COMMENT: The mayors of New Zealand's three most impoverished districts have asked the Prime Minister to establish "demarcation zones".

Some Rotorua women and medical experts say a suggestion to have sanitary products funded by the Government is a great idea because

Two men are to appear in court today charged with the murder of former Rotorua man Diego Hulton in Australia.

SMOKE FREE: Rotorua Lakes Council staff Rachel Doelman (left) and Rosemary Viskovic with smokefree signage at Arawa Street bus stop.PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsWhat_do_you_think_circle_3cp.eps Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell isn't taking another win in the Waiariki seat

A helicopter has gone down in a hilly area in the Ruapehu District this morning - the pilot has survived, but was seriously injured in the crash.

A man clinging to a bridge in floodwaters in Kawerau had his phone in his hand and was able to call the fire service for help.

A new set of lungs gave Santana Daniels Pakau a second chance at life and she was determined to make the most of it.

It's the sort of phone call every parent dreads - someone saying don't panic but your son has been shot.

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.

By Matthew Martinmatthew.martin@nzme.co.nz A Rotorua businessman has been charged with careless driving causing death, after a fatal

A car has left the road and ended up on its roof following a crash south of Rotorua. A police media spokeswoman said the crash happened

The mother of Nia Glassie, who was jailed for the manslaughter of the toddler in Rotorua in August 2007, will be released on parole next month.

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.epsCircle_facebook_DP1.eps The body of former Rotorua man, Diego Hulton, who died after a fight outside a Perth

Test match tickets for the British and Irish Lions tour are already sold out with only general admission remaining for the match against

mattmartinserious.epsWhat_do_you_think_circle_3cp.epsSTILL MISSING: The patu paraoa (club) missing from the Rotorua Lakes Council

Police divers have found and recovered a body from Lake Rotoiti, believed to be the person who went missing on the lake on Sunday.

Rotorua will not host the Raggamuffin festival this year. The promoters of the show announced on Friday that the 10th festival, scheduled

TV ROLE: Rotorua's Kahurangi Maxwell is among the team hosting a live broadcast of Te Matatini next weekend. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 130217kahurangiINSPIRATION:

THE HUNT IS ON: Sonia Foote with son Theo, 17 months. PHOTO/BEN FRASERBy Rebecca Maugernews@dailypost.co.nz Mr Grumpy, Mr Happy and

By Alice Guynews@dailypost.co.nz ''Krazy Kerris'' Browne felt fine when she crossed the finish line of the 102km Tarawera Ultra after

NOT SUSPICIOUS: Fire investigators have revealed the fire at St John's Church last week was not suspicious. PHOTO/FILE A_080217bf20.JPG The

St John's Church has been inundated with offers of buildings to host its Sunday services and ministries. Reverend Ed Masters said

The Police National Dive Squad is on its way to Lake Rotoiti to help look for a person who was seen to "go under" on Lake Rotoiti yesterday.

HEALING: Parishioners gathered for their first service since their church was destroyed by a fire last week. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 120217bf16.JPGGeorgina_Harris_JUNE16_serious.epsCircle_see_more_DP.eps St

An Ohinemutu resident has witnessed what is now the fourth eruption to occur in Lake Rotorua, describing this latest one as being a lot wider.

A Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

LOVED: Popular Rotorua police officer Steve Allpress has died. PHOTO/FILE steve.JPGBy Kelly Makihakelly.makiha@nzme.co.nz Respected

The Raggamuffin Music Festival, which was be held in Auckland next Saturday, has been postponed until November - and a new venue could be on the cards.

Western Heights High School has gone into lockdown.