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.

Madison Strempek, 12, talks about what it's like having a parent in prison.

Every night Ashley Wharehinga lies down with her little girl on a mattress on the floor to go to bed.

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.

The Desert Rd is closed this morning.

Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams has thrown his support behind the All Blacks, as England take aim at their world record.

A shallow earthquake has hit 5km south of Rotorua.

Mariana Morrison vying for love in the new season of The Bachelor.

Top Maori businesses and business leaders are being encouraged to enter a prestigious annual award.

Rotorua open water swimmers Glyn Eason and David Blackmore are training for the World Masters Games.

A Rotorua teenager has signed with an NRL club.

Flood waters ripped through driveways, north of Rotorua, angering residents.

Two people in a critical condition after a crash near Turangi.

Little rain overnight is good news for sodden region.

The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.

UPDATE: Utuhina Stream has burst its banks and is endangering multiple properties. A Pukehangi Rd resident said he had checked the