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.

Kawerau Mayor Malcolm Campbell discusses what the industrial service centre needs to do to ensure a prosperous future, after a Maxim Institute report forecast population decline in the area in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Rotorua couple who lost all in a fire have been gifted household items and a home to rent.

Rotorua is leading the country in house value increases - with average values skyrocketing 29 per cent in the past 12 months.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fire investigator says "freaky fire" caused by battery contact.

A dead dog dumped on the roadside has sparked shock among the community.

Rotorua man Kieran McDonogh was on a trip of a lifetime when he died snowboarding.

A Rotorua man is in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital after being hit by car while walking near Katikati.

Rescuers pulled a woman from her smoke-filled car after she rammed into a stopped ute.

An aggravated robbery at a Tokoroa dairy has resulted in two staff members being given help by Victim Support. Three men went into

Crankworx organisers are over the moon after the Government announced it would invest up to $1.7 million in five years

But union warns business owners it will be watching.

Two Rotorua men ran to the aid of an unconscious woman in a car filling up with smoke after the car drove into the back of another

Some disappointment from local teams but Wetine Mita-Ngatai named best male group leader

Doug Tamaki's influence spread all over the New Zealand tourism industry where he was thought of as an innovator in the industry. Mr Tamaki died on Saturday and tributes to his life and work have been coming in ever since.

Doug Tamaki was co-owner of Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua.

Coroner Wallace Bain is pleased his recommendation has been adopted as a guideline to schools during trips.

Bishop Brian Tamaki, the leader of Destiny Church, said in a tweet that he was praying for a "miracle" for his little brother.

Alternative indie band The Phoenix Foundation is performing in the city on Sunday when Rainbow Springs brings in another original

Nana relishes time with her granddaughter at national kapa haka festival Te Matatini in Hastings.

I respond to Rosemary Mackenzie (Letters February 22). Reynold Macpherson wished to become the mayor and came second. He therefore