Young is this week a free man after being jailed for operating a large-scale and lucrative synthetic cannabis operation. He speaks exclusively to head of news Kelly Makiha about why he did it.

Fire tore through the roof cavity of a Lake Okareka home this morning - and a heat gun is believed to be the cause.

Kiwi mum Rochelle Ryan shares how she got through son Levi's cancer diagnosis.