School principals uncertain about their right to discipline international students have asked the Ministry of Education to clear up confusion.

Someone has driven a car into the cemetery and pulled "donuts" in an area set aside for new graves.

Icy conditions have been blamed for at least three crashes between Rotorua and Whakatane this morning.

Messam was the notable omission from the 24 athletes across the men's and women's teams that was announced in Auckland today.

A new road snowfall warning has been issued for the Desert Road, with 1-2cm of snow expected above 900m.

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.

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.

Police are looking for a woman after she allegedly removed her electronic monitoring bracelet.

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.

The Bay man accused of attempting to kill two police officers and also allegedly shot at four others is heading to trial.

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.