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.

A fully smokefree Eat Streat restaurant is encouraging the council to consider banning smoking in outdoor dining areas.

As towering Kiwi Steven Adams takes to the court today for the biggest game of his life, back home his former school teacher is bursting with pride.

Research into how ash clouds from a large volcanic eruption under Lake Taupo would affect the country could help with managing the disaster if it occurs.

Internet sensation and coach, How to DAD, has staged his latest video in Rotorua giving people light hearted advice on how to travel with a baby.

2017 British & Irish Lions tour just one of the major events which will likely see tourists stung by a "spike" in hotel prices, a Government-commissioned report warns.

A tethered helium balloon tourist venture is looking for a suitable base for its operations.

SPCA staff are being abused and emotionally blackmailed when turning away those trying to offload unwanted pets.

A trout poacher has been jailed for four months - about 18 months after he was found guilty of the original charges.

It's not the prettiest hotel from the outside but it makes up for it once you step inside.

When Shane Ashton, formerly from Rotorua, saw a submerged body in a flooded creek, he didn't hesitate to jump in.

Last week I was lucky enough to attend our biggest, most important annual tourism showcase in one of our top destinations, Rotorua.

Students at Rotorua's largest tertiary institute have successfully petitioned to have more unisex toilets made available on campus.

An investigation into the death of Rotorua woman Eileen Rangituiwa Gardiner has made progress over the weekend.

Jason Kahukiwa was killed on a train track in Melbourne last Thursday alongside friend Callum Hall, who was trying to rescue Mr Kahukiwa.

"Sick and tired" of seeing stories about men abusing women and children, Harry Haira decided to do his bit to help solve the issue.

The Maori Housing Network is to receive a $12.6 million boost over the next four years helping more whanau to realise their housing aspirations.

An inquest is under way into the death of forestry worker Charles Finlay, with questions around the decision by WorkSafe not to lay charges,

GNS Science says it's not entirely sure what the volcano will do next.

The Sensible Sentencing Trust, "outraged" by the manslaughter charges faced by Moko Rangitoheriri's killers, are calling for people to protest.