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

Rural road running from Rotorua to Paengaroa known to locals as a dumping site.

"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."

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.

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.

Matariki - Pleiades - is the most well-recorded star cluster in the night sky,

Two people were seriously injured and two people received moderate to serious injuries.

Dancers preparing to perform in front of over 2000 people on August 19.

Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.

The counsel asked why the phones of the complainants were not seized and searched.

Hard work produces welcome putea after successful market day.

Children given special role in celebrations.

Battle of Te Ariki fought at Tarawera during the years 1853 and 1854.

Youngsters given opportunity and village artist shares indigenous experience.

More international conferences were also on the way as Rotorua reclaims its tourism crown.

Police were called to an address on Tamamutu St around 12.30am.

Flight Lieutenant Donté Kelly gains Masters in aerospace design.

The road will close again early next week for the further recovery of heavy logs.

The Crown case against a leading entertainment figure continued today.

She also took a swipe at people walking around with “their bloody pyjamas on”.

Event Director Tak Mutu said the concept had been years in the making.