Tanya Anderson asks herself 'why' as the region's 2022 road toll is revealed.

From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.

OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.

A list of banned items people tried to get past court security officers has been released.

The teen died in a crash near Ōpōtiki.

A ram raid at a liquor store at the weekend is the final straw for a local business owner.

Duax Ngakuru has been running a global drug empire from Turkey.

Knives, wooden bats and poles were allegedly used.

The man died at the scene despite attempts to save him.

Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.

Authorities are appealing for anyone who may have seen the vehicle.

The Bunne-Namdaris, Arpanaeis, Calderons and Iwasakis will be celebrating a Kiwi Christmas

Opinion: The road to Te Matatini is about wellbeing.

Of all the children born to Rangitihi – none was more famous than warrior Rangiwhakaekeau.

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Be the one that others copy is Nan’s advice to her mokopuna.

A man in charge of an iwi housing development hit by thieves has had his ute stolen again.

The health warning is based on water test results and visual observations.

The woman made multiple complaints but it 'fell on deaf ears'.

Saying the emergency housing system breaches human rights is an understatement - tenant.

Young barber Kobi Paki explains what makes a good haircut.

It's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.

'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'

A man charged over a raft of drug dealing allegations has appeared in court.

Awatere Douglas started washing dishes at the Sudima Hotel he now manages.

Māori student breaking a glass ceiling.

Rotorua's new police boss didn't plan on climbing the ladder, so why is he now in charge?

Video has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.