'Part of something magical': Dancers ready for the spotlight.

She's unique in the history of Miss Rotorua and hopes to be a role model for others.

Kaea Umuhuri had been missing since about 11am on Thursday.

A woman in a serious condition was taken by ambulance to Rotorua Hospital.

Dance rehearsals for this year's show under way: “Life is fun at the moment."

Kaea was last seen in Poroporo, Whakatāne.

If not for smoke alarms, 'we could easily be talking about multiple losses of life'

This year, for the first time, women were part of the hautapu ceremony.

'They add value to the learning environment and the community.'

He says his wife didn’t mind him having sex with other women as long as he wasn’t lying.

Children's activities, musicians and kapa haka will be at the Arts Village on Thursday.

This time with the support of Ngāti Pikiao and a handful of fighters from Te Urewera.

Matariki is a special time to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the future.

Advocate for Maori development is passionate about making a difference.

Zara Morrison is expanding her governance experience.

He says he was having consensual sex with the women so was surprised he was charged.

Footage showed black smoke billowing from the truck at Rugby Park.

The woman previously told the court he forced powder on his finger into her mouth.

Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.

Equipment allegedly used to make counterfeit $10, $20, and $50 notes was seized.

May figures showing how many people are in emergency housing have been released.

White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.

A leading entertainment figure takes the stand to give evidence in his defence.

Choreographers teaching amateurs to shine on stage at this year's competition.

Adams is coached by her two-time Olympic champion sister.

“What we do in our youth justice houses works.”

'He’s made mistakes but that doesn’t make him a criminal'

Police were called about 10.30am.