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?

High water levels at Lake Rotoiti prompt measures to prevent waves damaging properties.

Weather chaos has meant several roads and State Highways around Rotorua are closed.

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.

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.

A Koutu man is being praised by police after chasing "kids on flash bikes".

Rotorua police were led on a chase around Springfield - even across the golf course.

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.

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.

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