A businessman pulled out of talks with a man known as "Sandwich" to make his problems disappear when he made a multi-million dollar demand, a court has been told.

Rotorua police area commander Inspector Bruce Horne will retire at the end of this year after 36 years in the New Zealand Police. Mr

A court date has been set to hear a Petition for Inquiry lodged by failed mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson into the recent Rotorua

A mini tornado ripped through Ohope Beach, uprooting trees and damaging properties.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A businessman at the centre of a kidnapping and violence trial has admitted using methamphetamine with his alleged captors.

APPEAL: Rotorua Boys' High School's head of rugby Robert Ngarimu Simpkins is appealing his assault conviction. PHOTO/FILE A_100816sp4.JPGstephworsopserious.eps Rotorua

The Government has announced a major policy on emergency housing this afternoon.

Almost two-thirds of Aucklanders who don't own their own homes plan to buy their first homes outside the city.

A severe weather watch has been issued for Rotorua and Bay of Plenty with heavy rain drenching the city this morning. The MetService

An ambulance media spokesperson said a female is in a serious condition after a incident at a Rotorua worksite this morning.

While many locals found themselves swimming in a pool of misery after watching Ireland make history against the All Blacks in Chicago

House values in this area have risen almost 50 per cent in the past year.

Circle_see_more_DP.epsHAKA: Many people gathered to send prayers to Standing Rock in North Dakota down at the Rotorua Lake Front

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

One of the women jailed over the death of Rotorua toddler Nia Glassie has had her third child removed from her care by Child Youth and Family at birth.

WATCH: Jayde Penney was an Aucklander, born and bred. But in August this year she abandoned the City of Sails with her two children to start a new life in Rotorua.

Failed mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson has launched legal action to try to get the local body election results scrapped and a new election ordered.

Guy Fawkes can go off with a bang in dry skies tomorrow. Despite a showery start to the weekend for the whole country, the weather

Permanent and long-term international migration to Rotorua is at its highest level in more than 25 years. Rotorua had a net gain

Worker and businessman were allegedly taken hostage by gang members and beaten.

LUCKY ESCAPE: Three young men escaped injury when their car went off the road about three-quarters of the way up Mountain Rd. BEN

GETTING CLOSER: Work on the Lakesyde development on Whakaue St is getting closer to completion. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 021116bf8.JPGBy Rebecca

A maintenance worker for a wealthy businessman said a pistol was pointed at him and fired as he was forced to drive his employer's truck from Mt Maunganui to Rotorua.

Our financial guru has some advice for Steven Adams, who has been given a $142 million NBA contract.

The woman who helped raise Steven Adams shares her thoughts on his mammoth NBA contract.

Two Japanese tourists were attacked in Rotorua by three men on Saturday.

VIRAL: A video of Rotorua Maori Arts Grooming Academy Tareikura busting a move in iconic spots around the city has gone viral. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Actor James Rolleston remembers nothing from four days before the crash that almost took his life.

RENTER: Amy Ralph found it difficult trying to find a rental property, especially one that would allow her dog. PHOTO/BEN FRASER 271016bf6.JPGBy