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.

Three people tried to ram raid the Ngongotahā Bottle-O store overnight.

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

Knives, wooden bats and poles were allegedly used.

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

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.

She has one more chance to find a suitable address for electronic bail.

A Ngāti Whakaue kaumātua says it is a time to rejoice.

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.

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.

Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.

'Do the best you can on what you can afford.'

Rotorua's SPCA is at capacity, and is expecting an influx of animals over summer.