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

An incredible 130mm of rain has fallen in the Coromandel Ranges in the past 24 hours.

A Rotorua man will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by giving 24 speeches at 24 venues in 24 hours.

Heavy rain is expected in the region today and tomorrow.

The family of an autistic 6-year-old who went missing for four hours have spoken of the "greatest relief" when police found him at Rainbow Springs.

The trial continues in the Rotorua District Court of a man charged with abducting a teenage girl.

A detective has been grilled by a defendant over what he was doing at a Bay of Plenty property on the day of an alleged shootout that left four police offers injured last year.

A teen has told a court that as a 12-year-old boy he was too scared to tell his female sports coach to stop when she fondled him intimately.

Rotorua's Lakeside Concert has been forced to move indoors, for the first time in its 21-year history - and the popular fireworks display canned.

A gun was pulled on her when her father and cousins arrived at the Rotorua house where she was being held, a teenager at the centre

Boydie Pirika preferred to lead from back but was prepared to confront issues.

Becroft thinks lowering the voting age will engage youth in democracy earlier.

Charlotte Hamilton says doctors told her the quick treatment from the First Response unit saved her from potential paralysis.

After selling their modest place in Auckland, this family now lives in a small 'mansion' in Rotorua.

The first day of the trial of a man accused of shooting four police officers in the Bay of Plenty last year has been adjourned at the Hamilton High Court.

National Party has stunned its critics with a plan for national superannuation.

A trial is underway involving a man with name suppression charged with sexual assault offences and abduction.

Tristram Clayton heads down to Rotorua to check out how the traffic times compare to Auckland.

David Curry-Wood is loving life in Rotorua after selling his Auckland home. The former teacher, who now works as a bus driver, sold

Rachel Browne used Park Run Rotorua to help her back onto her feet after injury. Locals and tourists alike gather to run 5kms every Saturday morning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rachel Browne used Park Run Rotorua to help her back onto her feet after injury. Locals and tourists alike gather to run 5kms every Saturday morning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Lake Tarawera man says his 3-year-old daughter could have been killed when a slab of fertiliser fell from the sky.

Some Auckland suburbs have dropped in value, according to a new report - but is it enough for first time buyers?

Community detention follows kidnap and attempt to extort property from wealthy Rotorua businessman.

St John's is looking to the future after the demolition of part of the church building - with a new temporary venue and name.

The world's best speedgolf players, including Olympian Nick Willis, will battle it out in Rotorua.

Jonathan Lawson has extensive training in nursing, aero-medical support and intensive care. Now he's turning his hand to appearance medicine, with his new business which brings botox treatments into the home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Jonathan Lawson has a new business which brings Botox to the comfort of your own home. With extensive training in nursing, aero-medical support and intensive care - he's now turning his hand to appearance medicine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rotorua tourism attractions have been given more than $1.4 million Government funding.

Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.