Rotorua's controversial Lumbercube mill on the eastern suburbs of Rotorua has been closed down.

Neighbour says convicted killer Tania Shailer was a 'nice girl' who sang and danced with her children prior to the horrific death of toddler Moko Rangitoheriri.

The last days of his short life were terrifying but the memory of Moko Rangitoheriri has touched New Zealanders.

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson says proving murder in Moko case could have been problematic.

Mother of 3-year-old killed by caregivers breaks down in court as pair are jailed for highest manslaughter sentence handed out in New Zealand.

The first Rotorua mud festival will be held in December next year.

Support is growing for two swimmers who failed to make the cut for the Rio Olympics.

Geothermal vent erupts after 35 years of silence.

A pair of incredibly patient and determined Rotorua teenagers are hoping their "trick shot" videos will prove to be a big hit on the internet.

Kiwi NBA superstar was "just another local boy" who had come down to support his sister and her netball team in Rotorua.

Miriyana Alexander gets a taste of luxury and finds it's for kids as well as adults.

One hundred and thirty years ago today Mt Tarawera woke from many years of slumber bringing devastation to the region, taking about 120 lives in the process.

A Rotorua family is distraught after their dog was mauled to death by an American pitbull.

Games of Thrones fan is selling a "HODOR" personalised plate.

WATCH: Two liquor store workers turn the tables on their attempted robbers.

Two children have been treated for smoke inhalation following a house fire near Rotorua this morning.

None of the fixed speed cameras in Rotorua, and much of the rest of the country have working cameras inside.

One person is understood to be trapped in their vehicle following a serious crash on State Highway 33.

A recent survey of Bay of Plenty residents carried out by Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller found a majority were in favour of a law change.